Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Stan on January 21, 2023, 08:40:33 pm
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Re: Andy Waters.
I have been asked to post a short statement.
I understand Andy Waters passed away on the 21stJanuary 2023.
Andy was an excellent model builder and skilled engineer.
The passing of Andy, albeit very sad does have a positive note in that his organs have been donated to help others.
The family will always have a lasting memory that Andy helped others.
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Thank you for the update Stan - very, very sad indeed.
Ray.
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Stan our thoughts and prayers go out to Andy Waters family and friends, RIP Andy you are forever in our hearts , such a sad lost to our community and to his family and friends tassie48
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That is just so sad. Andy was full of life and making so much of it. It just seems so unfair.
My deepest sympathiies to his family. They must be devastated.
Colin
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RIP.
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Very sad news, a significant loss. RiP Andy.
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This is such sad news. I never had the pleasure of meeting Andy but I always followed his posts with interest and admiration for his skills, I also enjoyed the occasional discussion on the relative merits of various malt whiskies so I will drink a toast to his memory next time I crack open a bottle.
My deepest sympathies to his family for this tragic and sudden loss.
Ralph
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Very sad news, excellent modeller, RIP.
Bryan.
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Oh no, so very sad....
Hama
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My sincere condolences to Andy’s family at this sad time.
Peter.
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So sad to hear that Andy passed away on Saturday morning. A huge loss to us all.
God bless my friend. I will miss our conversations.
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Very sad news, a major loss. RiP Andy & condolence to his family.
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My sincere condolences to Andy’s family, and that Andy donated his organs so others get a new chance in life, just shows how great a person he was, he will be missed.
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Very sad news :(( , condolences to all the family, another sad loss to the modelling community
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Rest in Peace Andy, my condolences to the family.
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So very sad to hear Andy has passed away, I met Andy at Balne moor when he first started his Portgarth. Deepest condolences to Andy's family he will be sadly missed.
R.I.P. Andy.
Pete.
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I'm shocked and saddened that we lost Andy last night.
My sincere condolences to his family. A great modeller and poster on our Forum.
N.
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Very sad news, a major loss. RiP Andy & condolence to him family.
john
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Very sad, he will be greatly missed by all, may I also wish my condolences to his family.
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I've been lost for words since finding out - RIP Andy you will be sorely missed.
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RIP Andy. You leave a legacy of superb engineering and attention to detail, and have been an inspiration to others.
Greg
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So very sorry, RIP Andy!
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Thank you for the update Stan - very sad and shocking news indeed,
my sincere condolences to Andy's family and friends at Kirklees Model Boat Club.
His boundless contributions to the modelling community will be sadly missed,
long may he rest in peace.
Paul.
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From Facebook ....
My darling Andy is with the angels now, a shining star watching over us all from above. As his family we are beyond heartbroken. Your hundreds of kind messages, memories, well wishes and prayers have buoyed us over the course of these last intensely difficult days and you will never know how much it has meant to us to see how loved and well regarded Andy is. As a family we need to maintain radio silence for a while now, as we process our own grief and make the arrangements for the final part of Andy's journey. I know many of you will want to post further messages of support and to share your own grief at his passing; please do so. We will read and value every one of your posts when the time is right for us. We want you not to mourn Andy's loss but to rejoice that his path crossed yours, however briefly or infrequently, for whatever reason, and consider how much richer your life is for knowing him.
If you have any special memories or anecdotes of Andy or particularly any photos or videos you would be prepared to share with us, please send them to: [email protected]
The Andy & Jacqueline Waters Family
https://www.facebook.com/Techno100
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HI Jacqueline such caring words. Andy was without doubt a person who inspired many others not just in the uk but around the world.
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Andy's stationary engine restoration projects were of the highest standards. Some of you may have followed his projects on Facebook.
At least two pastimes are the poorer for his passing but he left a legacy of quality and patience in his works.
I believe he was a veteran of the Parachute Regiment as well, so a hat doff is due there. Thankyou for your service Mr Waters.
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I was truly shocked to be reading this when I logged into the forum tonight. As has been said Andy was a great model boat builder and I've been enjoying his foray into his new interest of stationary engines and building and fitting out his new workshop.
A very sad loss on so many fronts and thoughts are with his family.
Chris
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I just want to add to all of the sentiments already posted. I am very shocked and saddened to learn of his death. The one thing I hope his family can take from this is that the joy we've all had from following his modelling journey will live on through all the skills and advice he has passed onto us, myself included. I will miss him very much. RIP Andy Waters
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I was contacted by Dave Jones (Stavros) on Saturday evening and he wishes to pass on the following message of condolence:
Despite our differences, and not seeing eye to eye on the Mayhem forum, I still had the greatest respect towards Andy as a modeller. As someone who has suffered from a stroke recently I would never wish this on anyone. My deepest condolences to Andy’s family.
RIP Andy.
Stav
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I have already made my condolences to Andys family and I truly hope that they are coping at this difficult time. What I was not aware of was that Andy was an ex Para, we are a very unique bunch of people (ex 2 Para) and Andy was one of us jump well with the angels Airbourne, Utrinque paratus!
Pete.
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I sat with the keyboard infront of me and struggled to come up with the words...
Andy was an inspiration, a "doer"...
The approach & methods he used both in model boat building and more recently his static engine refurb's were second to none - I learn't loads - if you blinked you missed chapters of progress.
I'd often have a "messenger" session with him sharing views on everything and anything.
You will be missed by many
RIP my friend
C-3PO
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"You’ll only know your best effort if you don’t give up."
- Andy Waters
Andy, you welcomed us into this wonderful hobby and set us on a path for success from the very start!! We'll forever be grateful to you for your inspiration, enthusiasm, and positive encouragement, thank you.
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A great loss to the forum. Deepest sympathies to his wife and family.
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RIP he will be missed by all