Andrew P. White, 59
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Andrew P. White, age 59, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2014 in Spain, He was the beloved husband of Ellen M. (O’Connor) White.
Born in West Bromwich, England on September 14, 1955, he was a loving son of Peter and E. Barbara (Crumpton ) White of Redditch, England.
Andy grew up in Birmingham, England and was a graduate of Lordswood Boys’ School. He furthered his education at the University of Liverpool; earning a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and Materials Science.
At the age of 24, Andy moved to the United States; first settling in New Jersey. He began his career with Bishop Electric and later when the company became Plymouth Rubber. At the present time, Mr. White served as a Technical Director at Plymouth Rubber Europa, S.A.
A resident of Mansfield for the past 29 years, Andy was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Foxboro. He was also a former member of the Boston Rubber Group and a former coach for the Mansfield Youth Soccer Program.
Andy’s adoring family was the focal point of his life. His hobbies included wind surfing, skiing and being a loyal soccer fan of the West Bromwich Albion F.C.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his loving and devoted children; Meghan E. White and Timothy P. White both of Mansfield. He was the dear brother of Stuart M. White and his wife Ruth of England and Heather White and her companion Rick of Australia. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
His funeral service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 116 South St., Foxboro. Burial will follow at Rockhill Cemetery in Foxboro.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 19th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers, Andy’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Mansfield Youth Soccer, 50 Plymouth St., Mansfield, MA 02048. www.mansfieldyouthsoccer.com
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