Andrew Clarke Segar of West Roxbury passed away suddenly on January 13, 2022. Andrew was a devout family man and a lifelong educator. His delight in the joys of childhood was unmatched, and thankfully he never outgrew his love of mischief and fun. Andrew leaves a lasting legacy at The Park School in Brookline where he spent 36 years teaching, coaching and leading the Lower Division. His retirement in 2015 was characteristically celebrated at a school-wide “recess” where he was revered as the “heart and soul” of the Park community. Andrew cherished his time at Park. He was genuinely friendly with colleagues, children, and parents, and he shared a special connection with the kitchen and maintenance staff. For several summers he worked outside on the grounds at Park. Faculty and parents never failed to notice where Andrew left his creative, indelible mark. He was always quick with a smile, a handshake and a thank you.
Andrew was a man of many talents. He loved teaching, and in his spare time he enjoyed tennis, gardening and his strongest passion, sailing. He was happiest on his treasured Marshall catboat, Scout, cruising around Barnstable Harbor. Andrew was smart, kind, generous, funny and irreverent. He gave others the benefit of the doubt, and he was a strong believer in second chances.
Andrew was the beloved husband of Susan Mahoney Segar for 41 wonderful years, and the proud father of Lindsay Segar Steinsieck and Hilary Segar Garber. He cherished his large family which included his son-in-laws Marco Steinsieck and Kaius Garber; his four brothers and best friends: Mark, Timothy, John, Michael and their families; his father-in-law Jack and the entire Mahoney family; his adoring grandchildren: Samantha, Lily, and Bode Steinsieck and Natalie Garber; and of course, the family dogs Mosley, Otis and Cody.
A memorial service will be held February 26 at 12:30pm at Saint Ignatius Church in Chestnut Hill, MA. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to The Park School in Andrew’s name: https://www.parkschool.org/give/form.