Andrew “Andy” C. Mack, 89, of Londonderry, NH, passed away Saturday November 2, 2024, in Parkland Medical Center following complications of a long illness. He was born on October 4, 1935, in Manchester, NH, son of the late Wallace and Grace (Pillsbury) Mack. A Londonderry NH native, he spent most of his life working the multi-generational family farm.
Mack attended Pinkerton Academy in Derry, where he would later become a trustee. Graduating from UNH with an agricultural degree, he served in the Army, in the Chemical Corp. He then returned to the family farm as the 7th generation to work the land. Mack sold the development rights to the town in the ‘90s, and later sold the business to Kyle Christensen, who maintains the farming tradition today.
Andy served his community in several ways: as Londonderry Town and School moderator, as a layperson at the Londonderry Presbyterian Church, as a VP at Derry Bank and Trust, and as a Derry Rotarian. He was an active member of the apple industry in the Northeast.
He later worked with the town and local groups to provide space for future Londonderry municipal expansion, and transferred land for Moose Hill School, the Londonderry Historical Society, and Orchard Christian Fellowship.
He was an avid skier, cyclist, and windsurfer. A physician once claimed he accumulated “more injuries than Evel Knievel”. A fan of open space, trees, birds, and poetry, he followed his interests internationally: from Spain, to Hawaii, Aruba, Puerto Rico, and the Hood River in Oregon. A political activist, he became known for his roadside signs, painted on 4x8 plywood sheets, which amused many, and chagrined more than a few.
Andy is survived by his three sons, Andrew C. Mack Jr. and his wife Carol, Timothy W. Mack and his wife Patricia, and Jonathan R. Mack and his partner Dr Angel Leyva; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 23 years, Sandra (Senter) Mack, his infant daughter Jennifer, brother Wallace P Mack III, and sister Dixie P Mack.
Following cremation, a private memorial gathering and burial will take place at a later date. The Peabody Funeral Homes of Derry and Londonderry are assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Londonderry Trailways (www.londonderrytrails.org ) To send a condolence please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com