Tragically passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 in Brandon, Manitoba at the age of 47.
Andy will be sadly missed by his children Jasmine and Jesse and by their mother Nelita, all of Kitchener. Dear son of Nicholaas and Hannelore Branje, little brother to Raymond and Rick, uncle to Devon, Janine, Chris and Emily.
Andy worked for Royce Air Tooling in Cambridge, Ontario for close to twenty years as a CNC Programmer.
Although quiet and reserved by nature, Andy liked to joke around, often playing pranks on family and friends. Andy enjoyed anything outdoors. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, etc. Although his illness prevented him in engaging in these activities over the last few years.
Cremation has taken place as well as a private family service. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Messages and condolences can be made through tricitycremations.com or 519-772-1237.
Ever Close in Mind and Heart
No further away than a picture
A smile or remembered phrase,
Our loved ones live in memory…
So close in so many ways.
For how often does a sunset
Bring nostalgic thoughts to mind,
Of moments that our loved ones shared
In days now left behind.
How often has a flower
Or a crystal autumn sky,
Brought golden recollections
Of happy days gone by!
Yes, memory has a magic way
Of keeping loved ones near…
Ever close in mind and heart
Are the ones we hold most dear.
-Marjorie Frances Ames
Please visit Andy's obituary notice on Facebook.
Andy will be sadly missed by his children Jasmine and Jesse and by their mother Nelita, all of Kitchener. Dear son of Nicholaas and Hannelore Branje, little brother to Raymond and Rick, uncle to Devon, Janine, Chris and Emily.
Andy worked for Royce Air Tooling in Cambridge, Ontario for close to twenty years as a CNC Programmer.
Although quiet and reserved by nature, Andy liked to joke around, often playing pranks on family and friends. Andy enjoyed anything outdoors. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, etc. Although his illness prevented him in engaging in these activities over the last few years.
Cremation has taken place as well as a private family service. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Messages and condolences can be made through tricitycremations.com or 519-772-1237.
Ever Close in Mind and Heart
No further away than a picture
A smile or remembered phrase,
Our loved ones live in memory…
So close in so many ways.
For how often does a sunset
Bring nostalgic thoughts to mind,
Of moments that our loved ones shared
In days now left behind.
How often has a flower
Or a crystal autumn sky,
Brought golden recollections
Of happy days gone by!
Yes, memory has a magic way
Of keeping loved ones near…
Ever close in mind and heart
Are the ones we hold most dear.
-Marjorie Frances Ames
Please visit Andy's obituary notice on Facebook.
