Hi,
My dear Andy passed away last night. He quietly slipped from a peaceful slumber to a peaceful death. It was a beautiful thing and I am so happy for him; he no longer has to endure the cruelties of his cancer and he can move on without pain. I was holding his hand, he was surrounded by love, and, I swear, he had a bit of a smile on his face.
I am well supported by family, friends and our home care professionals and I feel as though I’m doing the best that I can considering the circumstances.
I have started making arrangements for a party for Andy and I will post the information in coming days.
Thank you, as always, for the love.
Lisa – Thanks for your wonderful blogs and keeping us up to-date. Our sincere condolences as we are thinking of you at this time. MAY LOVING MEMORIES BE YOUR CONSTANT COMFORT AND FILL YOUR HEART WITH PEACE IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
Peter & Kathy
My dearest condolence…
It is right to say:
“ ….. And he can now move on without pain.”
I’m adding to it:
“ Today he woke up and he didn’t have any aches or pain!
Note: A pain is something that hurts;
An ache is a prolonged dull pain. <– ‘Sound like the last 1 ½ year.
Andy was a pure example of a fighter and displayed so much courage thru this terrible period.
He fought as much as he could, and when he saw that he was not going to win it,
He turns around and prepared the outcome with family and friends, on his terms.
He had time to say goodbye and thanks his friends, family and his lovely/courageous Lisa.
LISA: We talked and talked about Andy courage and life but we have to say the same but multiple by 1000 about you Lisa,
who supported him and sacrifice everything for his comfort & care in the last 1 ½ year.
Despite that Andy definitely loved Lisa, the web site name should have been:
lisalovesandy.com
Lisa Genest Loves Andy Genest,
With all the sacrifices and time spend for his care and well being…
So you, LISA, can also move on without pain, and go forward.
You did a great job, caring for him, family and closes friends in all these good and bad moments.
I am happy to have known him and ‘will remember him when I (me), family and/or close friends will have to endure similar life event.
Life is great.
Let’s live it to its maximum.
Claude, Isabelle, Antoine & Olivier.
(Harris colleague)
I am sorry my dear Lisa. I am thinking of you and hoping to give you a very big hug soon. Please know that we are sending our love and strength from Crossfield.
sincerely,
Jay, Brenda and the boys (Brandon & Christopher)
Lisa. I am so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you. Andy was such a wonderful man and you two had such an amazing relationship. You have handled the last year with such grace and dignity. You are truly an inspiration to us all.
Darlene Ed Matthew Chelsea and Marissa
Lisa
My heart goes out to you I am glad that Andy is now pain free and at peace and I hope that you too will eventually find peace. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Love Sharon
R.I.P. Andrew:-(
Lisa, now Andrew will help you to continue. And I beleive you when you said that he smiled when he left. Probably his father was there for him. Stay strong.
Thanks, Lisa, for sharing – we’re happy he’s at much deserved peace. We’re here if you need us & today I rode my bike in for Andy. Gave it a little extra rev when I fired up to make him smile…..
Lisa, i am sorry to hear the news but happy at the same time that Andy is now free of his pain. I am happy you both enjoyed every last day to there fullest. Your strength and courage is amazing. He smiled knowing he had the most amazing love beside him upon his passing. Stay strong Lisa as GOD has been given another beautiful angel! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Lisa, all of us here are very sorry to hear the news. The world around us seems a little emptier today, but we are sure that in some way Andy will still love, support and protect you. Both of you have been very inspirational during this very difficult time. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Grant, Rae Anne, RJ and Casey
All of our prayers and thoughts and our hearts hurt for you!!
I’m so sorry Lisa. Rest in peace Andy.
I am so sorry Lisa. For what the last year has brought you, and that cancer had to take your wonderful husband from you. Sending you teary hugs & much love.
Lisa and family, my deepest condolences. Reading this I can see the truest and purest form of love that you had and still have for one another.
Rest easy Andy. God’s speed.
Dear Lisa –
Steve and I wanted to express our deep sorrow in learning about Andy’s passing. Both of us attended high school with Andy (knew him them as Ralph) and remember him fondly . What a courageous battle you both have fought . May you find strength and peace – our thoughts are with you as you move through this difficult time.
May he rest in peace .
Dear Lisa,
My most heartfelt thoughts to you. My Andy rest in peace. You both are amazing people.
Bless you and your family.
Sincerely, Sue
Hi Lisa,
I am sorry that Andy has passed away but happy that he is no longer in pain. I am here for you with what ever you need and I love you friend.
Lisa,
Sending you strength, love, and the hope for peace like Andy has now found. My heart aches for you but, as always, you leave a message brimming with courage and grace and I know that you will be okay with Andy now supporting you from a different place. As always, you both are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sending a special prayer for you both today. Let me know if there is anything you need. With love and utmost respect for your strength, my gorgeous friend…
Kristina (& Dan)
Sorry for your lost. He was a good friend.
Sorry for your loss.
Andy from the start was a good friend. The one thing I remember about Andy is, he would always cheerfully say HI everytime he saw me. He was such a good nature person. I dont believe I have ever seen him angry about anything. He was the best. Be sure he will rest peacefully in our hearts.
Gaetan
Thank-you for all the Info on the blog over the past year. I was glad Andy and I were able to talk again recently for almost 1 hour. We talked about all the old times in Rockland and he was at peace with all the events of the past year. He mentioned several times the support he had and the great 1o years in Calgary with you. Fazie never met Andy but I talked about him so often over the years. I am glad we caught up with you again last November and it was like Andy and I never had so many years between contacts. It is just like that with great friends. You talk or meet up again and the friendship just continues. I am so glad his passing was pieceful and you were at his side. You and so strong! Take Care over the next weeks. I will miss him.
Lisa,
I am really sorry to hear that Andy is no longer with us. May all the love and support from family and friends provide you the strength to deal with this tragedy.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”. – Unknown Autor
Amar
Lisa, I don’t know you yet I am so sad for your loss. Something about the notice in the Gazette made me want to read your blog as I knew your story is a very special one. Your courage and dedication to Andy is so inspiring. I can’t even imagine your loss but if it happened to me I would want to be courageous like you!
Wishing you peace and comfort.
Lisa
You may remember Lynne and I from our cruise around Chile and Argentina that Cyndy Genest had booked for us several years ago.We were 2 of the 138 Ottawa folks who took the cruise.What a trip!
I do recall meeting you and Andy . In particular,I was sitting right beside Andy while we watched the Super Bowl football game.I recall boring Andy about my strong liking for the CFL versus the NFL. As well,we discussed your Stampeders -at least you have a team and a stadium.Ottawa tore down 1/2 of the stands as they were unsafe and here we are 4 years later,still arguing about what to do about it.That’s Ottawa!
Lisa-after reading your blogs,I am very impressed with the the TLC and support you gave Andy.You are to be congratulated!
Cheers
Lynne and Kim Current
Lisa,
In times like these it is hard to find the right words. My Mom and Dad have been keeping us up to date on the battle you and Andy have been fighting. It seems in the crazy world we live in it is hardly fair when one of the “good guys” is taken from us far too early. I wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Lynn McCrady
Lisa, Judy and Art Jepps:
Lisa, you do not know me but your Mom and Dad are friends of my husband and myself from way back. After reading your blog, and the struggle you and Andy faced over the past year, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Cancer has touched my family over the past years and believe it or not it really does “bring out the best” of ourselves, especially when one has a loving partner by their side, as Andy had in you and your family. Take strength from the best of past memories, sincerely Ann Feasel and family
Lisa,
My deepest condolences. He was an amazing man with an equally amazing wife, watching you two in love was incredible and inspirational. Very thankful Andy no longer has to endure pain. I am wishing you peace.
All my love and support.
Nicole
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful husband and best friend, Andy. Sending my thoughts and wishes of peace and comfort to you and your family.
Vicky from high school
Lisa,
You and Andy are truly the perfect example of what unconditional love is. Steve and I are very sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. We only met him once at the Christmas party, but we both had such an amazing time with the two of you. We will always, always remember it. Sending hugs and love your way. Please know you are both truly inspirational.
Tracy & Steve
Lisa, Andy’s obit is such a wonderful tribute to Andy! Your words captured Andy’s essence & the impact he made on this world. I can’t tell you how much we miss his presence already. What we feel pales in comparison to what you’re going through, but yet you are strong & show us how to continue on. You’re amazing, Lisa! Thank you, too, for your tender & loving care of Andy till the very end. You gave each other your best & showed the world TRUE LOVE. Nothing selfish about either of you. Keep hanging in & let us know anything we can do. Much love, k+j
Lisa,
I am so very sorry to hear about Andy’s passing. I’m in awe of the strength and grace you’ve showed over the last year. Wish I had a way with words to say anything of comfort, but my words are lost and my heart aches for you having lost your Andy. I do hope that you always feel the warmth of his love blanketing around you. You’ve been a rock for Andy and cared for him putting his needs before your own. Please make sure you take time now to take care of yourself, I’m sure he wants you to.
Hoping that you soon find peace and comfort,
Kay