MCANDREWS, Cyril
Posted: February 8th, 2023
MCANDREWS, Cyril
1926 – 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Cyril (Cy) Joseph
McAndrews of Edmonton, Alberta. Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Cy passed
away on January 24, 2023, at the age of 96 years.
He is lovingly remembered by family and friends: his wife of 72 years, Joan (nee
Morris); children, Beverley (Frank), Suzanne (Douglas), Rodney (Dinah), and Ronald
(Michele); grandchildren: Christopher (Jenn), Katrina, Lauren (Kent), Robert (Abby),
Andrew (Meghan), Alison (Shaun), Claire (Matthew), Deziray, and Chance; and 13
great-grandchildren. Cy was predeceased by his parents, John Albert and Anastasia
Mary; brothers: Adrian, Jerome, Wilfred, Brian; and his sisters, Anastasia and Dolores.
Cy was raised on a farm northeast of Lethbridge, near Vauxhall, Alberta. After a strong,
faith-based upbringing, he joined the Royal Canadian Airforce in 1944 as a trainee. In
1944 the trainees were discharged and Cy returned to his education. He received his
post-secondary education at Olds School of Agriculture, the University of Alberta (B.Sc.
in Agriculture) and Colorado State University (Masters in Agronomy).
Cy was employed by Alberta Agriculture, eventually serving as an Assistant Deputy
Minister. Career highlights include relocating his family to Indonesia where he led a 3-
year economic feasibility study and development plan for the CIDA, as well as his
involvement with the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. Cy retired
from the Government in 1983 and entered the travel business operating McAndrews
Travel with wife Joan, afterwards enjoying great successes of traveling the world and running a business.
Cy enjoyed a long and rewarding life; he will be missed by his family and friends.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Sign of Hope Society, Archdiocese of
Edmonton, Winnington Building, 12431 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3
The Family wishes to send a special thank you to the Unit 15 staff at the Sturgeon
Community Hospital in St. Albert for their care and compassion.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. 18407 60 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB. A private family interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home
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(780) 422-2222