Andrew Haskell

Andy of Harwich passed away on February 18th in his Florida home after a short illness. He was born in New Bedford, MA to Edith (Stowell) and Allen W. Haskell on September 22, 1921 and is survived by his wife of 63 years Phyllis (Thacker) his son Bruce of Yarmouthport, two granddaughters Jillana of Derry, NH and Sarah Lisbeth of Fort Lauderdale, FL. He graduated from N.B. Vocational High School as a fireman. He was an avid sports enthusiast and participated in all sports events. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II from October 1942 until December 1945 and was stationed on the USS Intreped.

He was married in 1949 and lived in Fairhaven. He owned and operated Andy’s Market grocery store and later Brimley’s Whole Beef House in New Bedford. He moved to Cape Cod in 1969 and was employed by Angelo’s Market as a butcher after which he owned and operated Deer Meadow Riding Stables until the year 2000. He was president of the Rough Riders Association and participated in all the events. He rode in the Fourth of July Chatham Parade for 20 years. His hobby and great love was for his horses. He had many, most memorable was Tobey, Doc 3 Socks, and Skip Buzzie his dancing Palomino.

There will be a Memorial Service at the Nickerson Funeral Home on 87 Crowell Road in Chatham at 11:00 AM on August 20, 2013, followed by his burial will be at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:15pm. In lieu of flowers donations in his name will be accepted at Suncoast Hospice of Florida, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com