Ernest was born in his home on Jenkins Place in Scituate, Massachusetts on October 8, 1936. He was the beloved son of the late John (De) Andrades born in Fogo, Cape Verde Islands and the late Clara (Fortes) Andrades Fernandes born in Bournedale, Massachusetts.
Ernest graduated from Scituate High School in 1955 and enlisted in the US Navy where he received an honorable discharge in 1959. He resided at the Fenway Studios, a National Historical Landmark, since the 1960s.
Ernest was an honor graduate and scholarship recipient for his talent from the School of Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts in 1968. He went on to become an accomplished artist in fine arts for painting, sculpture and photography. In his later years, he was passionate about and devoted to his work in abstract painting.
He studied privately under George Demetrios of Gloucester, Massachusetts in sculpture and figure design drawing. He received many commissions, awards, and scholarships for his work some of which include two (2) Ford Foundation Fellowships, The Mary Gorham Clough Scholarship, and the Clarissa Bartlett Traveling Scholarship. The latter sent him traveling throughout Europe; and this further cultivated his passion for travel and adventure throughout his life. He spent much time in Germany where he made many friends and developed an appreciation for its culture.
Locally, Ernest won Boit Prizes for painting, sculpture and sculpture-technical and the Dana Pond Prize for painting. He also received an honorable mention and first prize for painting from the Copley Society of Boston, first prize for painting from the Pembroke Arts Festival, and an honorable mention for color photography from the Brockton Arts Festival. He loved music, especially Jazz and Blues, and attended Jazz festivals around the world.
Ernest was the devoted brother of the late Albert Andrades of Santa Ana, California and the late Katherine (Andrews/Andrades) Rogers of Scituate, Massachusetts. He was the loving uncle to Stephen, Renee, Michael, Leonard, Cynthia, Yvonne and Yvette. He is also survived by 11 grand nieces and nephews, 5 great grand nieces and nephews; extended family and dear friends locally and internationally.
In lieu of flowers and funeral services, the family requests that a tree be planted in his memory to honor his love for nature. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Arbor Day Foundation directly by Internet address: https://shop.arborday.org/trees-in-memory or by mail to: The Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
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