Andrea D Willcock

Andrea D Willcock April 3, 1925 - March 5, 2016 Andrea Willcock of Saint Augustine, Florida passed away on March 5, 2016, at the age of 90, surrounded by family members. Andrea was born in Joliet, Quebec on April 3, 1925 to Horace Roy and Sarah Roy (née Stenson). After finishing her schooling, she worked as a human resources representative for Bell Canada in Montreal. She married John Maurice Willcock on January 18, 1951, in Montreal. After honeymooning in England and then living in Newport for six months, the couple settled in Montreal where she gave birth to their children: Stephen, Elaine, William and Alyson. As Maurice climbed the career ladder, Andrea graciously made herself the consummate corporate wife, entertaining beautifully in their home. Following Maurice's professional advancement, they moved the family to the United States in 1966, where Andrea created a lovely home for her husband and children in each new location (Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Oswego). She became an American citizen in 1994. Andrea served her communities as a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and was a compassionate neighbour, always quick to prepare a meal or a pie or a batch of cookies to cheer those in need of comfort. Andrea was also a volunteer with several health care initiatives and contributed her beautiful hand-knitted afghans to charity auctions. It should be noted that Andrea was an adept golfer and, among some impressive score sheets, had a hole-in-one to her credit. Following Maurice's retirement from Alcan Aluminum, the couple moved to Saint Augustine in 1994. Maurice passed away in 2011. Andrea and Maurice were parishioners at St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church in St. Augustine. She served as an usher at Sunday Mass and was a member of the Saint Augustine Council on the Aging, where she played bridge at least once a week until November 2015, a formidable player until then. Andrea is survived by: her son, Stephen Willcock, and her daughter, Elaine Willcock, both of Ottawa, Canada; her son William Willcock of Seattle, Washington; her daughter Alyson Willcock Piro of Lewisboro, New York; 10 grandchildren; her brother John Roy of Smiths Falls, Ontario; and her sister Rita Duclos of Montreal, Quebec. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 12, 2016 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Rev. Seamus O’Flynn officiating. A visitation, beginning at 10:00 a.m., will precede the services. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to St. Anastasia Catholic Church or to Community Hospice of NE Florida. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.