A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, friend and team mate, passed away on 31st October 2026, aged 72 years.
Born in Solihull on 19 February 1954, Andy was the son of Cedric and Olive Jago. The family moved to Brixham when he was 15, where he later met his future wife, Karen Drew, at Brixham Secondary Modern School. They married in 1974 and made their home in Paignton, where they raised their two children, Kerry and Gareth.
Andy spent most of his working life at STC, later Nortel and Bookham, beginning as an engineering apprentice and progressing through design engineering, CAD and change management. Following early retirement, he worked part-time as an office practice manager at a local law firm.
A talented and fiercely competitive sportsman, Andy was a stalwart of Brixham Cricket Club for more than three decades, captaining the First XI and taking over 1,000 wickets during his playing career. He was also an accomplished snooker player, winning local championships and captaining representative teams. As chairman of the local snooker section, he helped bring some of the sport's biggest names to Torbay, including Steve Davis, Doug Mountjoy, Alex Higgins and Ray Reardon.
His other great passions included Chelsea FC, running a fantasy football league for family and friends, and music - particularly his lifelong obsession with Roger Chapman. He also had a fascination with the Titanic and loved exploring the UK, especially walking the South West Coast Path with his 'Last of the Summer Wine' crew.
Famous for his meticulously planned itineraries, Andy was determined to squeeze every possible experience out of life. Outgoing, larger than life and often the life and soul of the party, Andy loved good company, good food, a drink and, above all, a laugh. He was a familiar face to many and someone who never did anything by halves.
Andy leaves behind his wife Karen; son Gareth, daughter-in-law Tammy and grandchildren Drew and Ruby in Australia; and daughter Kerry and grandchildren Harvey and Amelie in Hampshire.
One of his favourite sayings perfectly summed up his approach to life: "If each day you can make someone smile, then your life is worthwhile." He will be fondly remembered by his family, friends and the many people whose lives he touched.
The Service to Celebrate Andy's life will be held at All Saints Church, Brixham on Thursday 3rd December at 1.30pm.
Donations in his memory of Andy for the British Heart Foundation and the Stroke Association may be given online at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or sent care of Vanessa Loram, Funeral Director at Stockman & Loram, 7 Churston Broadway, Paignton TQ4 6LE.
