Craig Emerson Andrews

Craig Emerson Andrews passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his Essex home on August 20, 2024 with his loving wife, Deborah, by his side. He was born on December 14, 1948, the son of the late Charles and Eleanor Andrews and grew up in Farmington, CT. He was a graduate of Farmington High School and Franklin & Marshall College, where he excelled in the classroom and on the squash court. He had a distinguished 46 year career in the insurance industry.

Craig was passionate about golf and enjoyed an active membership at The Country Club of Farmington for forty-five years, celebrating two holes in one, and a Club Championship title. He was also an avid cribbage player and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren how to play. In recent years, he especially loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and volunteering as a reader at Essex Elementary School.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, their sons Todd (Nelle) and Seth, and their grandchildren, Molly, Spencer, and Morgan Andrews and Aren, Khoren, and Harper Andrews. He is also survived by his brother, Brian Andrews (Lucy), and nephews Peter Andrews (Heather) and Marc Demaree; his wife’s parents, Albert and Harriet Botters, and her siblings, Robert, Linda, and Pamela, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Josselyn Dolenshek, her husband, Alan, and his niece, Jennifer Andrews Demaree.

Craig, you will forever be remembered for putting our family first; we shall love and miss you always.

A celebration of life will be held with family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Craig’s name to the Essex Public Library.