Obituary of Sylvia M. Andrews

Winthrop - Sylvia M. Andrews, 60, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Canton Potsdam Hospital, with her family at her bedside. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Sylvia was born on May 16, 1950 in Potsdam, daughter of Alfred and Lillian Thomas Brothers and graduated from Norwood- Norfolk High School. She married Richard L. Andrews on September 21, 1974 at the Knapps Station Church. She was a secretary at SUNY at Potsdam for over 33 years. A caring and loving woman, Sylvia felt that her family was a gift that she cherished, and she was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones. During her leisure time, she enjoyed playing games of chance and participated in various local activities, always looking forward to her Wednesday TOPS meetings in North Lawrence. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard; their daughter and son in law, Tracy and Robert Belknap of Winthrop; her grandchildren, Tia and Andrew, who's love brought her through the difficult times; her mother, Lillian Brothers of Norwood; her brothers and sisters, Tom and Sally Brothers of Norfolk, Phillip and Lyn Brothers of Norfolk, Richard and Cindy Brothers of Norwood, Mike and Joan Brothers of Norwood, Ed Brothers of Raleigh, NC, and Cindy Hake of New Castle, PA; her sister in law, Esther Brothers of Norwood; and many nieces and nephews. Her father, Alfred and one brother, Francis, predeceased her. In keeping with Sylvia's wishes, there will be no calling hours; a memorial service will be Saturday, April 2nd, at 11 am at the Knapps Station Community Church, 3035 County Route 47, Norwood, NY 13667 with a reception to follow at the fellowship hall. Those wishing to do so, please consider donations in Sylvia's memory to Tri Town Rescue Squad, Knapps Station Community Church or Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc. Memories and condolences can be shared with her family at hammillfh.com.