Funeral Service
Time: 2.20pm
Date: Friday 8th December 2023
Service Details:
Andrew's funeral service will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road, Accrington BB5 6HA
Andrew Dickinson ‘Andy’
Football mad, Andy was a devoted Accrington Stanley supporter and season ticket holder, he always looked forward to attending the matches to cheer on his team and then gather with his mates for a pint or two in the bar following the match. He spent his working life as a fabrication engineer working at Platt’s before moving to DP Structures, Nelson. With his keen eye and attention to detail, Andy was always well respected by his colleagues and over the years he has made many good friends. He loved the outdoors and he was at his happiest when out in the open air for a long walk with his beloved wife Adele and they always looked forward to escaping for a caravan holiday with trips to Wales and the Lake District and they enjoyed many wonderful family days out in St Anne’s. Andy loved music and was a social butterfly, he always looked forward to nights out and he had the most amazing memory and was a master of the pub quiz. He was a WW2 fanatic and could often be found reading his latest war book or watching war films, expanding his endless knowledge.
Family flowers only please. Donations are being gratefully received in memory of Andy on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice and Cancer Research UK. To make a donation please click the ‘Make A Donation button at the bottom of this page or send to the funeral home.
Please feel free to leave a message for Andy’s online memorial book by completing the form below.
Janet David
So sorry to hear about Andy we have had some great times in the summer houes 3 o’clock club. What a nice man . Thinking of Adele Joann and all your family at this sad sad time with love
Jean Rostron
My best memories of Andy are when Adele and Andy came down for Christmas present exchange and Andy and my husband Stan chewed the cud about football and all the changes in Blacburn Town since we had left it was always do you remember this or remember that as both Jane and Claud said he was a good dj at the get together in the conservatory you will be sorely missed ,RIP Andy
Lyndon Anne Charlie and Meg
So sorry for your loss x Andy was such a great guy x Many happy memories from our time on Blackburn Road x
Kevin Gilmartin
RIP Andy Great Lad will be sadly missed had many good times watching footie
David Schofield
The kindest man I have ever known who always had a smile on him no matter what. You went above and beyond for us all. Your memory and the memories we all had together will live on forever…. Thank you so much Dad ….. Love David , Anna , Lauren and Emma x
Graham Nuttall
So so sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. I worked with him for many years in Great Harwood – he was a real grafter and a real laugh, always doing pranks. Such a top man and he will be sorely missed. Condolences to Adele and all the family.
John Dickson
You will be sadly missed mate. So sorry for your loss Adele.
Maggie Procter nee Bridges
Very fond memories.. RIP Andrew.. sincere condolences 💐 to the whole family..x
Carmel Fenning
How sorry my family and I were to hear this sad news. Love and prayers to all the family.
Claud Lofters
Andy is and will always be the best brother in law I will ever have. It was a honour to include Andy into our extended Lofters family. We are all devastated by the loss of such a wonderful person. My lasting memories of Andy will be the times Jane and I spent with him and Adele in the garden in summer putting the world to right. The times just before Christmas when Andy and Adele would visit us to exchange gifts. We would end up in the conservatory with MC Andy taking over the DJ duties and introducing the kids to Northern Soul or some obscure tracks from the sixties or seventies. We had such great fun. I will miss him and can’t imagine Adele without Andy her rock. Love from Andy’s extended family and brother in law Claud.
Jane Lofters
Andy, my much loved brother- in- law, I’ve known you since I was 18 and you looked like Elton John. You have been such an important part of our lives and we always looked forward to spending time with you and Adele as we knew we would have a great time. Your encyclopaedic knowledge of all sorts of rubbish was hilarious and your DJing skills second to none.but most importantly you were the absolute best husband to Adele. The way you cared for her, David, Steven and Joanne was beautiful, just like you. We will miss you beyond words, and love you forever.
Andy and Gill Hinch
Andy, a wonderful friend and neighbour who will be sorely missed at our Sunday afternoon get-togethers. A truly gentle man in every sense of the word.
Stephen Schofield
Thank you for being such a wonderful Dad to us, Andy. You were the kindest, most generous person and we will miss you so much. We could not have asked for a better dad and grandad. All our love, Stephen, jasmine and Holly. X
Colin and Caroline Jones
To our special friend Andy with whom we have shared many happy times. We will treasure the memories and you will remain in our hearts.
Paul Humphries
Hi, so so sorry to hear about your loss, Andy was a true Gentleman. Regards, Paul Humphries ( Benidorm)
Tim
You will be missed. I was proud to be considered a friend. Fly high Andy.
Carol Mclaughlin
Top man always had a laugh when we all met in greyhound RIP Andy xx
Phillip Stephen Holden
Dear Adele, sending you and all your family, our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on the passing of dear Andy.
Colleen Dickinson-Jones
Andy was such a happy joyful soul who always looked for the positive in life and made much use of his Dickinson laugh. If there were millions like him in the world it would be much nicer but sadly he’s a one off.
Colin Jones
Andy was a great friend for 50 years. We had so many good times together and too many pints. Andy will be sorely missed and the world is a poorer place without him. R. I. P. Andy.
Elaine & Paul
Andy was a Legend and so well loved by us and everyone who knew him. We will miss him so much. Our love to Adele David Stephen Jo his grandchildren and all his family xx
Joanne Dickinson
A very loving kind father to me gone but not forgotten always in our hearts until we meet again love you dad your Chuckie egg Joanne xx
Lyndon Anne Charlie and Meg
So sorry for your loss x Andy was such a great guy x Many happy memories from our time on Blackburn Road x
Jean Rostron
My best memories of Andy are when Adele and Andy came down for Christmas present exchange and Andy and my husband Stan chewed the cud about football and all the changes in Blacburn Town since we had left it was always do you remember this or remember that as both Jane and Claud said he was a good dj at the get together in the conservatory you will be sorely missed ,RIP Andy
Janet David
So sorry to hear about Andy we have had some great times in the summer houes 3 o’clock club. What a nice man . Thinking of Adele Joann and all your family at this sad sad time with love.
Elaine & Paul
Andy was a Legend and so well loved by us and everyone who knew him. We will miss him so much. Our love to Adele David Stephen Jo his grandchildren and all his family xx
Lee
Andy I so looked forward to taking my seat next to you on Saturdays, you lit up so many wet cold afternoons with your football knowledge, I don’t think there was a player from any opposition player you didn’t know. When the game was that bad, we’d often get onto music, before you leapt out of your seat to cheer another Stanley goal. Andy its not the same without you there, so glad I sat next to you one day around 6 years ago, you knew everyone, I was privileged to have know you for a short time. Good night my friend.
Carolyn
The world was a brighter place with Andy in it. He was always smiling and cheerful, kind and thoughtful too. I will always remember our dancing sessions and Andys vast knowledge of music. He will be missed by so many. God bless Andy xx
Ronnie and Susan Jarrett
So sad great memories of Andrew a lovely man and special friend will be sorely missed our condolences to Adele and the family.
Jayne and Ces
So sorry to hear about Andy we have shared lots of happy times a great man inside and out you were a legend RIP Andy
Michael Ofoluwa
Terrible news, what a lovely warm person, never had a bad word to say about anyone and would always help anyone if he could. Been to many parties, weddings, trips away and he was definitely the heart and sole of the party making everyone laugh. He will be greatly missed by many. My sincere condolences to Adele and all the family. Michael, Lindsay, Louis, Cameron, Elle and Kane
Andy & Jackie Smith
A special friend who will be greatly missed.
Gaz and Linda Bamber
To Adele and family, Sorry for your loss . Always had a good natter when ever we bumped into each other. Gaz and Andy (ADolph to his BRFC mates ), We had many a tail to tell on our days on away games back in the day . Lots of memories to cherish. RIP good friend.
Joanne and Fran Gregson
We are so very saddened to hear about Andy’s passing. We have some great memories on the back with at least one of us all becoming worse for where. Andy was great on the music, bonfire nights. Just a great chappy to be around. Sending you all lots of love and hugs from Joanne, Fran, Anna-Louise, James and Phoebe xxxxx
Marjorie and David Sheridan
So very sad to hear of Andy’s passing. He was a lovely man whom it was our pleasure to spend time with. He will be sadly missed. Our Love and Thoughts go to Adele and her Family xx
Kevin and Yvonne Cannings
We are both thinking of you today Adele and all your family, sending all our love at this sad time.
Brian Yvonne Hoyle
Great lad and a sad loss got some good memories from times we had on football trips and holidays with you.