In loving memory of Andrew O'Dowd who sadly passed away on 10th September 2025 after almost 3 years battling cancer.
Nottingham University Hospitals have provided Andrew with excellent care and treatment during this time. For that reason, we are nominating NUH charity in Andrews memory. You can either donate direct with them https://andrewodowd.muchloved.com (QR code in photos) or using the JustGiving link on this obituary.
Andrew O'Dowd was born on 6th July 1963, in the police house at Manton in Worksop, Nottingham. He was the second of two children born to Mary Monica O'Dowd and Paul O’Dowd.
He attended the Becket school, studying O & A levels and leaving to join the Land registry. This sparked an interest in surveying and valuation, which was to be central to his professional career.
Learning to drive focused him on the internal combustion engine.
Andrew married Margaret and was pleased to be father to five children Claire, Louise, Jonathan, Luke and Nicola. He had to work hard – much of the time holding down two jobs, but they enjoyed life and holidays together.
Andrew and Chris established GP surveyors in 2000. It meant he finally had just one job but was probably more busy than ever. He was able to put all of his drive and energy into something which meant a lot to him.
Andrew met Teresa in 2009, marrying her at Nottingham Cathedral in 2011. They, along with their son James, had a wonderful life together, travelling as much as they could, improving their home with extensions, new buildings and redesigning their garden.
Of course we can’t forget Andrew’s love of cars, always watching car programmes and attending F1 races where possible.
Sadly, he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2022. Since then, fighting to try and beat cancer occupied much of his time and energy. He was lucky to go on one last memory making trip for his birthday this year to Silverstone for the F1 with James and Teresa, and a brief visit to his favourite campsite in Normandy in August.
Andrew lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday 10th September, in the City Hospital, Nottingham.
We will be celebrating Andrew's life following the Funeral & Cremation at Ramsdale Golf Club, Oxton Road, Calverton NG14 6NU
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A true gentleman taken too soon. It was a privilege to have met you. I will never forget the ride home in your magnificent Bently, or your encyclopedic knowlegde of all things car related. Condolences to Teresa and James
Rest in peace my old friend ❤️
Thank you for the laughs Andrew! I will always smile when I think of your one liners and jokes. You were a true gent and won’t be forgotten x
Rest in peace our friend and business partner of over 25 years. There'll be no more "this time next year.." We will miss you until we meet again, assuming you've not been told to be 'back on your head'
Andrew will be really missed by the whole team.
RIP Andrew, it was a pleasure to have met you. I will always think of you when watching Top Gear! Much love to Teresa, James and family during this sad time x
So much laughter and friendship shared. Never to be forgotten my dear friend.
Will miss you matey. Thinking of Teresa, James and whole family at this very sad time.
Going to miss you fella but never forget you
I can’t believe how the last couple of years have gone and I thought Andrew would beat his diagnoses!! No more pain, rest in peace Andrew. My thoughts are with Teresa and James.
R.I.P Gaffer
RIP ❤️ Andrew ❤️
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