Andy Staley (23 Jun 1970 - 1 Jun 2026)

Andy, you have been taken far too soon my distant friend. I still disappointedly cant believe that our only encounter was at Portland College in the mid naughties (I think it was 2004, but age is eroding my memory). But during that brief time period, infectious personality left a lasting impression on me.
I moved to Mansfield in 2011 for what turned out to be unsuccessful family reasons, and about a year later, I ended up meeting your brother Bob, as I tried to make social connections through my distant half sister Yasha. After a few social outings with Bob and his friends, I was hoping that connecting with Bob would lead to me and you meeting again and reconnecting; but alas, fate never allowed it to be.
You rest easy my friend, but also keep busy by watching over your wonderful daughter Jennifer and her young family. Even though we didn’t meet again in our earthly lives, I hope we do again in the heavenly afterlife.

There’s not enough space to write all the memories of our friendship, I met you when you lived in the children’s home and I was 8 years old. You looked after me and made sure everyone knew I was your friend. You were like my guardian. Over the years and the older we got you could always talk me into getting involved in your Countless schemes to get rich quick, you’d just turn up and say “Dave I’ve got a plan” so I’d get my coat and off we’d go on some crazy adventure. We shared so many laughs and did so many random unplanned things it was amazing and although there were also many lows you always came out on top in the end. You were part of our friendship circle and everyone of us I’m sure will miss you for the rest of our lives. Rest easy my friend ! Im proud to have known you. Love Dave.

RIP Andy you will be sadly missed 💙 xxx

It's been an absolute pleasure knowing you Pandy from your fabulous dancing random unknown photo taking bbq chef sarcastic comments 😀 and great nights out over the last
33 years aswell as my go to electrician when needed at a drop of a hat u came to help straightway me n lex gonna miss u mate love always my sweet 💙❤️😪 xxxx

Andy, I will miss you in so many ways. Will miss our days out at wellness and crystal events and walks in Derbyshire. You've been more than a good friend over the 30 odd years. You where there when I had my own cancer treatment and you helped put the world to rights so many times (I didn't always listen!) I have good memories past and present. Dont know who I'm going to ask for tech or diy advice now. Mum and dad send you love too. Love & big hugs Pandy xxx

You were taken far too soon Andy, we never got the chance to book our surprise holiday on our gorgeous grandkids😪
You were the best and kindest Grandad to Charlie, Olivia and Violet (your little princess)
Until we meet again keep the party going XXXX

I’m am so sad that you have gone Andy and will miss you more than you know you were such a good neighbour and amazing human being you were there to help me out whenever I needed a mans job around the house doing you always brought things around for my little boy you were such a lovely guy and will be so missed rip andy xx

Was really saddened to hear of Andy's passing he was a friend a good neighbour for quite a few years he had a good heart and nothing was too much trouble for him taken to young mate rest in peace