Loved wherever he ventured
Lost but never forgotten
Loved wherever he ventured
Lost but never forgotten
A Dedication
This site is a record of a life deeply lived - and of a journey walked in love.
It exists not to mark an ending, but to preserve presence.
Here you will find moments gathered across eighty-two years:
family, faith, work, music, humour, curiosity, travel and conviction - each memory held with gratitude.
May those who visit feel what he brought into the world:
steadiness, warmth, intention, and love.
And may this space remain - not as a monument, but as a living remembrance.
The Life and Times of Andre Cartwright
This short video attempts to bridge Andre's 82 years of a fully lived life - from being born and raised in Liverpool, to making a life in North Wales. Andre was married twice - to Betty (37 yrs) and Liz (19 yrs).
Andre was buried at Christ Church, Prestatyn on the 5th January 2026
Andre is survived by his three sons, Neil, Ian and Gordon, and 5 grandchildren, Tom, Josh, Holly, Adam and Owen.
18th May 1943 - 7th December 2025
Andre Cartwright | Eulogy
A Sons Soliloquy
They say a man dies twice.
Once when breath leaves him, and once when his name is no longer spoken.
My father does not suffer the second death.
He walked his years without shouting for notice.
He loved what lasts - craft, faith, patience, memory.
He understood that strength is not fury, but endurance.
Not conquest, but return.
Like the men of old, he knew that the world does not reward noise.
It remembers steadiness.
It remembers those who keep their word when no one is watching.
It remembers hands that build, voices that bless, and love that does not need to prove itself.
He studied stories older than monuments.
Stories where men are flawed, where pride is costly, where wisdom arrives late; but where home still matters.
My father embraced forgiveness, both given and received, knowing that every version of self deserved serenity and peace.
If my Dad taught me anything, it is this:
That a life well lived does not vanish.
It becomes a current beneath the surface, felt long after the wave has passed.
So I speak his name.
Not to hold him back, but to carry him forward.
He is remembered.
And in that remembering, he remains.
Gordon | January 2025
Service Music
Arrival | Gregorian Chants
Procession | Requiem in Paradisum
Remembrance | Remember
Final Procession | Days
At The Grave | Nimrod
A Day To Remember
Final Resting Place - Christ Church, Prestatyn
Monday the 5th of January 2026 arrived as a rare gift of blue sky, sandwiched between two days of snow and blizzards. We held our breath, and although the cold was bitter, the bright winter sunshine brought a quiet sense of cheer.
St Melyd Church was filled to capacity with friends and family, each carrying vivid memories of a man who lived with passion, energy, and purpose.
The graveside service was lovingly brief and is now, and always will be, the place we will come to visit Dad in the months and years ahead.
Tributes
Jonathan Clarke-Wood
Jonathan Clarke-Wood
Jonathan Clarke-Wood
In the short time since we reconnected with each other I discovered all of Andre's qualities so beautifully described in the eulogy but I think I always knew them and they were reawakened in me.The pictures, especially the early ones with his mum and Betty took me back to my childhood and teens when I saw him last. He told me recently that every time he flew BA he always asked if I was on the crew, I so wish I had been, because that meant that through all these years he had never forgotten me and I will cherish that as long as I live.
Colin Bell
Jonathan Clarke-Wood
Jonathan Clarke-Wood
He was my cousin and gave me loving memories xx
Holly Cartwright
Jonathan Clarke-Wood
Holly Cartwright
My Grandad was just AMAZING! the memories from when I was a baby until my early twenties, filled with constant fun, adventure and love, as well as incredible stories of how his hands built the channel tunnel that left me in awe.
He was always happy, loving and looking for fun at every opportunity, all starting when he bought me the red coat when I was a toddler and going to watch Punch and Judie on Llandudno promenade, before going on the cable cars on the Great Orme.
I will treasure these memories forever.
I've not just lost my Grandad but I've lost my best friend who was always there for me.
I'm so honoured that I had the privilege to be his granddaughter. I love you forever Grandad ❤️
Richard Quinney (Total Services)
Richard Quinney (Total Services)
Richard Quinney (Total Services)
I first met Andre as his gardener, it soon developed into more friend and gardener.
Little chats each time and words of wisdom.
He always had time to ask about me and not himself
Miss you always Andre x
And you’ll never walk alone my friend.
Richard Quinney
Geoffrey Rayner
Richard Quinney (Total Services)
Richard Quinney (Total Services)
Andre, has been my Friend & Brother for many years and I thought I knew him well. I was aware from our many conversations and ‘Catch Ups’ of his love of Church, Music, Singing, People and Life itself. Also, his mischievous side his Humour, the slight cocking of his head and gleeful expression and smile, when he had told me a Joke, usually the Christmas Cracker type silly jokes and we laughed together. I enjoyed listening to his many stories from his adventures & working around the World they were always interesting & humorous. It is only now, having seen Photographs of Andre’s life meeting & talking with his Family, listening to Gordon’s Eulogy & reading the Soliloquy. I realise how little I actually knew of the detail and just how committed he was. I now have confirmation of my thoughts, Andre was a Big Man with a Big Heart which he was Happy to share. It has been my Privilege & Honour to be his friend & Brother. Andre, you will always be in my Heart, thank you for your Friendship & Love.
Annie Rayner
Richard Quinney (Total Services)
Annie Rayner
I will forever see Andre with a smiling face and ‘twinkly eyes’..
He would always ask how my golf was, bless him, because
whenever Geoff met up with him he would ask after me.. and
of course Geoff would tell him that I was off playing somewhere!
Perhaps a Match v another Club..
I remember when he and Liz joined us on Lanzarote.. and we
took them up to visit the Golf Club where Geoff and I played..
at Costa Teguise.. his face was a picture.. beaming with joy!
Full of fun.. and as Holly says.. He seemed to turn the World
around you into a place of joy!
Lovely, Lovely Man.. who will be sorely missed….
Robert Gibbons
Robert Gibbons
Robert Gibbons
Andre was more than a brother at Prestatyn Masonic Lodge—he was a man of extraordinary kindness and a true friend. From the time I joined the Lodge, his warmth, generosity, and steady support made a lasting impression on me.
He had a rare gift for making everyone around him feel valued, respected, and understood. His character was defined by quiet compassion, integrity, and a genuine care for others. Whether through a kind word, a listening ear, or simply his thoughtful presence, Andre had a way of lifting the spirits of everyone he met.
I will always remember his friendship, his warmth, and the goodness of his heart. Andre will be deeply missed, but the love, kindness, and example he shared will live on in all of us who were lucky enough to know him.
Jo Cartwright
Robert Gibbons
Robert Gibbons
Having known Andre (My Father-in-law) for over 35 years, it's hard to put into words what an extraordinary man he truly was.
His influence over Holly since she was a baby was profound and their friendship over the decades was rare and incredibly meaningful.
His kindness and generosity in later life was perpetual to the point that we just have to look around our house today to see this knick-knack or another small gift he wanted to share with us.
Perhaps one of the greatest gifts Andre left was the influence over Gordon for 56 years. Gordon's early years were filled with best-friend stories whilst in later life Gordon and his dad forged a mutual bond that transcended normal family ties.
He wasn't just huge in our lives, but the more we speak to his friends, he enriched the lives of so many others too.
We will miss you Andre, but your legacy lives on in Gordon and Holly.
❤️
Bob Dyble
Sorry I couldn't be there for your funeral Andy, but my thoughts and prayers were with you and your lovely family. You will always be remembered by the members of Prestatyn Lodge No 7020.
FOR NOW ANDY RIP.
You deserve it.
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