It is with great sadness that the family of the late Andrew Strickland announce his passing at the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre on January 12, 2005 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 10, 1950, he was the proud son of Max and Hilda Strickland. Besides from his parents, he leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories wife of twenty nine faithful years Gladys (nee: Stagg) Strickland, daughters: Patricia (Brad Simms) Strickland, Lower Sackville, NS, Amanda (Brian Detheridge) Strickland, Kingston, NS and Jody (Randy Chislett) Strickland, Rose Blanche, NL; two precious grandsons: Mackenzie and Andrew; brother Norman (Myrtle) Strickland, Port Aux Basques; sisters: May Francis of Port Aux Basques, Ruby (Chris Clare) Strickland of Lower Sackville, NS; mother-in-law Annie Stagg; brothers-in-law James (Debbie) Stagg, Stephen (Bonita Billard) Stagg, Fred (Barbara) Smith; sisters-in-law: Bertha (Melvin Chaulk) Strickland, all of Port Aux Basques; and Joyce Stagg of Kelligrews, NL; as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Andrew was predeceased by his father-in-law Bertram Stagg, brother James and brother-in-law Chesley Francis. Family received friends at Fillatre's Funeral Home from 2-4 & 7-9 PM January 13th and 14th, 2005. Funeral Service was held at Wesley United Church on Saturday, January 15th at 2:00 PM with Rev. P. Ritchie officiating. Interment followed at Wesley United Cemetery. The family guest book may be signed through the website www.fillatre.ca