Andy Wells Obituary – Death, Cause Of Death, Funeral: “Former St. John’s Mayor Andy Wells has died. He served first as a councillor and then as a mayor from 1977 to 2007. Ran again in 2017. He also serves as chair of the public utilities board. Arguably the most colourful politician in a province known for being colorful #nlpoli”
Friends and other affected people mourn the death of a longtime mayor of St. John’s in Canada Andy Wells, who suddenly passed away on June 25, 2021.
InsideEko is yet to confirm Andy Wells’ cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Wells so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Andy Wells
Below are some of the statements shared across social media users’ timelines on the death of Wells.
I remember when I first moved to St. John’s I saw Andy Wells at the grocery store in Churchill Square.
I got someone to take a photo of us because I used to see him on TV and considered him the first famous person I ever met.
— John Nick Jeddore (@JohnJeddore) June 25, 2021
We’re very saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of former St. John’s mayor Andy Wells. Mr. Wells was a quintessential man about town, and would often drop by book signings, here he is pictured with author Bill Rowe.
A truly unique character, he will be missed. pic.twitter.com/3CoxJHoTVo— Flanker Press (@FlankerPress) June 25, 2021
Condolences to the friends and family of former Mayor Andy Wells. Polarizing more often than not, one can’t deny his love, passion, and dedication to our City and Province. #nlpoli
— Earl Noble (@Noble41) June 25, 2021
I covered council when Andy Wells was mayor. In recent years I used to see him in the woods a lot while my late dog Jill was having a run and he had his dogs on Three Pond Barrens. Unique character. Rest in peace.
— Barb Sweet (@BarbSweetTweets) June 25, 2021
FFAW-Unifor is saddened to hear of former Mayor Andy Wells’ passing. He is an influential figure in St. John’s history, and will not soon be forgotten.
— FFAW-Unifor (@FFAW_Unifor) June 25, 2021
Before Andy Wells was mayor, green lights at the top of Prescott Street in St. John’s were like Christmas oranges.
I also associate Andy with removal of the traffic light at Carpasian Rd & Long Pond Rd.
God rest Andy and his little peccadilloes. #yyt
— Swing Big on 3-0 Counts (@Edward_J_Sharpe) June 25, 2021
Andy Wells, iconic and iconoclast former mayor of St. John’s, dead | CBC News
— Salome Waters (@iamsalome) June 25, 2021
Former St. John’s Mayor Andy Wells Passes Away
— Linda Swain (@LindaSwainVOCM) June 25, 2021
I am terribly saddened by the loss of my friend Andy Wells. I have known Andy since I was 10. He gave me my first job in TV at MUN Educational Television. He supported me at the beginning of my career. He was tireless in his support of the underdog. He made a difference. RIP AHW pic.twitter.com/6zHGiBG8r0
— Karl Wells ️ (@karl_wells) June 25, 2021
Council Statement: Former Mayor Andy Wells
“On behalf of City Council and staff, I extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Mayor Andy Wells on his recent passing.”
– @DannyBreenNLFull statement: #nlpoli pic.twitter.com/RVR9Z2NXaP
— City of St. John’s (@CityofStJohns) June 25, 2021
Being angry about Andy Wells when I was 16 was the first time I became aware of/interested in politics of any kind.
— ℍ (@hawthornandrewj) June 25, 2021
Former St. John’s Mayor Andy Wells has passed away.
Mayor Danny Breen, St. John’s councillors, and city staff share condolences to family, friends, and colleagues of Wells.
— VOCM News (@VOCMNEWS) June 25, 2021
Admin shares Andy Wells story:
In 3rd grade our class visited city council, and Andy Wells (at the request of students) autographed our hands lol
(Didn’t know who he was but it was real cool to get the mayor’s signature)
rip to a wild, colourful character.
— Rawlins Cross (@Rawlins__Cross) June 25, 2021
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