Melvin Earle Andrews of Willow Grove, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 28, 2022 at the age 96. Melvin was born on January 14, 1926 in Skowhegan, Maine to the late Earle Gould Andrews and the late Tryphena (Russell) Andrews. He was a proud graduate of Skowhegan High School, Class of 1943. Melvin enlisted in the Marine Corps and served his country in WWII, Korea and Vietnam until 1966. He then went on to work for Unisys as an IT Logistics Specialist for over 25 years before he retired in 1990.

Melvin was the beloved husband to the late Theresa (Maguire) before her death in June 2002. They were very involved at St. John of the Cross, often traveling the world with other parishioners and participating in various parish events and socials. Melvin was active in the Boy Scouts of America and could always be found with a camera around his neck. He also enjoyed wood-working, fishing, and growing his coin and stamp collections.

Melvin was deeply devoted to his family. He is survived by his six children, Peter J. Andrews (Kathryn), Katherine Clark (Gary), John Andrews, Bernadette Humphrey, Theresa Forlastro (Daniel) and Margaret Andrews; four grandchildren, Emily Katherine, Daniel John, Stephen Henry and Erin Jane; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Mary.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing beginning on Saturday, June 4th at 9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, at Queen of Peace Church, 820 North Hills Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038. The service will be available via livestream at https://qofpeacechurch.org. Interment and Military Honors rendered by the United States Marine Corps will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christina and Tyler Roy Foundation at https://www.royfoundation.org.