I am sure many of us will remember “the Andy effect” – he managed to lighten and leaven moments when work was getting a bit much for everyone and make us laugh while being kind and self-effacing.  While we had inevitably lost touch since I retired, he was often in my thoughts particularly when I heard about his illness.  I had hoped against hope that he would be one of the very few who managed to get through this type of cancer – surely, if anyone could do it, Andy could?  Unfortunately, that was not to be, but I am sure he will be remembered for a long time to come as someone who was greatly valued by all who knew him.