03/02/2022
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the news that Andrew; Co-Founder and CEO of Nova Vida passed away peacefully at home in Portugal, with his devoted ‘wifey’; Sally by his side, on February 1st, 2022.
Andrew was many things to many people, and I would like to invite you to share what he meant to you and the impact he had on your life.
After Andrew got sober over 28 years ago, he made it his life’s mission to help other’s find their freedom from addiction. For over 25 years he has been a shinning beacon to hundreds of addicts and in turn their families. If Andrew was a part of your journey in life, you will know full well, he didn’t have to knock your walls down with a sledgehammer. Instead, he made you feel safe enough to tear them down yourself. And, in his very unassuming way, he was there waiting to point you in the right direction. That’s just who he was in every aspect of his life.
YOU ARE HIS LEGACY.
As per Andrew’s wishes there will not be a public service, just as in life he will leave us humbly and simply and will rest under the olive tree with D for dog. Donations may be made in Andrew’s name to Cancer research
Our love goes to Sally at this sad and difficult time, she is being comforted by her boys, Doug and Grant, and their wives and children.
Sally would like to thank Andrew’s medical team at Gambelas Hospital, Dr Heleena, Nurse Judi and his home palliative care team.
