Farmingdale-Andrew "Andy" Otis Cooper, Sr., 65, of Farmingdale, Maine, passed away quietly with his family by his side on Saturday July 17, 2010 After a long battle with cancer. He is home with the Lord.

Andy was the son of the late Ira Otis Cooper and the late Bessie Robbins Cooper. He was born on May 15, 1945 at the Community Hospital in Castine, Maine.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Woodcock Cooper of Farmingdale; his daughter, Valerie Jean Sprague of Richmond; his son, Andrew Otis Cooper, Jr. of Gardiner; and his three grandchildren: Joshua Andrew Cooper of Augusta, Gavin Cooper Lawson of Richmond, and Wyatt Andrew Cooper of Chelsea. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Clara A. Woodcock of Randolph; many brothers- and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

After many years of employment, Andy retired from the City of Augusta Fire Department in 1986. Until shortly before his death, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Pittston. For some time, he also served as the Assistant Fire Chief and a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Randolph Fire Department.

Andy was a proud Christian man who attended the Pittston Congregational Church for over 20 years. He loved and appreciated the ever-present support of his Christian family. Working at the church suppers with his Christian family brought him much joy.

Andy loved spending time camping, hunting, fishing, and teaching his children and grandchildren how to do fly tying. He also enjoyed going to the coast as frequently as possible with his family and friends. He was a longtime member of the Dresden Masonic Lodge #103 and the Lincoln Chapter R.A.M. #3. Andy was also an avid reader and enjoyed watching the "History Channel." He also very much enjoyed playing cribbage with his friends at the Cohen Center in Hallowell.

A memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, July 22nd from 6 to 8pm at Kincer Funeral Home at 130 Pleasant Street Richmond. A graveside service will take place at Maple Grove Annex Cemetery on Windsor Street in Randolph on Friday, July 23rd at 11am, all are welcome.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kincerfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.