WESTFIELD – Bertha E. (Dietz ) Andrews, 83, of Westfield died on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at her home. She was born in Springfield, MA on January 20, 1931 to Edwin and Winifred ( St. Claire ) Dietz. Bertha moved with her family to Staten Island, NY in 1934 where her father and his brother ran Dietz Baking Co. Bertha went on to marry Robert “Bud” Andrews in 1950. Together they raised three children and Bud, with his partner, ran a successful business.
Bertha was predeceased by her beloved husband in 1998 and her sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Richard Quimper. Bertha is survived by her sister-in-law, Lois Yearick of Virginia Beach, VA; a son, Robert Andrews of Westfield; a daughter, Susan (Andrews) Porter and her husband, William of Westfield, and a daughter, Carol Andrews of Westfield; two cherished grandsons, Andrew Porter and Steven Porter who brought her great joy. She also leaves four nieces and two nephews.
Bertha enjoyed reading and gardening and treasured the time she spent traveling with her husband, Bud. She especially enjoyed their yearly trips to Martha’s Vineyard with her family. Bertha was an active member of the Westfield Women’s Club and the Noble Hospital Auxiliary, where she volunteered over 700 hours.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at 9:30 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed at 10:30 a.m. by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 2nd from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Donations made be made in her memory to The Boys and Girls Club of Westfield.
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