Victor Louis Andrews, 1931–2026, engineer and air force veteran

Victor Louis Andrews, formerly of Franklin and Waltham, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026 after a brief illness. He was 94.

Born and raised in Watertown, he graduated from Watertown Public Schools. Upon graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force and served honorably as a Staff Sergeant until he was discharged in 1955. Victor went on to further his education and received his Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Victor began his career in engineering with G.T.E. Sylvania Defense Contractor, and stayed until his retirement.

The son of the late Victor and Elise D’Andrea, he was the husband of the late Madeline (Morley) Andrews.

Victor is survived by his wife Diane (Weldon) Andrews; his children John “Jack” (Deborah) Izzi of Waltham, Raymond (Diane) Snow of Framingham, Victor D. Andrews and Christopher R. Andrews of Woburn, Debbie Dauphine and David Hubbard; his grandchildren, Sarah Boudreau, Raymond Snow, Michael Izzi, Melissa Andrews, Victoria Andrews, Neil Dauphine and Amber Dauphine; and his great grandson Henry Boudreau.

A graveside funeral service will be held Friday morning, April 24 at Mount Feake Cemetery, 203 Prospect Street, Waltham at 11 a.m.