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Andrew Capell
August 1, 2026
CAPELL, Andrew John - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew John Capell on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in his 46th year.
Andrew was the eldest of seven children and is lovingly remembered by his parents, Marcia and John; his six siblings, Alan (Janelle), Aileen (Clinton), Amy, Aaron (Kristina), Alison, and Aidan (Katelyn); and by his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
In his younger years Andrew embraced life with an adventurous spirit and a willingness to take on new challenges. He enjoyed participating in many sports including swim team, soccer and baseball. He especially cherished time spent at the family cottage, where he was always eager to push himself on the water, mastering the challenge of staying on a tube in flight, as well as waterskiing and swimming. Those moments reflected his determination, sense of adventure, and love of being active.
Andrew was always up for spending time with family and friends and enjoyed nothing more than a good conversation. Whether sharing stories, debating ideas, or simply talking about life, he appreciated meaningful discussions with anyone willing to join in. His quick wit, curiosity, and ability to spark conversation will be remembered by those who knew him.
Though our paths together were not always close, Andrew will be remembered with love and compassion. We choose to hold onto the memories of his younger years, his adventurous nature, his enthusiasm for life, and the moments of laughter and connection he shared with those around him. May those memories bring comfort and peace to all who knew him.
Andrew was proud to walk his own path in life, and we will remember him as our beautiful, smart, funny and considerate young man.
Our family is considering a celebration of Andrew’s life at a later date and should you want to make a memorial donation, please choose a charity of your choice, Safe ‘N Sound Grey Bruce, or Stepping Stone Guelph.
We thank our friends and our community for your compassionate and generous support.
Donations and online condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sending our condolences to the Capell family. Aidan is the partner to our niece Katelyn. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time
— Michelle Henderson & Jack Hancock, September 4, 2026Our sympathy to our cottage friends on their loss of a son, sibling and Uncle Andrew. Thinking of you all. Dennis and Sue.
— Dennis and Sue Hewlett, September 4, 2026Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Andrew. Our family remembers him fondly because of his irrepressible personality and wow could he talk on so many subjects and make us laugh. Some people you never forget and Andrew was one of those.
Tracy, Ron Price and family
Sorry to hear of your loss we will always remember your family throug al who came to stay with us whilst in australis. Love and thinming of you all from the hedges family
— Kathy hedged, August 24, 2026To the Capell family (a.k.a. the "A" family),
We are deeply saddened to learn of Andrew's passing. My Mom and I walked over to Cloverleaf cottages from our rental to check it out today. We inquired about the families we shared summers with at Cloverleaf in the 80s and 90s only to learn the tragic news about Andrew. I'm the eldest of the Farkas family, my name is Angela. Andrew was my age. I used to play tag in the field and around the cottages with Andrew, his siblings and other cottage children. He always had his nose in a book or was out on the water. Often too cool to play. I last saw him when he was a teenager. I will remember him in his youth. John and Marcia, there are no words to ease your pain. Only our prayers to surround your broken hearts. We are thinking of you.
The Farkas Family
Eileen, Alex, Angela, Catherine and Sandor
Capella families. Our condolences on the loss of your son and brother. Life is too short sometimes. Share your joys they multiply, but sharing your sorrow, divides it.
Thinking of your families. Regards Linda and Ken Dewar
Dear John and Marcia
Thinking of you and your family and sending sincere condolences at this time.
John and Marcie and family. We extend our sincere sympathy to you all on your loss of Andrew.
— John and Phyllis flamagan, August 19, 2026John, Marcia and Family
My deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of your son/brother.
We were so sorry to hear your son passed away recently. Please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time. Keeping your family in our thoughts.
— Stephanie and David Walley, August 18, 2026Our sincere condolences John, Marcia and family, on the loss of Andrew. May your memories of happier days bring you comfort.
Don & Brenda Cherry
John, Marcia and family…to all of you, we send our condolences and prayers…..such a difficult time for you.❤️
— Tracey & Marj Andrews, August 16, 2026My sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful loving son Andrew. Hold him in your heart with loving memories.
Lois Amos
Our deepest condolences John, Marcia and family. RIP Andrew
— Cheryl Allen, August 14, 2026Dear John, Marcia and Family:
I am truly sorry to hear of Andrew’s passing.
I have a story involving Andrew I would like to share.
Andrew worked for H. Bye one summer.
This particular summer, we were building a new rental building up at the Randharr industrial complex.
We had a popular deep rib profile steel liner left over in abundance from previous jobs, all miscellaneous lengths and colours. I asked Andrew if he figured he would be able to keep all the joints in line and cut the sheets to match on the truss spacings, and even though they were different colours, we would paint everything white at the end.
I took him out to where the steel was piled and showed everything to him …. he said he could do it no problem.
He helped install and paint that entire ceiling along with a co-worker and they did a fantastic job.
I would stop in and see them once or twice a day and was further amazed to discover Andrew read a book daily.
He could breeze through a quarter of a book just on his lunch.
I asked if I could have one of the books that he read the day previous. I questioned him up on it as I leafed thru it randomly and I was again astounded by his retention of what he had read.
I could throw any piece of weird humour at Andrew and in less than a second he could repackage it and send it right back to me ….we had such great laughs.
This particular building that we built, Ken McLellan was setting up a race car depot for McLellan Racing of which Jason was the driver.
Ken rented one of the units from me.
We had the biggest party in there when we got it close to being done, minus the wall liner.
Our musical entertainment was a guitar player and singer from Fergus.
He wore cowboy boots and this fellow could do a backflip.
He would set down his guitar and drink and do a backflip in between songs.
Most all of the contributing workers and tradesman and Ken’s associates were at the party, including Andrew. We were all thoroughly entertained.
It was a fantastic and fun time and I will always cherish that memory.
Ken and I made sure that everybody that attended the party signed the wall and then Andrew later covered everything up with steel liner after the fact.
It would be interesting one day to take the steel off and see everybody’s names.
Sincerely
Randy Bye
John, Marcia and Family.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Dear Marcia, John and family
I am so sorry to hear about your family' s tragic loss. Sending hugs and caring thoughts. Cindy Barber
We're so sorry to hear of Andrew's passing. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go out to Marcia, John and the whole family.
— Sheila and Bruce Andrews, August 12, 2026Capell family, so sorry to hear about Andrews passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jason and Amber Oakes
Dear John ,Marcia and all the family:
We are so very saddened to hear of Andrew's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and most certainly our prayers! God Bless
Very Sincerely:
Daryll and Debb Cameron and family
No words can express my feelings for the loss of this very special, very unique young man. I am very sorry for your loss and he will be very very missed.
— Joshua Perks, August 12, 2026Dear Marcia, John and family,our hearts break for you as there are no words for the loss of a child. May you find comfort in the fond memories you have of your dear son and brother especially from childhood and may he rest in peace. Very Sincerely Kathy Russwurm Dalton and Gerri Burt
— Kathy Russwurm, August 11, 2026Sorry to hear of your loss--it was always a good time to sing with you at barbershop and our prayers are with you and family---Laverne and Gloria
— Laverne Stinson and Gloria Stinson, August 11, 2026John, Marcie and family. So sorry for your loss> Our thoughts are with you.
— Jim & Karen Bodendistle, August 11, 2026
Our condolences to you, John and Marcia and your family at this very difficult time.
Deepest condolences to the Capell family, we remember Andrew well as he and Mike were friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time
— John & Patti Weber, August 11, 2026Condolences to your family God bless
— Debbie and Arthur leblanc, August 11, 2026Dear Marcia John and family so sorry for the loss of your son there are no words …. Deb and Frank van den Broek
— Debra van den Broek, August 11, 2026John, Marcia and family
We were so very sorry to hear of Andrew's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
John, Marcia and family. It must be SO HARD to have one of your children die. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and may God give you comfort and peace that only comes from Him. God Bless!!!! Garn and Barb
— Garnet Troyer, August 11, 2026John, Marcia and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Most of my memories of Andrew are from his younger days, when I would come over to play with Aaron and Alison. I remember once I brought a Chris Farley movie they hadn’t seen and Andrew loved it. Getting laughter and approval from the oldest Capell boy was the definition of cool for a little kid in Mount Forest. My heart goes out to you all. Rest in peace, Andrew.
— Caleb McMillan, August 11, 2026Our condolences to the Capell family. May he rest is sweet paradise.
— Adam Remisch and Keri Benn, August 11, 2026We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Frank and Cathy Higdon
My condolences to John, Marcia and family on the loss of your treasured family member. May your family strength support you at this time of sorrow.
— Hugh Perrin, August 10, 2026I am sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories growing up with Andrew. He was always fun and very interesting. I can just see his smile now. Thinking of everyone during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Andrew.
— Charlene Bulka (small), August 10, 2026So saddened to hear of Andrew's passing! Sending our deepest condolences to Marcia, John and family as you grieve the loss of your son and brother.
— Doug and Joan Woods, August 10, 2026John, Marcia and family my heart goes out to you all, cherish all the memories of Andrew and may he rest in peace.
— Darlene Rivers, August 10, 2026John, Marcia & family…we offer our heartfelt condolences to all of you & hope that the cherished moments you shared will bring some comfort. Thinking of you & sending prayers. Rest in peace Andrew.
— Brian & Marilynne Adams, August 10, 2026My deepest condolences to the Capell family. I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Andrew. My heart goes out to you all
— Jenna Phillips, August 10, 2026John, Marcia and the entire family, please accept our deepest condolences in Andrew’s passing. You are in our thoughts. Hugs to you all.
— Gord and Kathy Calder, August 10, 2026I admired Andrew for living life on his own terms. I pray he is truly at peace and safe in his new home in Heaven. Rest well Andrew.
— Kelley Eves, August 10, 2026Our deepest sympathy to Andrew’s family.
May he rest in peace.
Erwin & Joan Arthur & Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of Marcie and John and family so often.
— Bruce & Sue Chinnery, August 10, 2026To the whole Capell family;
You have our deepest sympathy with the loss of your son and brother. It is very hard to lose someone so young but also hard to watch their struggles. We knew and loved Andrew through our church and we hope he felt our acceptance and love. He, and all of you remain in our prayers.
Donna and Bob McFarlane ❤️
My family and I send our condolences.
So many memories I don’t know where to start.
Andrew was one of my best friends growing up.
I spent a lot of time at the Capell’s. I was fortunate to be invited up to the cottage in the summer.
I learned a few things up there. I learned about the “circle of death”, “figure 8” and to wake up early or you won’t get a fresh cinnamon roll.
Andrew was a friend I could always count on. It didn’t matter what time of day I would show up at his house, he’d put on shoes and off we’d go.
We eventually grew apart but I’ve always held onto these memories.
I hope you’re finally at peace my friend.
Until we meet again.
We are thinking of you at this sad time,,
Treasure your memories .
John, Marcie and family. So sorry for your loss. I remember Andrew when he was younger going to school with my son, playing sports and laughing with his buddies. He is now at peace, all the evils that plagued him are now gone. He is in a better place.
— Theresa, August 10, 2026Sending much love to you and your family during this difficult time.
Tanya Swanton xo
Our condolences to all of the Capell family. We are thinking of all of you and Andrew at this time. Mary & Bob Dippel
— Mary Allen, August 10, 2026I am so sorry for you loss, thinking of all the Capell family at this sad time.
— Judy Jongkind, August 10, 2026