Andrew David Goupil died unexpectedly on Feb. 28, 2015, with loved ones by his side.

At age 35, he married the love of his life, Tracy, on Sept. 27, 2014. The newlyweds made their home in Wiscasset. Andy was in the building trade and loved working outdoors. In the woods, at the ocean or lake, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping and hiking. Also, as an avid reader and deep thinker, he was very knowledgeable and passionate about philosophy, spirituality and the cosmos, and loved to converse with like-minded people.

He loved to cook for his wife and family and recently became a fine chef. He had a charismatic personality, bright eyes and warm smile. He was wise beyond his years. His love was evident by how he reached out and connected to each of his family members. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tracy Blagden Goupil; son, Nate Betts of Wiscasset; brother, Chris Apollonio of Cocoa Beach, Florida; mother, Jocelyn Howe of Dresden; father, Normand Andrew Goupil Jr. of Laconia, New Hampshi; grandmothers, both of whom he was very close to, Jean Howe of Boothbay and Alyce Goupil of Laconia, New Hampshire; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

He was predeceased by his grandfathers, both of whom he was very close to, Lemuel H. "Bert" Howe of Boothbay and Normand Andrew Goupil Sr. of Laconia, New Hampshire; and his dog, Blazer.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5 at noon at the Wiscasset Community Center, with a reception to follow.

Kincer Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.