Andrew George Mayshar, 75, of Milford, beloved husband of Nikki Mayshar, passed away on February 12, 2026.

Andrew George Mayshar, 75, of Milford, beloved husband of Nikki Mayshar, passed away on February 12, 2026. Born July 23, 1950, in Windham, CT, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Mayshar.

Andy lived a life defined by curiosity, grit, and love. Diagnosed with diabetes at age five—when life expectancy was uncertain—he refused to let it define him. He met every challenge the same way: by learning, building, testing, and moving forward.

An entrepreneur in the truest sense, Andy didn’t just have ideas — he chased them. From his early days as a ham radio operator, to building boats as a kid, to experimenting with solar energy long before it was mainstream, and even earning a patent during his time at Bose Corporation, where he helped develop their first car stereo, he was always imagining what could be improved and figuring out how to make it real.

A graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he earned his degree in electrical engineering, Andy was a lifelong tinkerer—always taking apart, rebuilding, inventing, and refining. His workshop and endless inventory of tools reflected his constant need to build, fix, and create with purpose. While at WPI, Andy was a proud member of Alpha Tau Omega and rowed with the college’s rowing team, forming lifelong friendships grounded in teamwork and camaraderie.

Outside of work, Andy was a farmer at heart. The lake was his happy place, where he loved water skiing and teaching his children, passing on his sense of adventure. On the farm, he was happiest on his tractor with a grandchild beside him, finding satisfaction in hard work and simple moments shared.

More than the land or the lake, Andy’s greatest joy was his family. He was immensely proud of his children and their spouses and adored his four grandchildren. His beloved wife, Nikki—his partner in travel and in life—was the best part of him, and their bond anchored him through every season. Everything he built, explored, and dreamed was, at its core, an expression of his devotion to them.

His legacy lives not only in the work he advanced or the ideas he pursued, but in the steady love he gave, the courage he modeled, and the family who will carry his example forward.

Along with his beloved wife, Nikki, Andy is survived by his children, James Mayshar, Andrew (Susan) Mayshar, and Adrianne (Chris) Poole; his grandchildren, Nash, Ryan, Levi, and Logan; his mother in law, Mendelina Labata, his siblings, Jean (the late Richard) Mayshar-LaVecchia, Margaret Ellen (Steven) Mayshar-Kilberg; his brother in law, Newton Labata; and his nieces, nephews, as well as many cousins and extended family.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 12:30 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford. Interment will be private.

We kindly ask that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Andy’s memory to support the mission of the Joslin Diabetes Center. Andy lived courageously with type 1 diabetes and was passionate about advancing care and research to improve the lives of others facing this disease. Gifts may be made online at www.joslin.org by selecting “Make a Donation” and choosing the option to dedicate your gift in honor or memory of a loved one, or by mailing a check payable to Joslin Diabetes Center (please note “In Memory of Andy Mayshar” in the memo line). When making your donation, please request that notification be sent to The Mayshar Family, 3 Highland Court, Milford, CT 06461. Your generosity will help continue the progress Andy cared so deeply about.

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