Andrew William Samarin
July 15, 1955 – May 4, 2026
DREWSKY Andrew William Samarin Drew, Drewsky, Doodah Born July 15, 1955, left us May 4, 2026. Our friend, our Brother, a Husband, a Father, a Grandpa, and a Son Drew started in the Nanaimo Fire Service as a volunteer / night sleeper when he was just 15 years old and apparently riding his bike to calls. His career spanned 30+ years starting on October 30, 1976, until his retirement as a Captain on January 31, 2008. The Fire Department years were the best of Drew&
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