1956-2024
Andre Waszczyszyn, owner of Webbs Motorcycles with showrooms in Lincoln and Peterborough, died on 15 February. He was 68.
A well-known personality in the motorcycle industry, having been a retailer for 40 years, he was a man whose professionalism, kindness and sense of humour made him popular with suppliers and other retailers.
Webbs Motorcycles was founded in 1960 by Eddie Jago and his wife Betty. In 1975 they were appointed as the Yamaha dealer for Lincoln. In 1984, Andre, together with his brother-in-law Stephen Jago, took out a loan to purchase the business from them. By this time, Andre had met and married Sue Jago, the daughter of the founders.
In 1988, the business moved from its premises in Lincoln town centre to its current purpose-built premises – at that time a very big move! Over the next 35 years, they continued to build the business and, in 1992, were appointed as a founder dealer for Triumph.
The Peterborough store was added in 2003, and together Andre and Stephen developed both stores, winning the Triumph Customer Service Award three times – the only company in the UK to achieve this.
Andre’s greatest achievement, though, was building a strong team at both of the Webbs stores. Their loyalty to him is testament to his commitment to them.
In addition to the business, Andre had many other interests, including travel and dining out with his wife and daughter, often with their many friends. He also enjoyed attending concerts, and he was particularly keen on David Bowie.
The last words about Andre come from his wife, Sue, and daughter, Jo. “He loved the world and created experiences for us throughout our lives. He would notice and appreciate everything. He loved people and wanted to share the pleasure of his life’s experiences with everyone. He gave to life and will be sadly missed.”