In memory of

Geoffrey Wilkie Matthews

April 30, 1930 -  August 15, 2018

Geoffrey Wilkie Matthews – Passed away in Burlington, Wednesday August 15, 2018 at the age of 88.
Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Molly Matthews, his brother Brian and sister-in-law Barbara Matthews.
Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of Yvonne Howitt (Rick) and Derek (Julie) and grandchildren Justin and Kyle Howitt, Jeffrey and Jordan Matthews and great grandson Kaleb Lowry-Howitt.

Geoff will be dearly missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Bronte Legion Saturday August 25th, 2-5 pm, 79 Jones Street, Oakville, Ontario, L6L 3E6. Please think of a humorous story as we will be asking for volunteers to share. It will be a celebration as was our fathers wish. Should friends desire, contributions may be given to the Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/get-involved/support-us/give-a-gift-in-memory-or-in-honour/?region=on

Guestbook 

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Ron and Sueann Guest (Friends and neighbours of Geoff’s daughter Yvonne)

Entered August 17, 2018 from Oakville

He was a wonderful man who clearly loved his family more than anything. He will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.

Ian & Diane MacDonald (Friends)

Entered August 18, 2018 from Newmarket

We will have treasured memories of our conversations with Geoff & the way he made you feel respected & part of the family over the years. You don’t meet many people like him anymore. He adored his family & we will miss his genuine smiles & stories. Our deepest condolences to Pat, Derek, Yvonne & the whole clan. Xo

Mike and Nancy Shepherd (Friend of Yvonne, and Derek)

Entered August 18, 2018 from Caledonia Ont

A Wonderful Man, so sorry for your loss

Yvonne Howitt (Dad)

Entered August 19, 2018 from Oakville

Miss my fun loveable fun Dad!

Fiona & Scott Weldon (Family friend)

Entered August 20, 2018 from Courtice, Ontario

Thinking of you all at this sad time. We have happy memories of Uncle Geoff telling great stories and always an ability to make us have a good laugh. XO

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