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WILLIAM MATHEWSON Obituary

MATHEWSON--William G.

Jr., of Bedminster, NJ passed away on August 27, 2016 after a short illness. He was 76. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in 1961-1963. He was a graduate of Yale University in 1961, and a graduate of Harvard Business School in 1965. He was employed by the Wall Street Journal for 39 years, and retired after serving many years as a senior editor. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sally Olhausen Mathewson, his daughter Christina Bosworth Mathewson, and his brother Douglas Mathewson. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Parkinson's Foundation. Services were by the Bailey Funeral Home, Peapack, NJ. www.baileyfuneral homes.com.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 30, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Paul Tierney

August 24, 2021

Bill and I were roommates for three years at Yale, then opted for single rooms as seniors. In ROTC, Bill and I were the only two who were not selected for the military honor society, Cannon and Castle. We concluded that must have meant that we were the elite members of the class. So many fun times! So many memories! Rest in Peace, mon ami.

Paul Tierney

August 24, 2020

Bill and I were great friends during our Yale years. After graduation we moved apart, I to New Mexico with the Ordnance Corps and Bill to Maryland and New York with the Infantry, as I recall. We reunited decades later, seemingly without missing a beat. There were two lunches I particularly remember,one in Lambertville, New Jersey and one at the foot of the World Trade Center, followed by a tour of his work place at the Wall Street Journal. Thinking of those days greatly increases the sense of loss of a great guy.

Catharine Roberts

September 29, 2016

Bill was a wonderful, smart, funny friend, along with Sally. We had not seen each other for many years, but I kept up with him over time with our mutual friend, Leonard Todd. I remember so well when their daughter, Christina was born, I went to their apartment on Park Ave. Bill and Sally were so thrilled and Christina was the light of their lives, so cute! Love to all of Bill's family, Catharine Roberts

Jean DesBarres

August 31, 2016

I am so, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was a high school friend of mine and an important influence. So smart and so fun.

Margaret Taylor

August 31, 2016

Bill was a high school friend. Our class of 22 students were very close. Bill added so much joy to all of our lives...great humor, piano playing, motivation to learn, storyteller, and an enthusiam for learning and reaching new goals. One of the best.

August 30, 2016

Bill and I shared four years at Yale and stayed in contact over the years. My condolences to his family. He was a dear friend.

Dan Austin

August 30, 2016

Bill was a friend and mentor, and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

August 30, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that he cares. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

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