Matthew Roy Weldon

October 18, 1966 - May 5, 2008 Brewer and San Mateo, CA Matthew Roy Weldon, 41, passed away on May 5, 2008, after a struggle with liver disease and pancreatic cancer. He was born on October 18, 1966 in Millinocket, the son of Scott and Mary-Ellen (Chalmers) Weldon. Matthew attended schools in Millinocket and Hohokus, New Jersey. He graduated from Aragon High School in San Mateo, California, and owned and managed several small businesses in the San Mateo area. He was also a talented guitarist and the inventor of the Porcupick guitar pick. Matthew was a witty and generous man, devoted father and son, and loving brother. He will be sadly missed by friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Mary-Ellen Weldon of Brewer; daughter, Samantha Lynn Weldon of Weatherford, Texas; sister, Ann W. Blanke and her husband Richard of Bangor; brother, Mark P. Weldon and his wife Judy of Syracuse, New York; nieces and nephews: Marie Blanke, Emily Weldon, Claire Blanke, Kate Weldon, and Scott Weldon; and his feline companion, Chip. The family would like to give particular thanks to the doctors and nurses of Eastern Maine Medical Center for their special care of Matthew. At his request, a party will be held this summer at Holbrook Pond, a meaningful place for Matthew and his family. Those who wish to remember Matthew in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Manna Ministries 180 Center St. Bangor, ME 04401. A service of Brookings-Smith 133 Center Bangor. BROOKINGS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME 207-942-8815