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Matthew McDermott Obituary
Matthew was born November 23, 1984 in Dover, N.H., the son of Richard V. and Margaret (Stott) McDermott. He was a graduate of Noble High School, class of 2003 and the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Environmental Science. He worked as a plumber for Golter Plumbing and Heating in Kittery. He was a talented football player, playing offensive lineman for the semi-pro football team, Maine Sabers. He enjoyed reading/learning about history and had a wide eclectic taste in music. His guitar followed him to every place he lived. Matthew had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying hiking, fishing and studying various rocks/minerals. He was a man always in motion, hardworking, and had an infectious laugh. His larger than life personality was taken much too soon, and his family will miss his wonderful hugs, his appreciation for good cooking, and his generous nature.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Richard V. and Margaret McDermott of Berwick; and a sister Laura McDermott of Milford, N.H. and her boyfriend, James of Salem, Mass.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015, at the Tasker Funeral Home 621 Central Ave Dover, N.H. from 11-1 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at the Funeral Home at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to University of Southern Maine, Advancement & Donor Services, PO Box 9300, Portland, Maine 04104-9300, Reference: USM Environmental Sciences.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Tasker Funeral Home. Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the on-line guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew McDermott
John & Marla Earl
July 2, 2015
It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences. Matt grew to be a wonderful young man. We pray that one day the good thoughts bring you comfort.
Lorena Masrtin
July 1, 2015
I met Matt in the beginning of 2011 at the nightclub Oasis where he was a bouncer. For years I would simply stop by his work to get one of his incredible hugs. He made me feel so special even then. We lost touch when he moved to New York, but reunited on 7/11/13 at Amigos in Portland. I'll never forget the date; our lucky numbers. He asked me if I was seeing anyone and I giggled and said no. We exchanged numbers and hit it off immediately. We spent every single day together and the following week he moved in whether I liked it or not. Trust me, I liked it! We shared a tiny studio together for over a year. That place was so small that we were always 2 feet away from each other. On top of that we lived with my cat, Kenny. Matthew always said he wasn't a cat person, but on several occasions I caught them snuggling. So cute. Talk about close knit! I think the close quarters is what bonded us so tightly. We watched "our shows" on certain nights. Our cheeks nearly touching so we could each see the little iPad screen. I remember on Sunday mornings being woken up to the theme song for Ducktales. He loved that show, said it reminded him of happy childhood times. I'd always laugh and watch an episode or two with him before having our gigantic Sunday breakfast. Matthew loved making breakfast food. I think sometimes he forgot it was just the two of us based on how much food he would cook. It was usually back to bed after he was done eating. He had such an enormous heart. He taught me how to give and that, "People always cheer up if you just do some free labor for them." That he certainly did. That year was the best year of my life. I had finally met someone who I felt I had known my whole life, a best friend, a boyfriend and someone who looked at life in a similar way. That year we went hiking, camping, dancing, to concerts, out to eat (plenty of times), and our favorite times were sitting on Higgins beach at night just talking for hours. We finally moved into a bigger place in Kittery and Matt got his plumbing license for the state of Maine. He worked so hard for it and I was so proud of him. Matthew was such a smart man with big plans for his life. Unfortunately, his life was cut short and God needed him more than us. Whatever the reason for whatever plan, I've tried to find peace in knowing that he is with all of us every step of our continued journey. We will never be without our Matthew. I feel him every single day even the moment he went to paradise, I felt a heavy heavy presence of God for no apparent reason. When I found out what happened, I knew it was Matty the night before telling me he is at peace now. Matthew truly showed me what it means to love someone unconditionally. For that, I am eternally grateful to have known such a beautiful soul. I'll love you forever my sweets and cannot wait to see your smiling face again! With love, Lorena.
John Hogan
July 1, 2015
Rick and family,
Sorry for your tragic loss. Words cannot express the loss of a child. I will pray for his soul.
Janice Brown
June 30, 2015
Rick - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family.
Adam Marquis
June 29, 2015
Sorry to hear this news, my thoughts are with Matt's family and friends. Lean on each other and let them lean on you. RIP Matt, you'll be missed.
June 28, 2015
Rick & Family
So sad and surprised to hear about Matt
I remember cutting his hair as a kid in school. he was always funny and polite .My thoughts and prayers are with you Rick and your family Ray Guilbault
Terri Killman-Collins
June 28, 2015
To Rick and family, My deepest sympathy for your loss of Matt. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Louise Thompson
June 28, 2015
So sorry to read about Matt's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you...
Doug Lyman
June 27, 2015
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Peter Courand
June 26, 2015
I met Matt in the fall of 2006 on my first day of college at USM. I still remember the day clearly in my mind as if it were yesterday. Matt had his door wide open with his stereo blasting one way out by the Allman Brothers. The sound filled the hallway of the dorm. Being a huge Allman Brothers fan myself, I went to the door to compliment him on is taste in music.. Standing there was a big Matt. We immediately hit it off. At that time I was completely clueless that we had ignited a friendship that would last 9 years and that my family had just grown by one. We spent countless nights playing music, debating politics, discussing science, telling stories, sharing music, cooking food, telling jokes, and of corse just hanging out. We spent days hiking, fishing, camping, searching for rocks, going on adventures, playing music, and doing things that best friends do. He became a huge part of my life for which I am forever grateful.
Matt was a very special individual. To say he was 1 and a million is a severe understatement. Even to say 1 in 7 billion is an understatement. The only statement to me that rings true is one that I read on his Facebook page written by Devon butts who I have not met. He said they broke the mold with u big fella. In every sense of the phrase. He will truly remain one of a kind into infinity.
There were countless people who cared for Matt as he was always in motion meeting new people and establishing new relationships and the base of people that knew him is truly staggering. Over the years I've heard people describe Matt as a social butterfly. Well that may be true but I don't think butterfly is quite the right term. I think social albatross is more fitting. An albatross that would come soaring thru my door announced or not, making his presence known with his larger than life character and booming voice.
Those that knew him best would know that Matt was known to be a bit of story teller. He loved to tell stories. And people loved to listen. Sometimes we would come back from a trip or adventure and I'd hear him tell the story. The stories were always true but sometimes the fish were a little bit bigger and the deer were a little bit taller. But that was who Matt was. He was just a little bit bigger, a little bit taller, a little louder, a little bit brighter, he played his music a little louder, he loved little bit deeper, and he lived a little bit harder. I loved him for that.
When I'm having a hard day and I can't call him, I know Matt will be there around me. He will be there blowing in the wind, shinning in the stars above, flowing in the steams and lakes, and keeping watch over the ones he loved. Until we see each other again rest easy and know that I love you with all of my heart.
Jean & Dick Noel
June 26, 2015
Our hearts are breaking for you as you cope with this unthinkable loss. Matthew was a fine young man. We remember watching our boys play baseball together. We enjoyed your company and were always impressed with Matt. To Margaret, Rick, and Laura, our most sincere sympathy.
Hal Evans
June 26, 2015
I'm so sad to hear of Matt's passing. My thoughts are with your wonderful caring family
Brenda Steinke
June 26, 2015
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss.
Joanie Alberti
June 26, 2015
Unfortunately, I never got to meet "McDermott" as my boyfriend Craig Nugent referred to him as. Based on the wonderful stories I have heard, Matt was an INCREDIBLE person. Full of love for life and nature. He helped Craig at the toughest time in his life- being also an AMAZING Friend.
He always brought a smile to Craig's face anytime he had a memory to share of them together. I am devastated to have heard of Matt's passing and my heart is with all of you.
All my Love from NY,
Joanie Alberti (Craig Nugent's gf)
Cindy Dobson
June 26, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He was a great young man.I have great memories of Matt playing football. He will be mist.
David DeColfmacker
June 26, 2015
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I will remember him fondly. My thoughts are with you Rick and Margaret.
David DeColfmacker
June 26, 2015
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I will remember him fondly.
Carol Ann Manning
June 26, 2015
my deepest sympathies over your loss .
Charolotte Byrne
June 26, 2015
So sorry to hear this sad news. Matt was an enthusiastic student in my elementary music classes, and just a very nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
June 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Kathy & Marc Metivier & Laura Moreau
June 26, 2015
Rick, Margaret and Laura, We are so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. We remember Matt as a very sweet guy with a wonderful smile. Always polite and a pleasure to be around. Our prayers that you can find peace in your memories.
Eileen Hertel
June 26, 2015
Dear Margaret and Family,
Please know how saddened I was to hear about your son and am keeping you in my thoughts. I hope all your happy memories with him and of him will help to soften the difficult days ahead. With my heartfelt sympathy, Eileen Hertel
Caryn Quaker
June 26, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. What a loss! I remember him fondly as competition with Mark to see who would be tallest.
There are no words of comfort that I can give you at this time
Bob & Tricia DeColfmacker
June 25, 2015
Dear Rick, Margaret & Laura,
Please know our thoughts and deepest prayers are with you during these days.
Bob & Tricia DeColfmacker
CINDI & CRAIGIE NUGENT
June 25, 2015
Mat,
The mind replays......
what the heart can't delete!
LOVE THE NUGENTS XO
cindi nugent
June 25, 2015
MAT........
Your life was a blessing.....
Your memory a treasure.....
YOU are loved beyond words!!!!!!
and MISSED beyond measure!!!
love Mrs Nugent (cindi)
Catherine Courand
June 25, 2015
Dear Mr. and Mrs. McDermott and family,
Please know that our thoughts and and prayers are with you and Matt as you try to bare the loss of his passing.
Matt was and remains a well loved and respected friend to our entire family. When our youngest son Peter brought Matt into our lives, we were immediately taken into his welcoming arms and into his heart. What a wonderful young man.
We have been honored many times by Matt's presence at various family gatherings, hunting trips, graduations, and one home made music festival. His generosity, great sense of humor and gentle ways won us over completely.
My husband and I will always remember our last visit with Matt on Memorial Day at Peter and Shannon's home in Searsmont. After watching the parade together, Matt cooked us a fantastic brunch. It was a wonderful meal full of great stories, much laughter and plans for the future. This is how we will remember your son. Thank you for sharing him with us.
With love,
Peter and Catherine Courand and family
Ray and Diane Fournier
June 25, 2015
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our deepest sympathies
Nicole Ouellette
June 25, 2015
What do u say to a family of extremely loving gentle people after such a tragic loss? well, I was honored to be a friend to Matt through junior high and high school, and my father coached him in football, I will always remember his smile and laugh and how extremely bright he was. You will be missed greatly Matt, I pray your family can find some sort of peace in your passing, much love and respect always big man! Till we meet again one day! Soar with the angels and watch over your mom dad and sister! Xxoo
Emily Louise Courand
June 24, 2015
To Matt's Family and Friends,
I am deeply saddened to hear of this tragic news. I know Matt through my brother Peter, they met in college and became great friends. Matt attended many of our family gatherings and therefore, I always thought of him as a brother. He was so very sweet, gentle, kind and funny! he always seemed to me like "one of the good ones" I will truly miss seeing him. Your family and friends are forever in my thoughts.
Veronica Graves
June 24, 2015
Dear McDermotts,
I can hardly believe this tragedy. You and Matt have been on my mind and in my prayers ever since I found out. My heart is truly aching for you. I'll always think of him as "Matty Bumppo", a bear of a guy with a huge voice but gentle heart. My last memory of him is when we were all in your kitchen and he was telling me that no way was I having a boy. The baby was definitely a girl. I was so mad! But he was right. I hope that you find peace and comfort from all the prayers being sent your way. And Matt, may you rest peacefully in God's loving heart. Till we all meet again.
Therese Martin
June 24, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I'll always remember Matt as "big guy" who would come by the Environmental Science office and share his stores of work, school and family with me. I loved his big laugh and big smile...such a wonderful gentle man he was and who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilage to know him....
Brook Loch
June 24, 2015
Margaret, Rick, and Laura - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss...my condolences to all of you...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...my heart is heavy for all of you. I'm here for you.
June 24, 2015
Dear Rick, Margie and Laura-
We are so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. We met him as an infant and watched him grow into a strong and kind man who was loved by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for you in any way you need us.
-John, Lesley, Heidi, Marley, James and Oliver
Ben Jarvie
June 24, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the family, Matt was a great guy,I will surely miss him and presence he brought whenever he was around.
Anita Burt
June 24, 2015
Rick & Family ~ I don't know of any words that can convey how deeply sorry I am to hear of Matt's passing. I pray that you find comfort from the love and support of those around you during this very difficult time. Thinking of you.
Chris Davis
June 24, 2015
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Matt.I will always remember my time around him on the athletic fields.He was a great kid!
Tice and Linda Leonard
June 24, 2015
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gayle Fournier
June 24, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy.
Gayle & Tom Fournier
Heather (Garrett) Clark
June 24, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear about Matt's Passing. He was one of the nicest friendliest Faces of our class.
Cheryl
June 24, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Martin
June 24, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss.
Joyce Nystedt
June 23, 2015
Margaret and family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your son and brother. It is difficult to know what to say in such a situation other than you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark Quaker
June 23, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Daniel Sanford
June 23, 2015
Matt was the true definition of a gentle giant. His larger than life personality and contagious laughter will truly be missed. From a simple night on the town to the adventures of field immersion I am greatful for the times we shared along with the stories I'll never forget. A great friend and all around person, my heart and thoughts are with you
Rob Sanford
June 23, 2015
I was proud to be one of Matt's environmental science professors. We became friends and stayed in touch. Please accept my deepest sympathies and kindest regards at this tragic loss. He was a wonderful person and never to be forgotten.
Fran and Jack Meffen
June 23, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debra Hackett
June 23, 2015
I wish I had words to lessen your grief, but there simply are none. My heart aches for the sudden and inexplicable loss of your son, Matt.
Joseph Staples
June 23, 2015
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I will always remember Matt's infectious laugh, that massive handshake, and his booming voice as he shared his stories. He was as one of the gentlest souls that I have met.
June 23, 2015
My Heart Goes out to his Family...Matt was Good Guy
Kontos Family
June 23, 2015
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Dillingham
June 23, 2015
You are all in my thoughts, now and in the days ahead. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sara Richardson
June 23, 2015
Dearest Margaret, Rick and Laura,
Want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. As parents,you are the very best! Your entire world was centered around your children. You raised two bright,beautiful,caring,gifted young adults.
I will always hear the sounds of crazy,wonderful laughter coming from downstairs during OM practices! So many happy memories. Matt will always be with you.
Laura,your big brother will forever protect you.May the love of so many who care for you,ease the pain in some small way.You are all greatly loved!
The Richardson Family
Craig Maidrand
June 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
- Maidrand family
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