Robert John Mattin

Robert John Mattin

Robert Mattin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 8, 2009.
MATTIN, Robert John With sadness we announce the passing of Bob Mattin peacefully in his sleep on Friday July 3, 2009. Born to Mabel and Harry Mattin on December 16, 1924 in Duncan, where he was raised on the family farm on Riverside Road, Cowichan Station. Bob leaves behind his wife of 41 years Maralyn, sons Ken (Ev), Butch, Tom (Lori), daughters Roxanne Thorarinson, Karleen (Brian) Evans, Terri Dame, Debbie (Joe) Hooper, Dona (Cam Garland) Cinkant, and Dianne; brother Bill (Dorothy), sisters in law Carol Mattin, and Lavonne Mattin, 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Bob's wishes were cremation with no service. An open house will be held at the F.O. Eagles Hall, 921 First Ave., Ladysmith, BC on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com 549934

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