Mr. Matthew Howard Schell, age 53 years, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 8th. Born on September 26th, 1959 in Bracebridge, he was raised and educated in Gravenhurst, Ontario and attended Humber College, Brampton. He was employed as an IT Administrator with the Ministry of Natural Resources. Matt enjoyed art, music, the sun, improving his home and being with family. Matt is survived by his three children Lorne, Eric, Cortney and grandson Raven, his parents Orvil and Marie, his four brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and many friends. A funeral mass for family and friends will be held at 11:00am on Monday, August 12 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will be held at a later date in Midland Cemetery. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to Prostate Cancer Canada (
www.prostatecancer.ca) would be greatly appreciated by the family.On-line condolencesmay be made through
www.nwfainc.com"
Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Aug. 10, 2013.