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Matthew Walker McGinley Gow

Matthew Walker McGinley Gow obituary, Victoria, BC

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Matthew Gow Obituary

GOW, Matthew Walker McGinley June 11, 1984 - May 12, 2017 The world lost a gentle soul when our Matty Gow passed away. Matthew Walker McGinley Gow, son of James Gow and Moira McGinley, brother to Emily (Shua) and Adam, grandson to Evelyn Gow, will be profoundly missed by his family. He was a special son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, teammate, and a big buddy to anybody under four feet. Matthew believed he lived a privileged life. His large close-knit family and his circle of life long friends loved him absolutely and unconditionally. It gave him the strength and the power to endure his tougher moments and always gave him hope for kinder tomorrows. Never judging, wise, honest, loyal and loving, we are all so very grateful for what he taught us. As his friends would tell you, Matt's sense of humour never took a day off, no matter what. Matthew attended Willows Elementary and Oak Bay High. He was a talented athlete who spent his youth playing Minor Hockey at the VRCMHA, Minor Lacrosse with Saanich, baseball at American Little League, Intermediate and Junior Lacrosse with the Victoria Shamrocks, and five years of Junior Hockey in the BCJHL. The past ten years Matthew worked in the local Victoria painting community. Today, our hearts are broken. But tomorrow, as we remember Matty Gow, we will laugh easily and often. That is what he would want us to do. We sincerely thank all the extraordinary people within the mental health community that helped and cared for Matthew - especially Dr. Bosley, Dr. Blasco, and Matthew's exceptional counsellor Darryl Jackson. Matthew was grateful. He felt you were all so wise. Please consider making a donation to the Archie Courtnall Center in Matthew's honour www.victoriahf.ca/our-hospitals/mental-health There will be a Celebration of Life for Matthew on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 1pm in the Sequoia Centre at MCCALL GARDENS, 4665 Falaise Drive. Casual attire, and bling highly recommended - Matt loved glitter. Bring your stories...clothing optional. Like the Fire - Be Alive Like the Earth - Be in Balance Like the Air - Be Free Like the Water - Be at Peace. We love you Matty Gow. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from May 19 to May 25, 2017.

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Melissa Worobel

June 21, 2017

I just heard about Matt and I'm so sorry for your loss. We went to Oak Bay together and I was just thinking about him recently. He was a very kind person and I wish I was able to get to know him better. It makes me smile to know he loved glitter and bling! I'll wear some in his memory :)

June 3, 2017

Jim and Moira and family, sending our deepest sympathy to you all. Mike, Vicky, Max and Duncan Blades

Laural Miller

June 3, 2017

Love and hugs to you in this very sad time and always.

Theresa Walton

June 2, 2017

Jim and Moira, I can only imagine the immense sadness that you and your family must be feeling. I am so sorry for all the struggles that you and Matthew must have endured and hope you can all find some peace.

May 31, 2017

Our thoughts & love with you all - so sorry for your loss. May his love live in your hearts and help you heal

May 30, 2017

Jim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family at this saddest of times. My very best wishes to you and family, Arlene Chanin

Bill Marechek

May 29, 2017

My sincere thoughts and condolences as well Doc and family at this time. I met him at a young age many moons ago. Please May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult time.

Shirley Spreng

May 28, 2017

I'm so sad to hear of the loss of Matt. He holds a special place in our hearts.
He always had a smile and a kind words to share with our family.
A bit of a naughty boy at times too.

Sacha Slootweg

May 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

L. R.

May 23, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family. May the peace of God soothe the pain in your hearts.

May 23, 2017

Jim and family, our thoughts are with you at this time....hold on to the happy times. Heather Williams and Sean Williams

May 23, 2017

Moria, Jim and family,
So very sad to hear of your loss of Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Lot's of baseball & hockey memories of days gone by...
The Aujlas

Carol and Jim Baxter

May 23, 2017

So terribly sorry to hear of the loss of Matt. Our hearts and thoughts are with you, Jim and Moira, and your family.

Angela Eckersley (Mair)

May 22, 2017

Moira Jim and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Matt. May God give you comfort and strengt at this difficult time.

May 22, 2017

Today and always may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength. George Grover

Landon Dingle

May 21, 2017

I had the pleasure of playing hockey with Matt and he was just a really good guy. He was a great teammate and an even better person. Very down to earth and humble along with a very quick wit and a hilarious dry sense of humour. Always positive even during the tough times Matt always kept the dressing room loose. He was a very good leader in a quiet nonchalant way. He could always make me crack up with his stories and one liners. He was a very talented defenceman who made it look effortless with his skating and booming slap shot. He always reminded me of Al Mcinnis and was even the only guy I knew who still used a wooden stick. Very sad he will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.

Jack Hagen

May 21, 2017

Dear Jim,Moira and family!!!!! So sad to hear!!!...but he will always "here" for all of you!!!! and for us that know him!!!!

May 21, 2017

Jim and family, Moira, I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Lean on loved ones and friends during this difficult time. We're all here for you, sincerely Gerry Cadwallader

Phyllis Duval

May 21, 2017

Dear Moira and family, Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Cherish those wonderful memories of your child.
The Duvals, Victoria.

John Hamilton

May 21, 2017

To Jim and family, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Matthew
John Hamilton

dallas nisbet

May 20, 2017

jim moira . so sorry to here about matt

May 20, 2017

Jim and extended family, I was saddened hearing of Matty's passing. May friends
, family and many good memories of Matty help you through this difficult time. Norm Baker

May 19, 2017

When I last visited Victoria I shared some very special time with Matthew....he had become a caring and loving young man....Always in my heart...Love
"Great" Aunt Patricia

Pat McGinley
Alberta Beach, Alberta

Claire Reynolds

May 19, 2017

Dear Moira & family. Please know my heart is with you. Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss of such a special person as Matt. Love, Claire.

Sheila Armstrong

May 19, 2017

Moira, so very sorry to hear of your loss.

Darryl Jackson

May 19, 2017

Matt was a very special person, no one could accurately describe how wonderful he was, and is, in our hearts now. He knew just how wonderful his family was, and I know we will all miss him terribly.

May 19, 2017

Moira and family, I am so very sorry hear about you beloved son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. blessings, Sandi Otway

Randall and Nancy Sawka

May 19, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. We have nothing but great memories of Matthew.

May 18, 2017

Our hearts are broken for all of you for the loss of such a wonderful and kind young man we all knew as Matty. He was a very special one and he will be so missed by so many .We send our love from The World Hockey tourney ,which Matty would have been watching as the ultimate hockey supporter and fan.
The Pettingers xox

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