Matthew R. "Matt" Kingsley

QUEENSBURY Matthew R. "Matt" Kingsley, 28, of Meadowbrook Road, Queensbury, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, 2007, from complications from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Born on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1979, in Glens Falls, he was the beloved son of Robert and Shirley (McLaughlin) Kingsley. Shortly after graduating from Community Christian School in South Glens Falls, Class of 1997, Matthew enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving his country four years, being honorably discharged June of 2002. Most recently, Matthew was employed at Warren-Washington ARC as a habilitation specialist while attending his second year at Adirondack Community College where he was working on his Associate of Science degree, with hopes of teaching young children such as an elementary teacher. His enjoyments included watching baseball and football, especially the Cleveland Browns, with his brothers, spending time with his little niece and nephew and also cherished every moment he could have with his long-time girlfriend, Jamie Woodward. His family and his inner strength in his faith were very important to Matthew. Besides "Matt," he was also fondly known as "Mr. Cool" and his warm smile and dry sense of humor will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His paternal grandfather, Harold Kingsley, maternal grandparents, Edgar and June McLaughlin, and his uncle, Ernest Cleveland have all predeceased him. Survivors besides his parents, Robert and Shirley Kingsley of Queensbury, and his girlfriend, Jamie Woodward of Glens Falls, include one sister, Kimberly Kingsley of Latham; three brothers: Paul Kingsley of Glens Falls, Joseph Kingsley of Bridgeport, Conn., and Adam Kingsley of South Glens Falls; one niece, Sarah Owusu, and one nephew, Joey Kingsley, both of Latham; one paternal grandmother, Harriet Kingsley of Glens Falls; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. Friends may call upon the family Saturday evening, Oct. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 100 Sherman Ave., Glens Falls with the Rev. Paul Keehr, pastor, officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville. Donations, in loving memory of Matthew, may be made to Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, 1109 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 or to West Glens Falls Rescue Squad, 86 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804. The family would like to thank all those who participated in trying to help Matthew in both rescue attempts and in comforting his family in one of their most difficult times. Condolences may be e-mailed through www.bakerfuneral home.com or mailed to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804. "Matthew, Mom and Dad just want you to know how much we loved you, and have the assurance through our faith that we will see you again." John 3:16

This obituary was originally published in the Post Star.