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Matthew Fairbanks Obituary
Matt was born on March 10, 1934, the son of Alice and Roy Fairbanks. He received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago and Ph.D. in philosophy from Notre Dame.
Matthew shared his passion for philosophy with thousands of students at the University of Scranton, where he taught for 47 years. Matt made a challenging subject interesting with his enthusiasm and humor. He was the youngest tenured philosophy professor at the university.
Matt is survived by Janet Loewe, his beloved partner of 40 years. Matt is also survived by his son, Michael Fairbanks; Michael's wife, Marylee; his daughter, Lauren Jagernauth; her husband, Madan; and grandsons Nigel Jagernauth, Benjamin Lubovac and Sebastian Fairbanks.
His brother, Ray, and his beloved daughter, Jeannie, predeceased him.
A celebration of Matt's life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Electric City Ballroom at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center on Adams Avenue. All are welcome to this bereavement luncheon. Parking in the hotel garage is complimentary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc.
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Elaine Sporko
September 9, 2019
My condolences to the families.
Gary Duncan
September 1, 2019
Professor Fairbanks was one of the most important people in my life. I would not be where I am today, if it were not for him. He was one of the best educators I have ever had. He made you critically think about every topic under the sun. He made you grow as a person. I cannot even begin to express how sorry I am at his passing. Hugs to his family. I was blessed to have him in my life. I think any who know him, who knew him, even decades ago, would say the same. RIP Professor-you made a difference in so many of us.
Ken Vercammen
September 1, 2019
Dr. Fairbanks was a legend to his U of Scranton students. Condolences to Mike Fairbanks and family from his college cross country team members.
Maria Brown Gething
August 31, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maria Brown Gething
Lisa Feola
August 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
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