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Donald Matthews Obituary

Age 83 of Weymouth, formerly of Hyde Park & Dorchester July 9, 2007. Beloved husband of Jean (MacPherson) Matthews. Father of Susan J. & her late husband George Garofalo of Plainville, Donald P. & his wife Doris Matthews of Braintree & James C. & his wife Janet Matthews of Weymouth. Brother of the late Arthur Matthews, Zella Yates, Helen Spear & Audrey Libby. Grandfather of Christopher, Mark & Stephen Garofalo & Christopher & Timothy Matthews. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the SOUTH WEYMOUTH McDonald Funeral Home, 809 Main Street. (Rt. 18 opp. South Shore Hospital) Thursday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in the St. Francis Xavier Church at 11:00 o'clock. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Wed. 4-8 P.M. Donations in Donald's memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, 55 Commercial St., Weymouth, MA 02188. Air Force Vet. W.W.II.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 11, 2007.

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Steve & Robin Sherrick

July 27, 2007

Dear Jean & Family,
Our deepest sympathy. Don will be very missed, but all the memories will be remembered. Like his love for drawing. We are fortunate to have a few things we can treasure that he made for us. This is a difficult time for all of you to go through. I know how much he always worried about his family and the love he had for everyone. What I will miss is his smile when he saw you. It was a genuine smile. One that always said I'm here and I care about you. I wish I heard about his passing so I also could of said my good bye's. He was a wonderful friend that we will truly miss.

Sister Zita Fleming

July 23, 2007

My dear Jean:
How sad I was to read of Don's death. Unfortunately I could not get there due to recent surgery.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have wonderful memories of Don from way back. Peace and blessings
Sister zita Fleming CSJ

Daniel Riley

July 12, 2007

Dear Jean and family:

I wish to express my sympathy at Donald's passing and my prayers. May God Bless him with eternal joy in Heaven. Fr. Dan, Sacred Heart.

Bonnie Puckett

July 12, 2007

Donald, I will never forget your smiling face and how good you made everyone feel when you were around them. You will be missed and loved forever. Bonnie Jean

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