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Ethan N. Matthews

1994 - 2020

BORN

1994

DIED

2020

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Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home

55 Westminster Street

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Ethan Matthews Obituary

Rockingham, VT - Ethan Nicholas Matthews, 25, of Missing Link Road passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Ethan was born in Brattleboro, VT on October 13, 1994, the son of Robin and Melissa (Perry) Matthews. He attended school in Saxtons River, was a 2012 graduate of Keene High School, and worked for Best Septic. Ethan enjoyed kayaking and fishing.

Surviving is his wife Amy Rae Rawling; his parents Robin and Melissa Matthews; his brother Spencer Matthews; his grandmothers Margaret Perry and Janis Frakes; his cousins Courtney (Mark) Lambert, Emily Perry, Kaija and Scott Martin, Jasmine, Erin, Jason, Shane, and Emma Perry-Ives, Calleigh and Zoey Perry, and Jaxson Ruggiero; his aunts and uncles Michael Matthews, Theresa Perry, Bethany and Leslie Perry-Ives, and Betsy and Doug Perry. He is predeceased by his grandfathers David Matthews and Dale Houston.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, 733 Third Avenue, Suite 510, New York, NY 10017.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Brattleboro Reformer on May 8, 2020.

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Doreen Fournier

May 16, 2020

Melissa , Robin , Spencer , Margaret , and Family , We were so saddened to hear of Ethan's passing . Our hearts go out to all of you . May your good memories , the love of family and friends , and God's peace be a comfort to you now and always . With Sincere Condolences

Doreen Fournier

May 16, 2020

Melissa , Robin , Spencer , Margaret , and famiy , We were so saddened to hear of Ethan's passing . Our hearts go out to all of you . May your memories , the love of family and friends , and God's peace be a comfort to you now and always . With Sincere Condolences

Mike Crisp

May 11, 2020

Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen Simonds

May 9, 2020

Oh Melissa. My heart breaks for you. So sorry for you and Spencer.

Zandy Rollino

May 8, 2020

I remember when he drove to PA to pick up my daughter Gina Rollino Winchester because I could not he was such a good kid. My heart hurts for your family may god watch over you all.

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