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Matilee Meek Obituary

Matilee S. Meek
Age 90, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Born in Leetonia, Ohio to the late Vernon and Stella Brinker, Matilee was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Massillon and a former member of the Massillon Women's Club. She was active in the PTA when her children were in school and enjoyed sewing, reading and cooking.
Other than her parents, Matilee is preceded in death by her husband Charles Meeks; sons, Ronald and Richard D. Meek and brother, Alton D. Brinker. She will be greatly missed by her son, Thomas (Ann) Meek of Canton; grandchildren, Melissa (Perry) Custer, Matthew (Tammy) Meek, McKenzie Meek, Douglas (Candy) Meek and Melanie Meek and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Central Presbyterian Church in Massillon with Rev. Larry Lalama officiating. Matilee will be laid to rest at Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call at Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home, Massillon Chapel on Monday from 6-8 and one hour prior to the funeral service from 10-11 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in Matille's name to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or the Ohio Visiting Nurses, Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, 2500 East 22nd Street Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Matilee's care has been in trusted to Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home.
Atkinson Feucht Hare
Funeral Home, (330) 833-4193

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Published by The Repository from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2009.

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James Baus and family

December 15, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 13, 2009

Melissa and Family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved grandmother. You are in our prayers.

Love,
Debbie Hearn
Jennifer Fantone

McKenzie Meek

December 13, 2009

There's this place in us where your hand still rests, your hugs still linger, and your whispers softly echo. It's the place where a part of you will forever be...in our hearts. Rest peaceful Grandma, Your finally home with our Lord.

Love Always, Melissa, Doug, Matt, Melanie, McKenzie and Families.

December 13, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chad & Sarah Lucas

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