Name: Calling hours for Larry J. Mathewson
Start: 2019-09-20T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-09-20T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Allore-Martenson Funeral Home - Ford Chapel

Mathewson, Larry J., age 72 of Carleton, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. Born February 28, 1947 in Trenton, Larry was the son of Edmund and Eleanor (Sharbneu) Mathewson. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Belknap, on August 30, 1969. Larry led a very successful career as a Financial Advisor and Tax Accountant. He also taught school for both Taylor Public Schools and Airport Community Schools, as well as serving on the Airport Board of Education for over 16 years. Larry enjoyed golfing, tennis, kayaking and hiking. He was an avid Detroit Tigers Baseball fan, supporter of the Wounded Warriors Project, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Airport Baseball Booster program. Larry leaves to cherish his memory, Bonnie, his wife of the past 50 years; children: Amy (Matthew) Hudson of Kalamazoo and Richard (Laura Sisco) Mathewson of Carleton; four grandchildren: Hunter Hudson, Logan Hudson, Lola Mathewson and Corbin Mathewson; as well as three siblings: Carol (Tony) Czerwonka, Diane (Steve) Gaynier and Kathy (David) Gaynier. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Glen Mathewson. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at the Ford Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 23620 N. Huron River Dr., Rockwood. Friends may call Friday from 2pm until 5pm and 6pm until 8pm as well as Saturday from 10am until a Memorial Service at 11am. Memorial contributions in honor of Larry may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Warriors Project or Airport Community Schools Baseball Program. For more information, to send a floral arrangement or to leave an online condolence, please visit

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Published by Heritage Newspapers from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2019.

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Art and Lyn Richardson

September 21, 2019

First of all, as a first cousin of Mary Terese Fleszar, I am so very grateful to Larry for his work in getting John Norman Collins off the streets and in prison where he belongs. I am so glad that the Channel 2 special story was done recently when Larry could still be on it, and his story be told as well.

Secondly, we got to know Larry when he was our CPA for many years!

Our deepest sympathy to his family. May your memories of him be a comfort to all of you during this difficult time.

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Tony Catros

September 19, 2019

I first knew Larry as a fraternity brother at Eastern Michigan University. He was a person you could always rely on to do the right, kind, and honest thing; he truly cared about others, and had the best heart. He will be missed by his family members, who were always his main concern and love, and by so many others whose lives he touched with his caring.
Rest In Peace, brother.

Jan Queen

September 18, 2019

I remember Larry from my teaching days at Airport. I also remember how he helped crack the John Collins case while on campus at Eastern Michigan University. I lived across the hall from Bonnie, while we were freshmen at EMU. Prayers for Bonnie and family. Sincerely, Jan (Rariden) Queen.

Kathy Racine

September 18, 2019

Larry had the biggest personality-he spoke to anybody and everybody. It didn't take long for a stranger to become a friend to him. If Larry had a mantra it would be "Always be Kind" as this was the piece of Larry's heart I witnessed on many occasions. His greatest passion in life was Family-Bonnie and Amy and Rick -he worked hard to make sure all of them were happy and healthy. They gave so much back to him in so many ways because of their love and respect for him. Larry could tell stories that had you rolling on the floor or crying your eyes out. This wonderful man will be truly missed by so many.
Kathy Racine

Barbara and Jim Kohn

September 18, 2019

Our hearts reach out to Bonnie, Amy, Rick, and the rest of Larry's family.
We taught for many years at Airport with Larry. He was a well respected teacher and member of the community. He was a close friend that we will miss dearly.
God Bless Larry's family and comfort them at this time.

Rock & Jan Langton

September 18, 2019

Our hearts go out to the family. I had Larry as a teacher and a neighbor. What a great guy. God bless you.

Gary Westerdale

September 18, 2019

Mr. Mathewson was my drivers ed teacher. Everyone could tell that this guy is a great person.

Henry Schafer

September 17, 2019

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Mathewson family. Larry was a respected educator within Airport Community Schools for many years. To further his influence and assure Airport of continued excellence he served on the Board of Education as well. A pillar of the community Larry will be greatly missed by those who were lucky enough to have met him. Henry Schafer Family

Kathy and Jerry Agrusa

September 17, 2019

In the late 70's our staff would look forward to Larry's bonfires that went to the wee hours of the night. As Larry would drive his jeep through the woods looking for more firewood, he would say,
"Look at my majestic barn" Also where would you find someone to come to your home to do your taxes and bring a load of firewood ?

Lisa Glendening

September 17, 2019

My deepest sympathy at this time. One of the nicest teachers I ever had at Airport.

John Kwiatkowski

September 17, 2019

Larry and I pledge the Arm of Honor together back in the spring of 66. Theres a special bond with that. Mole as we called him was a very special person. He will be missed.

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