John "Jack" Matthews

John "Jack" F. Matthews; 80, of Nashua, NH, formerly of Stoneham, MA; passed away on
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH.

Jack was born in Cambridge, MA on October 20, 1929; son of the late John F. and Lucy (Riley) Matthews, Sr. and was also predeceased by a brother Donald W. Matthews. Jack is the loving husband of Ruth (Outram) Matthews of Nashua. They united in marriage in July 1948, and have shared the last 62 years together.

Jack was a graduate of Stoneham High School Class of 1947. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was employed for many years as a Sergeant for the Stoneham Police Department and later was part of the security force for Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA. Jack is a communicant of Community Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Nashua. Throughout the years he enjoyed instructing many bible study groups. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, photography, and especially spending time with his family.

In addition to his loving and devoted wife Ruth, Jack is survived by two sons; Bradford J. Matthews and his wife Nicolette of RI, and Richard D. Matthews and his wife Teri of MA, five daughters; Linda Mack and her husband Bruce of IL, Brenda Catucci of NH, Ruth-Ellen Matthews of ME, Mary Lou Burke and her husband James of NC, and Alaine MacIntyre of NH, a sister; Barbara Hamilton of NH, many grandchildren and great-grand children, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 3 PM to 7PM at the ZIS-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 26 KINSLEY STREET, NASHUA, NH 03060. A second viewing will take place at the Community Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 5 Saint Laurent Street, Nashua, NH 03064 on Monday, May 17, 2010 from9:30 AM to 10:30AM followed by a Funeral Service in the church at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to the Community Chapel Church of the Nazarene (address above).