Matthew D. Houck

Matthew D. Houck, 36, of 76 Greeley St., died Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Clinton Hospital, after being stricken ill.

He leaves his wife of nine years, Harmony L. (McElhiney) Houck; three daughters, Alycia, Rachel, and Kylie, at home, and another child due in October; his parents, Donald S. and Patricia M. (Hennis) Houck, of Clinton; a brother, Timothy J. Houck, and his wife Jessica, of Clinton; his father-and-mother-in-law, John and Madalyn (Clark) McElhiney, of Clinton; three sisters-in-law: Danielle Francis and her husband, Jo-Jo, Melissa Largey and her husband, Patrick and Allyson McElhiney; and his grandfather-in-law, George H. McElhiney, who was a great inspiration to him. He also leaves behind aunts, uncles and cousins; a very special niece, Kayla Houck, and very special nephew, Joshua Houck; a friend, Tracy L. Poudrier, who was like a sister to him; and his best friend, Paul Hyde, all of whom he loved very much.

Matthew was born in Worcester and was raised in Clinton. He was a graduate of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Marlborough.

He worked most recently as a carpenter for Prism Developers of Clinton. Previously, he worked for the Carpenters Union of Boston, and was a certified welder.

Matthew enjoyed restoring cars, biking, the outdoors and fishing with his children. A proud father, Matthew's greatest joy was watching his daughters grow, and he was looking forward to meeting his new child this fall.

Matthew will be sadly missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.

A calling hour will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Houck Children's Fund, c/o Clinton Savings Bank, 200 Church St. Clinton, MA 01510.

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