Rodney Ernest Mathews, Sr.

Rodney Ernest Mathews, Sr. obituary, Milbridge, ME

Rodney Ernest Mathews, Sr.

Rodney Mathews, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2023.
Rodney E. Mathews Sr was born August 20, 1976 to Jean (Vance) Mathews & the late Harry R Mathews. He passed away on October 17, 2023 from a short yet aggressive battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Olivia (Dunphy) Mathews, three sons Rodney "RJ" Mathews, Jr & wife Hayley of Milbridge, Nicholas Mathews & wife Anna of Harrington, & Russell Mathews of Steuben, Grandchildren Layla, Rodney III & Paisley, Mother Jean Mathews of Milbridge, Grandmother Alice Vance of Gouldsboro, Brother Gary Mathews & Wife Monica of Milbridge, Sister Amy Moore & Husband Wayne of Milbridge and many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews & Cousins. He was predeceased by his Grandparents Harry Mathews & Eleanor Mathews and Grandfather Ernest Vance of Gouldsboro.

Rodney enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. He was very proud to be a Papa to his 3 grandchildren. At a young age Rod became involved with the Petit Manan Ambulance service and Milbridge Fire Department. He loved camping at Second Chain Lake with his very close friends Steve & Karen Santerre. He worked in the carpentry fields most of his life, most recently working for Nichols Carpentry for Matt Nichols who was more like a brother and close friend than a boss.

A celebration of life will be held on November 19, 2023 from 1pm-3pm at the Steuben Fire House.

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October 25, 2023

Daryle Williams posted to the memorial.

October 24, 2023

Judy Driscoll posted to the memorial.

October 24, 2023

Karen Santerre posted to the memorial.

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Daryle Williams

October 25, 2023

So sorry for your loss Olivia & family.
Daryle Williams

Judy Driscoll

October 24, 2023

He loved to play horseshoes we played every Sunday He was a very good person he will be missed

Karen Santerre

October 24, 2023

There are so many memories of you ! I will always look at your tree at the lake to remind me of you might even have to give it a Budlite now then but most I will say is goodnight Billy Bob till we meet again !

Theresa Chase

October 24, 2023

Working at the store as a cashier

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