Heidi A "Adler" Matthews

Heidi Adler Matthews, age 60 of Marlborough, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 23, 2025. Heidi was born in New York, NY, the daughter of Robert D. and Roswitha "Viti" N. (Nett) Adler After attending Babson College, Heidi moved forward in many corporate and retail positions. She was primarily known to many in her community of Marlborough for her countless years with CVS Health, until 2020.

Heidi loved being on the soccer pitch, whether it was watching her kids play or helping other community kids involved in youth soccer, MA soccer and club soccer. She always remembered the special white pizza order for the one kiddo that would not eat red sauce and found extra shirts or cleats for a player that was in need. Not only did she make time for 20 years of dedicated service to the Marlborough Youth Soccer program (being awarded Massachusetts Youth Soccer's Parent of the Year in 2003) working hand in hand with her husband, but she was an incredibly dedicated dance mom for her daughter and the Hudson studio where she danced. Once her daughter continued her dancing career in college and on, Heidi supported that dream and many years of choreography, behind the scenes and watching on livestream, when she could not attend in person.

She gave so many years of service dedicated to the students of Marlborough. As her enthusiasm for supporting public school education expanded, she decided to join the School Committee in 2012 as an elected official and never stopped. Heidi was a tenacious advocate for the students, all students, and worked tirelessly to champion their needs and successes by working collaboratively with her committee peers, school administration, the students, and the community, She spoke her mind and gave her blood, sweat and tears to make the Marlborough Public Schools the best they could be. She was fierce in her passion and committed to high expectations and quality. She assumed her newest and most favorite title of "Bubbie" in 2022 when her first grandson was born. This grew her heart more than she could have ever expected. Each grandbaby and fur-grandbaby couldn't have loved her more.

Heidi was her happiest on the beach surrounded by her family and friends. Jamaica and Fire Island, NY being two of her favorite spots to soak up the sun, you could catch her with an occasional spicy margarita in hand. She loved exploring new countries and trying new foods and was always up for a spontaneous adventure. You could always count on Heidi for loving advice but also a lighthearted joke when it was needed most.

Heidi was preceded in death by her mother, Viti Adler.

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Adam Matthews of Marlborough; son Brenden P. Matthews and his wife Jillian of Rutland, their sons River and Oaks; her daughter Courtney A. Cardin and her husband, Tanner "Rooster" Cardin of Brewer ME; her fur babies Daisy & Jake, her father Robert Adler and his wife Dorsey Adler of Savannah GA; 4 nieces; extended family and dear friends that will miss her immensely.

At Heidi's request there will be a Celebration of Life where everyone can tell stories and remember a very full life. We will be hosting it at the Marriott Courtyard in Marlborough Saturday July 19th from 1pm - 4pm. We'd love for everyone to wear casual,,colorful clothing that reflects Heidi's love of travel-especially to the Caribbean-and her happy place: the beach

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to: https://because.massgeneral.org/HeidiMatthews