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Matthew Carow Obituary
Athens - Matthew Patrick Carow, 47, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 21, due to a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Born Jan. 19, 1974, in Chicago, he grew up in Lake Bluff, Illinois, and attended Lake Forest High School and the College of Lake County, in addition to Athens Technical College.
Matt was a fierce protector willing to come at all hours of the night when needed. He adored his son, Brantley, and daughter, Madeline. Matt was also known for his big heart and deep work ethic. He befriended and championed co-workers, and he volunteered at the Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline in Macon, Georgia.
In his passing, he continued to give to others through organ donation.
He is survived by his parents, James Phillips Carow, Sr. and Mollie Moran Carow of Athens; his children, Brantley and Madeline Carow; his sister Cathy Carow and niece Sophia Seiller; his brother Jim Carow (Jean), Jr., niece Natalie, and nephews Owen and Kyle; his sister Colleen Carow and nephew Emmett Girton; and his sister Rachel (Redd) Gauna, niece Mollie Osborne, and nephew Jacob Osborne.
A funeral mass was held Sunday at the Catholic Center, with a graveside service Monday at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.
Donations may be made in Matt's name to the Athens Canine Rescue by visiting athenscaninerescue.com or sending a check to Athens Canine Rescue, P.O. Box 7064, Athens, GA 30604.
Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
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Donna Guereca
May 26, 2021
Matthew was funny and fun to be around. He was uncle Matt to my son and always made tj feel loved. The memory I'll always treasure with Matthew is when Brantley was born I'm so thankful I was able to share in that moment with him. I've never seen Matthew happier or more proud than that day. We will always love you Matthew and I'll see you again one day.
Heather Wilkes
May 25, 2021
The most comforting thought is that you are whole again and at peace. Our lives are better left to chance. I could have missed the pain. But Id had to miss the dance. Forever in my heart.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes
May 25, 2021
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