Matthew J. Ethier

Matthew Ethier Obituary

ETHIER, MATTHEW J., 42, of Commonwealth Avenue, died Sunday at home. Born in Warwick, a son of Maureen A. (Streeter) Ross of Cowpens, SC and Joseph O. Ethier of West Warwick. He was a resident of West Warwick for most of his life.

Matt was a machinist for many years and was employed with Dean Machine, Inc., in Cranston. He was an avid hockey fan, enjoyed motorcycles, music and his dog 'Duke'.

Besides his parents he leaves two brothers, Aaron Ethier of Forked River, NJ and Chad Ethier of New York City; two sisters, Cindy Faiola of Warwick and Erin Ethier of Cranston and his step-father, James Ross. He was the grandson of the late Joseph and Emma Ethier and the late Maurice and Vivian Streeter.

His funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church, Church St., West Warwick at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. VISITING HOURS: Friday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2374 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 in his memory would be appreciated.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 28, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Ethier

13 Entries

Paulette

September 19, 2005

He died and a part of me died with him...

I lived and a part of him lives with me...

His True Love

August 30, 2005

How would I begin to say that one day he came and stayed to fill the hole that was inside my heart...

I found myself wondering about just going through emotions of grief and finding myself in such a crying state at every minute of my day...there I was for some reason in the store we would go to get the lyrics of his reason...I wondered why and didn't forget the spots there he visited...and I found myself looking where he would have took me to...only to show me how all of my hidden thoughts where written in the lyrics...and there it was a disc that only he would understand and for me to see...that I needed to find him singing the words to me...not knowing then just why... but I bought it for that reason...he sang to me through those words and what he told me was for me to be that same strong and special person...for what he taught me on that day was that he would always be inside the big hole he left in my heart and to help me through the grieving...I haven't cried since that day and I know now he came to me as an angel to help me through...to understand...to let me be that special person he used to know and how he reminded me of that everyday when we were together...that we were just one person...love is something that is just more than incredible and no one can remove or deny that from our lives no matter what they are feeling...it is never what it seems on the outside... it is only what has grown on the inside that will be what I have that no one else will ever-ever understand.

One & Only

August 29, 2005

God Bless Matthew forever and on this special day he would have been 43...

He came to me and showed me how I needed to say my farewell. I am so gratefull to him and how he opened my eyes to it all.

His True Love

August 29, 2005

Common fortune seeks us all and slips our binding rings we'll turn our heads and make us reel we'll bare our arms as wings...before our feet a feather drifts beyond us it will fall...cause time will bid and make us rise...make feathers of us all...My love he breatheed the air of kings yet fell beneath his luck and in his heart a yearning yet before his time shook all the gifts that God had gave and those fate denied gone to where all treasures laid and where the feather flies...

but none...but sky I have to go should I return the thee...gone to where the feather flies to all eternity...but for a time I got more time till I a feather be...

God bless Matt forever and on this 29th day of August he would have been fourty-three

"Frenchey"(pb) His friend forever

August 2, 2005

Just by reading the thoughts and prayers that have been sent it shows and tells everyone how important life is and how Matt viewed life. Matt is and always will be a part of my thoughts every single day. He seemed to have such a special way that everyone couldn't help but admire and see. His touch was like nothing I have ever had nor will I forget. His music seemed to be how he would cope with his day. He would hold the lyrics in his heart it seemed. He was always there for me and I really am having such a bad time lately trying to bear my days without his gift of company with me everyday. I know he is here beside me watching and waiting for me. I am lucky to have this gift he gave to me and I can only wish to see him soon. My dreams are filled with all of our memories and our special days spent together will be all I have to get me through this difficult time right now. No one could ever understand just what we had and what our thoughts were and maybe it is best that way. I know by his words that we will be together someday and that day won't come too soon for me. I became a big part of Matt and he became a part of me and that is what I will hold close to my heart forever. Love is something no one can deny nor forget. Matt loved me and I loved him and no one will ever know how precious that became nor the words we had said.

A friend forever

August 2, 2005

Beverly Lima-Turcotte Class of 61'

July 30, 2005

Dear Maureen: Sorry to hear about your son. It has to be the most difficult thing to bear. God be with him.

Bro. Michael Lautieri

July 30, 2005

Be assured of my prayers for Matthew and also for the family.

With prayers,

Bro. Michael Lautieri o.c.s.o.

Holy Spirit Monastery

Conyers, GA

Anthony Amaral

July 29, 2005

Matt was a great man and I will miss him a lot. I enjoyed the conversations I had with him because when I spoke to him you could tell that he really did care. He was genuine. He was a joy to be around and I'll miss him.

Suzanne Coutu Landy

July 28, 2005

Dear Maureen,

My sincere condolences on the loss of your son. I cannot even imagine how heartbreaking this must be for you and your family.

May God hold Matthew in the palm of his hand.

Suzanne

Ryan Santo

July 28, 2005

I was saddened today to hear the news of my friend Matt's passing. I work at lonestar, and i was prevleged to know Matt and see him often. We became friends, and Matt was that guy who would come in and put a smile on alot of people's faces. We had a lot of conversations; his Bulldog, work, hockey, his girlfriend, you name it we discussed it. I didn't realize the person Matt really was untill now unfortunately. What amazed me about Matt was that the world could be crumblin down around him, and he would still be as layed back and chill as they come. If i had to say something about Matt it would be that he is the type of person alot of people wish they could be. Matt was genuine, his life wasn't controlled by money or wanting the best job or car out there. He just wanted to sit down and talk about life. I used to tell Matt everyday that i felt like i wasn't going anywhere and how i needed to catch a break and get a real job. He would tell me not to lose sleep over it and if you spend all your time worrying, your going to miss out on all the good things around you. Thats how he lived his life and thats how i'll always remember Matt. He left a lasting impression on me that i will never forget. There will always be a seat at lonestar for him.

Barbara Meunier Gwaltney

July 28, 2005

Maureen

My heartfelt condolences to you and Joe and your family..

Paulette Boucher

July 28, 2005

Matt was a very true genuine person and a close special friend to me.He had a very big heart and our special memories will never leave my thoughts. He had a unique and charming character and he will be a sad loss for myself as well as his loving family. Matthew has taught us not only that life is too short but that you can never spend enough time with the ones that make such an impression in your life. His family will be of great loss as well as myself. My prayers of strength to help his family through this difficult time will be there. I am so fortunate to have known Matthew and I cannot bear the thought of this loss. He was a big part of my life every day and that is what I will cherish from now on. He loved and enjoyed his dog Duke and he will now be with him forever. He was also very intellegent and was talkative and social when he wanted to be. All could see that he was special and had great qualities. When we were together he would shine so bright. Matt took pride in himself and his home in addition to his motorcycles and electric car. He was very wise with money and loved to listen to music every single day. He loved playing mostly "vinyl" on his elaborate stereo system. He listened to a variety of music and loved to share the lyrics with me. He leaves an incredible space in my heart that will always be there. I know his family feels that as well. Nothing can be said about how to grieve when something so tragic and unexpected happens like this loss we now all have to face.

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