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Matthew Underwood Obituary
Matthew Grinnell Underwood, 35, of Providence, passed away on March 23 at home. His many loved ones are heartbroken, and wish to share love for Matt and gratitude for his short life.
Matt was raised in Marion, MA by the late Peter Grinnell Underwood and the late Annie Goodwillie Underwood. In 2018, Matt received his MFA from Alfred University in Alfred, New York. He has been described as an artist's artist, brilliantly talented and prolific in visual, audio, electronic and performance media. Matt was a quiet person of inquisitive fascination and deep, tender kindness, generous with his time and gifts. The sadness he felt throughout his life sometimes opened up with a laugh that was a bright light of joy.
A non-denominational memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1 PM at Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence, RI, 02909. His loved ones are accepting donations to AS220, a Providence arts organization, and The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention service for LGBT youth. Donations can be made at gofundme.com/matthew-underwood-memorial.
Matt is survived by his dear friend and former partner Brady Dunklee; by Nicola Anderson; by grandmother Nancy Sayre, aunt Beth Underwood, uncles Michael Underwood and Robert Sayre, and cousin Gwen Underwood; and by a beloved community of friends. We love you, Matty.
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C A R D E R
September 17, 2023
Helped move Mr. Underwood from ALFRED UNIVERSITY after MFA was awarded/earned. Matt showed me around Providence Rhode Island. He swam at beavertail where him and his mom used to go. People were fishing nearby. He said "it´s my favorite place on earth." We both swam at East Beach and in a sudsy bay. https://www.rhodyoysters.com/
His favorite oyster bar!
A brilliant person with such talent. Imagined him working for MTV... Wish he wasn´t missing from earth.
Brandon Washburn
April 8, 2020
I grew up with Matt in Marion. He got me into comic books and I considered him to be a big part of my childhood. His mother was always good to me and he was a good friend. Sadly I moved away in 5th grade and lost touch, but I'm glad to have found memories sleeping over his house and walking to the comic book store after school. RIP Matt
RI Mother
April 11, 2019
Condolences to the friends and family.
April 10, 2019
I am saddened to hear about Matthews passing. May he have found the peace and happiness his heart desired
April 10, 2019
When someone you love falls asleep in death the memories of them becomes our treasure. May your wonderful treasures fill your heart with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Thessalonians 4:13,14
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