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Matthew Quane Obituary
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, Matthew Quane passed away at age 91.
Matthew was born on January 2, 1930 in Newmarket, Ireland to Michael and Bridget. He came to San Francisco in 1957 and married Ellen Murphy in 1960. Matthew was a master carpenter for over 40 years and took pride in his craft.
Matthew had a passion for watching horse races, golf, and tennis. He had fond memories of sunny summers spent in Kenwood with the Buckley and Mockler families.
Matthew was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ellen, his parents Michael and Bridget, his brother Dan, sisters Joan and Nora. He is survived by his love and best friend, Helga D'Arcy, his daughter Michelle and son-in-law Daniel O'Connor, and his two grandchildren, Fiona and Deirdre.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, July 14th at St. Stephen Church on 301 Eucalyptus Drive. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Stephen Church.
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Christine Diaz
June 10, 2025
Dearest Helga, Ad I searched the pages for you I found Matthew´s Obituary. Gives me great joy to know you were accompanied by him until his departure. Forever in my prayers
Kat Miles
August 17, 2021
Michelle, Donal, Fiona, DeeDee, and Helga:
Matt was very cherished by with numerous childhood and adolescent memories I shared with him during dinners with Ellen and Michelle at the family table.
When Ellen passed, Helga, it is beautiful and hopeful for others to see that someone can find true love twice. What I will always remember about Matt is his smile, spark in his eyes, and his wonderful hardworking work ethic. He always made time for family. The Earth loss is great with an outstanding man passing, Heaven's entry is celebration. I am sure in heaven we will all sit at a banquet table, have joint meals, laugh, share memories and get to see the spark in his eyes in the spiritual heavenly realm. It was an honor, a gift to grow up and have so many wonderful memories of such a great family. Michelle, even tho years have passed in between meeting again, you are always a sister. You are always my best friend. You are always loved. And, to Matt, a spiritual glass is raised and I say I bet you brought an infinite amount of shiny dimes to heaven! (He knows what it means)
In love.
Joanne Desmond
July 16, 2021
My deepest sympathies Helga
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