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South Kent, CT - Kenneth R. Mateer of South Kent, CT, died Saturday April 4, 2015 in New Milford Hospital at the age of 78.
He was born October 1, 1936 in Whitinsville, MA, son of the late Charles and Alice (Culley) Mateer. After graduating from Fairfield University with a Bachelor of Science Degree he married Meredith Barton on June 28, 1958 in Danbury, CT. They lived in New Milford before moving to South Kent twelve years ago. Mr. Mateer owned and operated M square Engineering in Newtown before retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Mateer was an avid gardener, loved camping and summer road trips and traveling to Maine and walking along the Marginal Way.
Besides his wife Meredith, Mr. Mateer is survived by his son, Korey Scott Mateer of South Kent, CT; his daughter, Tracey Lee Mateer of North Branford, CT; daughter in law, Roberta Mateer of New Milford, CT; a brother, Robert Mateer and his wife Gail of East Douglas, MA; his grandchildren, Duncan Charles and Sean Patrick Mateer; several nieces and nephews in MA; and his cat, Rascal. He was predeceased by his son, Kevin Mateer on May 27, 2014.
Funeral services will take place at a later date. Arrangements were handled by the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.
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Tracey
June 16, 2024
Happy Father's Day in Heaven Dad...I celebrate your memory on this day...Still terribly missed.
Your daughter
Tracey Mateer
April 2, 2024
I miss you Daddy....
Your loving daughter,
Tracey
Tracey Mateer
April 1, 2023
I miss you Dad. Every day....
Your loving daughter
Tracey
TRACEY MATEER
April 4, 2017
I STILL MISS YOU EVERY DAY DAD. HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN. YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER, TRACEY
Blanche Castonguay
April 12, 2015
With sincere sympathy,
The Castonguay family (neighbors while you were in New Milford)
Erik Olovson (Traceys'Boyfriend)
April 11, 2015
Unfortunately I only had the pleasure of meeting Mr.Mateer until recently.From what Ive experienced he was a great Dad and husband and only wish I had more time to get to know him better.I thank God for the times I spent talking and laughing with him He will be missed daily.Rest In Peace
George Duncan
April 10, 2015
Mr. Mateer (as I know him) was always wonderfully supportive to me and my photographic endeavors. I spent many holidays with him and his family and, although I will miss him, his presence and advice will always be with me.
April 9, 2015
Too a brother that I loved very much The weekly talks we had talking about our old times and our familYs old and new. Our calls were important to both of us,I will miss them very much because I got too share them with my brother,I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. sO LONG FOR NOW BUT WE WILL TALK IN THE NEXT WORLD YOUR BROTHER BOB
April 8, 2015
sorry for your loss the McDonald family/of Whitinsville, Ma
April 7, 2015
It was a privelage to know Ken. Rest in peace. Sorry for your loss. John Coury
April 7, 2015
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Steve and Naureen Stone (Woodbury, CT)
April 7, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Darlene Brochu
April 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Tracey Mateer
April 6, 2015
A candle for you Dad to always light the way. Tracey
April 6, 2015
I'll miss you more than I can express Dad. I love you very much. Your heartbroken daughter, Tracey
Erin & Erik Goulet & Boys
April 6, 2015
The world has just lost one of its greatest gifts. I love you to the moon Uncle Kenney.
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