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Matthew Lein Obituary
STERLING - Matthew J. Lein, 33, died unexpectedly. He leaves his wife, Jamie (Osborn-Flanagan) Lein and son, Mason of Hull. He also will be missed by his parents, Barry and Cheryll (Windward) Lein of Sterling and his brother, Adam of New York, his grandmother, Marcelle Windward, a myriad of aunts, uncles and cousins and hundreds of his friends and acquaintances.
Matthew graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. He worked for UPS in Shrewsbury and had been a glass blowing artist since he was 14. Matt will always live in our hearts.
Calling hours in celebration of Matthew's life will take place on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. in the Miles-Sterling Funeral & Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11th at St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge Street, Sterling. In lieu of flowers, you may consider making a donation to the education fund for Matt's 3.5 year-old son, Mason through PayPal on http://adamlein.com/Matt or to the Mason Lein Education Fund, PO Box 705, Sterling, MA 01564. To share a memory or to offer an online condolence, please visit
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Lein
Karlie Sanford
January 10, 2014
Praying for Matt and his family.I am so very sorry and you have my deepest condolences. As I understand it, though I didn't know him personally, he was loved amongst many and will continue to be loved and thought of with fond memories. May this knowledge bring peace, solace and comfort to his family and friends during this difficult time,and always.
Karin Daigle
January 8, 2014
Cheryll- your faith has been remarkable during this difficult time. Your strength is nothing short of amazing. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Donna McGrath
January 6, 2014
Dear matt, I have fond memories of you as a young man. I cherish them in my heart always! I still have the beautiful glass pieces you made back then & I will keep them forever. Thank you for being my friend. You have been missed & will continue to be missed until we all cross over. Until then.. Blessed be.
Mary Eley
January 6, 2014
Cheryll,
I am so sad to hear this news. You and your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Matthew is at peace with his heavenly Father where there is no pain or suffering until you meet again.
With sincere sympathy,
Mary Eley
Bob and Sherryanne Snipes
January 5, 2014
To Adam, Cheryl, and Family,
We are saddened to know that Matt is no longer with us. Our love and hopes for peace are with you all.
A M C .
January 4, 2014
All our prayers are with you Matt and our hearts are with your family. May God Bless you and bring you peace.
January 4, 2014
To Matt's Family: May you be filled with peace and consolation during this difficult time. Matt will continue to be remembered and prayed for each day. JoAnn Nally
Vivian Peluso
January 4, 2014
Friends and family will forever miss Matt. He was such a talented artist and a loving father, son and brother. May God's blessings be on all of Matt's family and friends.
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