Matthew R. Lang

Matthew Raymond Lang, of Weymouth, went to be with his loving Savior, at his home, Jan. 29, 2010 He was in his 90th year. Matti is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Bettyanne Corbett-Muir) Lang. He was husband of the late Doris (McLellan) Lang, to whom he had been married for 46 years. He was a son of the late Matthew N. and Jennie Lang. He was predeceased by his brother, D. Stephen Lang and his sister, Catherine Burton. He is survived by his sister, Jennie (Lang) Belcher of East Weymouth. He was the beloved father of Deborah A. (Lang) Fuller, married to Michael and Kenneth P. Lang, married to Carol, all of Weymouth; stepfather of Margaret Wielhouwer and her husband Gregg of Bridgewater and Christina Muir and her partner Rich Mills of Weymouth. Matti was the cherished grandfather of Cynthia Elizabeth Jennie Lang and James M. Fuller, both of Weymouth and Abigail and Rebecca Wielhouwer of Bridgewater. Matti was a lifelong resident of Weymouth. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired manager of Remington Products, Inc. At his death, he was the longest member of the East Weymouth Congregational Church. In his 70 years as a member he served in many capacities; Church School Superintendent, Deacon and on many boards and committees. He was always the first person at any work day or project. Matti had the singular honor of being Deacon Emeritus, a title befitting his years of service. For the past l5 years Matti volunteered at Interfaith Social Services, working in the Pantry Shelf and serving as building supervisor. He was one of the first inductees into Interfaiths Hall of Appreciation. Matti was kind, considerate, selfless and loving. Recently a minister asked what he would like her to pray for himself. He replied saying pray for peace, pray for those who are hungry, pray for the people of Haiti. He cared about everyone. A Service of Remembrance was held Wednesday, Feb. 3at the East Weymouth Congregational Church, l320 Commercial St., East Weymouth, MA. 02l89. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mattis honor may be made to the East Weymouth Congregational Church he loved and served so well. The Peck Funeral Home of Weymouth.