Matthew Alan "Matt" Dimock - 35, of Blomidon, Kings County, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 as the result of a motorcycle accident in Alberta. Born on February 26, 1979 in Kentville, he was the son of Ronald and Phyllis (Lyons) Dimock, Pereaux. Matt had a smile that could light up a room and was quick to make friends wherever he went. As a child, Matt often declared he would never live anywhere else. He graduated from Cornwallis District High School, Canning, received two diplomas from Algonquin College, Ottawa and earned a diploma as an Electronic Technician from the Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, Kentville. In the years after graduating, his adventuring took him to Ontario, Alberta and Australia, but Matt always returned to the Annapolis Valley. His most recent employment was with Rafuse Building Supplies, Wolfville, where he worked for 10 years. His gentle heart and generous nature gave him a natural affinity with children and animals. Matt took great pleasure in working on his farm, tending to his animals and tinkering with his bikes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Melissa Dimock (Alan McKay), Ottawa; his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Lyons, Shannex-Blomidon Court, Greenwich; three nephews, Isaac, Solomon and Obediah, all of Ottawa; his uncle, Fred Lyons, Blomidon; many cousins and lifelong friends. He will also be missed by his dog, Tessa. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Forrest Lyons; his paternal grandfather, Ronald Dimock; his paternal grandmother, Esther (Ritchie) O'Toole. Cremation has taken place. An informal gathering and reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. No flowers, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquires may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.