Westville – Charles Tupper Matheson, 58. It is with great sadness that the family announces Tupper’s passing on Tuesday, February 12th. Tupper died suddenly at his home, the Adult Residential Centre in Riverton, with caring staff at his side. Tupper was born in Lansdowne and was the son of the late Trueman and Kezia (Wilson ) Matheson. When Tupper was two, the family moved to Westville where he lived until moving to Riverton in 1990. Tupper attended the first special education class in Pictou County. Tupper worked with the wonderful staff and clients at Summer Street Industries (SSI) for many years until his retirement in 2000. Tupper’s mother, Kezia, worked tirelessly to help establish Special Education Classes and SSI and is considered a founding member of both. Tupper was very well known in the Westville, Union Centre and Middle River areas as he loved to travel around on his bike visiting neighbours for a cup of coffee or a smoke. Many of these trips included his best friend, and fishing guide, Norman Johnson. Later LORDA became Sam and Tupper’s favourite fishing spot. Tupper also loved working around the sawmill (C. Trueman Matheson Lumber Limited) and tagging along on the various trucks. Tupper was fascinated by machines, big and small, especially lawnmowers. He would spend hours operating or taking them apart. Tupper was a huge music fan and would play his various pieces of audio equipment for hours on end. Tupper loved babies and pets. Tupper’s smile, sparkling blue eyes and famous sense of humour will be missed by all who knew him. Tupper’s greatest love was his family who will cherish a wealth of memories. He is survived by brother, Sam (Janet), Westville; sister, Pearl Alice Michael (Tom), Halifax; niece, Marie; nephews, Adam and Thomas; and Uncle John Wilson. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 Friday at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with the Rev. Glenn Cooper officiating. Donations may be made to the “Program Account for Client Activities” at the Riverton Adult Residential Center, Summer Street Industries or any charity.