Passed peacefully away at the Burin Hospital on November 29, 2017, Ephraim Wilson Matthews of Burin, aged 91. Pre-deceased by his wife Ruth, parents Ephraim and Rachael, and sisters Millie Dawe and Mary Miller. Leaving to mourn his son Thomas, brother Edgar (Ruth), sisters-in-law Barbara Warenchuk (Paul), Marguerite Kizer (Don), Ella Cheeseman, brothers-in-law Rodney Banfield (Alice), Eugene Miller, cousin Gloria Atkinson (Will), and his special friend Carrie Rogers. Remembered lovingly by nieces, nephews, close relatives, and numerous friends. Donation in his memory may be to a charity of one's choice. Visitation will be held on Friday December 1,2017 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Rev. James Spencer officiated Funeral service from Serenity Chapel, Burin on Saturday, December 2, 2017 with interment following at Anglican Cemetery, Hodder's Point. Pallbearers were Brian O'Driscoll, Kevin Lundrigan, Sherry Butler, Calvin Drake, Reg Wareham, Dwayne Marks. Honor Guard were the Firefighters of Burin. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin "Because We Care." 709-891-2225 www.serenityfh.com.