The death occurred peacefully at Hillsbrough Hospital, Charlottetown, on Thursday, May 15, 2008, with her family by her side of Florence Roamine Matthews, age 78 years. Born April 13, 1930, in Union, P.E.I., she was the daughter of the late Russell and Amy Lou (nee Ramsay) Matthews. Dear sister to Clair of Montrose, Wendell (Betty) of Alberton and Maewood Dorman of Chilliwack, B.C. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Lowell, Kenneth, Haldine, Glenn, Frederick, Noella, Gwenlyn in infancy, Florence Maewood at age 3 and Glenn Wright at age 3. Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral on Saturday from the Gordon Memorial United Church Alberton for funeral service at 4 p.m. Rev. John A.C. Wilson officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Alberton. If so desired, memorials to the P.E.I Humane Society or to the Hillcrest Cemetery Fund would be appreciated. www.rooneyfh.ca

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