MATTHEWS, RHODA L. - 83 - On December 11, 2012, surrounded by loving family, Rhoda Matthews was called home to be with God and her heavenly family. Born on June 3, 1929 at Canaan Station, NB, she spent many years involved in her community of Berry Mills NB, but had most recently lived at Buckingham Place in Riverview. She enjoyed being a member of the Experienced Champions, Joy Group and Women’s Missionary Society of Berry Mills, as well as City Impact Church. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, and held dear in the hearts of friends and family. Cherished wife of Oliver Matthews for 61 years. Beloved mother to Brian Matthews (Denise), Rick Matthews (Jackie), Carol Matthews, Kimberly Moreside (Myles), James Matthews (Claire), and Rhonda Langelaan (Paul). Adored sister of Bob Killam (Marguerite), Rev Gillis Killam (Lorna), and Bernice Howson (John). Proud grandmother of Lynn, Jennifer, Vanessa, Stephanie, Nancy, Rachelle, Greg, Johanna, Kathryn, Zack, Sarah. Precious great grand-mother to Cody, Jessie, Raven, Lydia, Mike and Emily. She will be reunited in heaven with beloved family members, including her parents Addison and Viola (Sherwood) Killam, her sister Evelyn Christie (Alec), brothers Everett Killam (Mary) and George Killam (Frances), as well as infant brothers Douglas and Orland. Rhoda also had special love for many others, including Chris and Shannon Killam, niece Gloria Blakney, as well as long-time friend Millie Palmer. The family wants to make special thanks to all who made efforts over recent days to contact Rhoda, visit, or to send their love and prayers. We also want to thank Pastor Donny Leger and Pastor Tim McKinnon for their prayers and words of support. We also want to extend our gratitude for the attentive care provided by the staff and nurses at the Moncton Hospital units 2600, 3400 and 6600, including Dr. Laughlin, Dr. Phalen and Dr. Pam Walsh.
Visitors will be received at Fair Haven Funeral Home 1177 Salisbury Rd, on Friday evening December 14th, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. A celebration of Rhoda’s life will be held at Fair Haven Funeral Home, on Saturday, December 15th, at 2:00 PM, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rhoda’s name to The Parkinson’s Society, Diabetes Association, Extra-Mural or Moncton Hospital would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. The family invites you to send online condolences to www.fairhavenmemorial.ca