Donald Michael 'Don' Matheson
Date de décès : 28 mai 2008
Donald Michael ‘Don’ Matheson, passed away peacefully at home in Merrickville, Ont., on May 28, 2008, at the age of 68. Formerly of Sydney, N.S., he was the son of the late Donald and Winnifred (Coonan) Matheson. Beloved husband and soulmate of Caroline (Matheson) Matheson; loving father of Robert (Josette Louli) and Kelley (Patrick Cholette); proud Grandpa to Joshua, Jonas, Corey, Leo and Emily. He is survived by sisters, Pearl (Herbert Martin), Dartmouth, Clare, Sydney, Kathleen (Albert Hill), Sydney; brother, Raymond (Lucy Leroux), Petrolia; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by mother-in-law, Minnie Matheson, Sydney; sister-in-law, Hughena Matheson (Andrew Sobkiewicz), Burlington; and brother-in-law, Donald Matheson, Toronto. He was predeceased by sister, Patricia (2007) and brother-in-law, Phillip Brooks (2008). He retired from Sydney Academy high school where he taught. Don was forever passionate about world affairs and social issues. He was a loyal Maple Leafs and Montreal Expos fan, accomplished gardener, cook and an admirer of music, literature and the arts. He was also an avid tarabish and pool player. He will be especially missed by his best friends, Clyde Campbell and Lloyd Pistone. In memory of Don, a memorial gathering will be held in Ottawa at the Pinecrest Reception Centre, June 7, 2008, from 2-4 p.m. A Cape Breton gathering in his memory will be held at a later date. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Brian Dick and staff, the many doctors and nurses at the Ottawa General Hospital and the Regional Cancer Centre of Eastern Ontario, Smiths Falls (Beckwith Street) Pharma Plus, Community Care co-ordinator Marie McLean and in particular, nurses Connie, Joanne and Darleen and Dr. Anna Wojski. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s name to the Sydney Academy Scholarship Fund, 49 Terrace St., Sydney, N.S., B1P 2L4, or to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be made by e-mail to www.colefuneralservices.ca.
