Kevin Dale Matheson
Lieu de naissance : Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lieu de décès : Howie Centre, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 19 septembre 2009
It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Kevin at home on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Born in Toronto, Ont., he was the son of John and Betty (Miller) Matheson, Glace Bay.
Kevin served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 13 and one half years, and later was employed as an oil truck driver until his illness. He was a member of the East Bay Legion. He was a huge fan of the Boston Bruins, NASCAR and Mark Martin was who he rooted for. He enjoyed shooting darts, playing pool, water skiing and he loved listening to music. He was involved in the Vince Ryan Tournament as a player and a dedicated volunteer. Kevin enjoyed having kitchen ceilidhs at home with his friends.
Kevin enjoyed many nights with his family and friends at their family bungalow on the Mira River, having bon fires, and participating in the poker runs. Kevin was very family oriented and introduced many friends and children to Mira Gut; taking them for boat rides to see the eagles nest, water tubing, searching for sea glass, sand dollars, digging quahogs and fishing for mackerel. Kevin had a great outlook on life, he lived each day to the fullest.
Besides his parents, Kevin, also known as ‘Wilson’ is survived by his loving wife, best friend and soul mate, Donna (Magliaro) Matheson; daughters, Nicole MacNeil (Kirk), Jennifer Matheson (Sam); sons, Jamie and Joey Matheson, Kraig Reid; his precious grandchildren, Brandyn, Andrew, Chloe and Timothy.
Kevin is also survived by his siblings, Glenda McNally (Neil), Shauna Matheson (Terry), Roddy (Mary) Matheson, John (Darlene) Matheson; mother-in-law, Sheila (Bill) Taylor; father-in-law, Frederick Magliaro; brothers-in-law, Freddy Magliaro, Daniel Magliaro; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles; and many great friends, especially Joleen and Bobby Currie.
Kevin will be deeply and sadly missed by all who has had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will take 11 a.m.Thursday, Sept. 24 at Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, with Fr. Errol MacDonald officiating. Interment to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Centre Expansion Project or the Palliative Care Unit of the CB Regional Hospital.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
