Esther Joan (Purdy) Matthews
1925-2018
Esther Joan
(Purdy) Matthews – Welland, Ontario, formerly of Truro,
passed away peacefully in her 94th year, in Welland, Ontario on the
evening of June 28, 2018.
Survived by
her loving husband of 68 years, Arnold McCully Matthews; son, Ronald
Matthews (Wendy); grandson, Shawn Bradley (Shelley); granddaughter,
Katlee Matthews; great grandson, Jack Bradley. Greeted at the gates of
heaven by her late daughter, Judith; parents, Charles and Annabelle
Purdy; siblings, Ruth, Helen, Edward, Margaret, Charlotte, Jean.
Born and
raised in Truro, Esther and her sister, Margaret decided to take a
week long trip to Welland, Ontario in 1949; when she found out the
hourly rate as a Secretary at Atlas Steels in Ontario, they decided to
stay. Luckily enough, they met two handsome young men from Debert who
were working at John Deere in Welland and the rest was history.
Esther
enjoyed golfing, curling, writing poems, painting, playing cards with
friends, and visiting Barbados in January with her husband and friends
for 25 years. In her late years she developed a spunk that was loved
by all; her sass, sense of humour, and devotion to her family are some
of the many traits she will be remembered by.
A graveside
service will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Terrace Hill
Cemetery, Truro, The Reverend Gary Yetman officiating.
A celebration of Esther’s life will
follow at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 106 Debert, 1252
Masstown Road, Debert. In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes
Canada are welcomed.
Arrangements
have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young
Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Esther’s obituary on-line and selecting
“Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
GOING HOME
Another year has come and
gone,
We’re on the road
again,
Driving down the
401,
For a little
spin.
The sun is shining high
above,
The East Coast we’re heading
for,
We’re going home to
see the folks,
Who could ask for
more.
Here we are in Old
Quebec,
Where they say
“Bonjour”,
The speed limit is 100
clicks,
But my chauffeur’s
doing more.
It’s time to call it a day my
dear,
At Presto- Lac we’ll
stay,
We’re thankful that
we made it safe,
And really enjoyed the
day.
A
beautiful day on 108,
Over the hills we
go;
The swaying of the road and
car,
Makes your body go to and
fro.
Now
we’re nearing
Moncton,
Our trip will soon be
o’er,
It sure will feel some
nice,
To see the Fundy
Shore.
Here
in Debert with family and
friends,
In Truro we’ll see a
few more,
With time we have left, you can
surely bet,
We’ll make the most
of our tour.
For fifty years we’ve travelled this
road,
We’ve seen changes
over the years,
With added tolls and extra
roads,
And we sometimes leave in
tears.
Esther
Purdy Matthews, July 1998
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Esther Joan Purdy Matthews 19252018.source
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia