Gwendolyn Lelia “Gwen” (MacKenzie) Matheson
1924-2018
Matheson, Gwendolyn Lelia (MacKenzie),
“Gwen”. 93, Greenfield, beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and sister, passed away
Monday, January 22, 2018 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre,
Truro with her family by her side. Born October 17, 1924 in Onslow,
she was a daughter of the late Beryl and Grace (Mooring) Cox. The most
important things in Gwen’s life was her family. She loved
her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren.
Gwen loved music and enjoyed singing and playing her guitar
and the piano. She enjoyed family gatherings, camping and going for
drives in the country. Her favorite thing was going for coffee with
her sons. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, planting flowers, cooking,
baking and watching the birds in the bird feeder. She wanted her
family to remember her for her good sense of humour and the many
family meals she made. Above all else, she loved the
Lord.
She is survived by sons Larry (Faye), Sedley (Carol), George
(Rhoda), Russell; daughters Zilpha, Bonnie (Terry) MacDonald, Mary Ann
Rutherford; 15 grandchildren; step-grandchild; 19 great-grandchildren;
sister Meleta Wallace;
She was predeceased by her first husband Earl MacKenzie;
second husband John Matheson; brothers Aulden, Murray, Wilfred;
granddaughter-in-law Kimberly (Trites) MacKenzie.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall~Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where visitation will take
place on Friday from 6-8 pm and where funeral service will be
Saturday, January 27th at 2:00 pm. Pastor Ken
Banks will officiate with a reception to follow in the funeral home.
Burial will take place at a later date in the Greenfield Cemetery,
Greenfield. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to a
charity of choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Gwen’s obituary on-line and selecting
“Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gwendolyn Lelia Gwen MacKenzie Matheson 19242018.source
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia