Edwin L. Matchett
1953-2021
It is with broken hearts that the family
of Ed (Edwin) Lane Matchett announce his passing at the Moncton
Hospital on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 after a long fought battle with
cancer. He was born in Newcastle, NB, on September 8,
1953.
He will be dearly missed by his loving
wife and best friend, Dawna; daughters Shelly LeBlanc (Marcel),
Janelle Watling, and son Rick Matchett; and his father William (Bill)
and his wife Donna; Ed was predeceased by his mother, Mona Violet
Matchett (Baisley).
He cherished his two grandchildren who
were the apples of his eye, and who he was so proud of:
Grampy’s girl and little dancer, Emma LeBlanc, and his
hockey player, Noah LeBlanc. When able, Ed hardly ever missed a game,
practice, or dance recital.
Ed is also survived by his two sisters
Linda Lutes (Kenderick), and Karen Hopper (Kevin), several aunts and
uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends.He will also be
missed by his fur baby, Cooper, and fur grand dog Milo and was hopeful
that he would soon be reunited his sweet little
Zoey.
Ed was an avid sports fan and cheered
for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. He played baseball,
hockey, and curled for most of his life and was a former member of the
MCA Curling Club. He had retired from Bell Aliant in 2008 after 30
years of service.
Respecting Ed’s wishes,
cremation will take place at Cobb’s Funeral Home and
Cremation Center at 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview, NB (869-2007).
Donations made to the SPCA of Moncton or to the charity of the
donor’s choice would be appreciated by his family. Online
condolences can be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edwin L Matchett 19532021..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick