Tuesday, March 12, 2024
To Roger, Peggy, Renee, Marc and Paul, we are sending our condolences and deepest sympathies to you all on the loss of Matthew.
My partner Heather and I have been next door neighbours of Matt’s for almost 10 years. We both moved in to our respective houses at roughly the same time and we hit it off right away. We regularly chatted outside when he was out for his break and us doing yard chores. Many times a great chuckle was had amongst many topics discussed. We also had a great partnership in looking after our properties. He would help us out in winter by snow blowing our driveway. We returned the favor in the spring/summer by mowing our lawns.
Matt also went above and beyond on a couple of occasions. Once in helping to do a quick roof repair and coordinating it with a roofer while we were away. Most recently after the big wind storm before Xmas, he went and bargained with a roofing group who couldn’t complete our roof before then to come on Christmas to do the work. He went and paid for it for us, with a return payment only requested at a set price. We never knew the deal he did but appreciated the effort he went to, to do this for us. He even often offered rides to/from nearby areas, which was taken some of the time.
Over the years we shared ideas on house renos, yard ideas, and common health interests. Even now when I go out and look over to his porch I expect to look up and expect to see him there and start the next discussion. Matt, you will be missed and were a great neighbour. Thank you for your support and friendship over the past 9+ years. Grant and Heather
