MATTHEWS, Allan Joseph

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan on Wednesday April 22, 2015 at the F. J. Davey Home at the age of 84. Much loved husband and best friend of Barbara for 62 years. Cherished Father of Terry (Claire), Raymond (Kathy), Christine (Mike), Dean (Lori) and the late Ronnie. Father-in-law to Heather and Chris Robson. Much adored Poppa to Jeff, Daniel, Andrew, Rachael, Adam, Matthew, Jordan, Ashley and Christian. Great Poppa to Bianca and Keegan. Son of the late Wilfred Allan and Rachel Matthews. Predeceased by his siblings, Daphne, Katherine, and Jackie.  Family and friends are invited to celebrate Al’s life on his and Barb’s 62^nd wedding anniversary, Monday April 27, 2015, at Precious Blood Cathedral, with visitation in St. Anne’s room from 9:30am until time of Memorial Mass at 11:00am with Rev. Hamish Currie officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or ARCH. Special thanks to the Behavioral Supports Ontario (BSO) Group for their compassion and support. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 215 St. James St, 705-759-8456. Messages of Sympathy and Condolences are available on-line at www.osullivanfuneralhome.com .