Robert Matthews

Passed away suddenly at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's on Thursday, November 22, 2018, with his devoted wife by his side, Robert Charles Matthews, aged 70 years. Predeceased by his parents, Roland and Mildred Matthews; and special sister-in-law, Loretta Matthews. Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories, his wife and the love of his life for 50 years, Patricia (nee Thorne); his daughter, Debbie (Guy Marsh); his son, Bobby (Christina); grandchildren: Victoria (Ryan), Meghan (Justin), Samantha, Emily, Jacqueline, Olivia and Lil' Bobby; brother, Ronald; brothers-in-law: Jim Thorne (Alice), Ken Thorne (Patricia) and Gary Thorne (Kim); nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends. Thank you to Dr. Adams, his team and staff of the Cardiac Care Unit at the Health Sciences Centre and Dr. Gardiner, his team and staff of the Surgery Unit at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Hopkins' Funeral Home, Old Perlican on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 11:00 am. to 2:00 pm. with funeral service to follow in Hopkins' Funeral Home Chapel. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's memory to The Salvation Army.