Obituary of John Joseph Matthews

Matthews, John Joseph (Johnny Grandma) - 74, of Grand Anse, passed away peacefully, on August 18, at Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston with his family by his side. He was a resident of the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home in Port Hawkesbury. Born in Louisdale, he was the son of the late John Dougald and Mary Irene (Marchand) Matthews. Johnny was an avid hunter, fisherman and a proud gardener. He enjoyed playing cards, dancing and contributing to a heated debate about Politics. He instilled in his children the importance of hard work and honesty. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 50 years Delores Matthews (Cogswell) along with his seven children, Bert (Anna) Petit De Grat, John (Jackie), L'Ardoise, David (Janet), Louisdale, Dean (Brenda), Grand Anse, Scott at home, Lorrie (Mike), and Melinda (Mike), both of Grand Anse; 14 grandchildren, Stacey, Russell, Jasmine, Jessica, Micayla, David Jr., Megan, Zachary, Cody, Joshua, Michael, Monica, Hannah and Bradley; he is also survived by many brothers and sisters, Cassie MacRae, Black River, Edward , Thomas (Mary), both of Grand Anse, Suzanne Dorey (Velma), MacIntyre's Lake, Edna Cogswell (Charlie), Evanston, Arthur (Pauline), River Bourgeois, Carl, Dundee, Hubert (Marie), Grand Anse, Jean Linthorne (Joe), Stellarton, James, Fort McMurray, Alexander (Rose), Petit De Grat; sister-in-law Cassie Matthews, Grand Anse; aunts, Margaret (Peggy) Doliver, Halifax, Almeda Boudreau, Loretta Marchand both of Louisdale and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Charlie, Wallace, George, and Mattie; sisters, Florence, Loretta, Rose; brother-in-law Archie and sister-in-law Florence. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation by request. Burial will take place on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. in St. Louis Parish Cemetery, Louisdale with Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Donations in Johnny's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (NS) or to the Alzheimer's Society (NS). Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. To light a candle in memory of Johnny or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.chboudreau.com