Peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice on Monday August 20, 2018. G. Rae Mathers of Goderich in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Blake) for 45 years. Dear father of Crystal (Mike) McQuinn of Strathroy, Michael (Kelly) Mathers of London and the late Mark Mathers (1995). Loving papa of Mikayla, Aidan, Tyson McQuinn and Kaitlyn, Jett, Cassidy Mathers. Brother of Grace (Bill) Campbell of Seaforth, Ruth (George) Townsend of Seaforth, Ken (Pat) Mathers of Wingham. Brother-in-law of Kathy (Paul) Elliott of Brussels, Paul (Debbie) Blake of Goderich, Judy Dunnell of Trowbridge. Also predeceased by his parents Charles and Jean Mathers and brother Robert Mathers. Rae was an employee of the Works and Engineering Department of the Town of Goderich where he retired as foreman in 2013. He was also involved for many years in men’s, ladies and minor fastball as well as a past active member of the Goderich Kinsmen Club.
The family will receive friends at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St. Goderich on Thursday August 23, 2018 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Goderich, on Friday August 24, 2018 at 11AM. Interment Maitland Cemetery. Donations to Huron Residential Hospice, Goderich Agricultural Park Revitalization Project, St. Elizabeth Health Care or the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged.
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Judy Jenkins
Dear Rosemary….. please accept my sincere condolences!!! hugs, Judy
Jim and Karen Finnie
Rosemary, we were shocked and saddened by the news of Rae’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Many evenings were spent helping Rae coach the boys ball teams and he always did so with enthusiasm and fairness, the same way he lived his life. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him
Jim & Karen Finnie
Mary Jane Burnett and Family
Rosemary and Family
So very sorry to hear of Rae’s passing. Hope all the wonderful memories of your years to-gether will lessen the pain.
Mary Jane and Family
Dennis and Dianne Dosman
To Rosemary and Family and the Mathers Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Please accept our sincerest sympathies on your loss of Rae. Dennis and Dianne Dosman
Patricia Spence
Rose and family, so sorry to hear of Rae’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bob & Pat Spence.
Dianne Blake
That was a lovely tribute to him. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing and sending my deepest condolences to all of the family, but especially to Rosemary as I know that the last couple of years have been very difficult ones. Sending a long distance hug.
Dianne
Linda Pehlke
Rosemary and Family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Rae as a good neighbour and hard worker. I am saddened by his struggles with health issues. He is at peace now….happy, healthy and free at last! Linda Pehlke
John & Jane Hoggart
Mathers families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Lots of Hugs
Colleen Maguire
Rosemary and Family, so sorry to hear of Rae’s passing. Thinking of you all.
Bonnie Jacklin
My sympathies to the Mathers and Blake families
May you love and memories guide you through this difficult time.
Bonnie
Marg Hallman
Condolences to the Mathers family on the loss of such a special person.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Marg and Jim
Gary & Lori Pipe
Rosemary and family, our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. May all the beautiful memories bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart remembering the love that you all shared together. May you find strength and peace to face each new day. God bless you all.
Amy Smith
Rosemary, Crystal and Mike – my deepest condolences to you and your families on the passing of Rae. Your dad was a great guy … I fondly remember the years having him as a ball coach …patient, encouraging and always showed up with a smile! May all your great memories carry you through this difficult time.
Amy
Marilyn Jeffrey
Rose my sympathy to you and your family . Rae was very lucky to have you as a partner. May he RIP
Cindy Cleary
Crystal~
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Please know I am thinking about you.
Paul Jewell
Very sorry to hear of Rae’s passing condolences to the family.
Sur Swan
Rosemary & Family
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Rae. I will always remember his cheerful smile & he easy going ways which made him a very special man to all that had the pleasure to meet him . Hold tight to all the happy memories .
Sue Swan
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Rosemary and family – you are on our minds and in our hearts – with special remembrance of Rae.
Cecelia and Don u
Ruth Ann Steckle
Rosemary, Crystal , Michael & families,
Thinking of you & wishing you moments of peace & comfort as you remember good times shared together as family.
My caring prayers & sympathy.
Angela Preszcator
Mike and Kelly (and kids): Want to extend my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. Ang
Doreen McConnell
My sympathy goes to you Rosemary and all your families. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Rest In Peace Rae.
Doreen
Joanne Hickey
Rosemary, Kathy & Paul and families
My sincere sympathy to all with Rae’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Joanne
Deb Shewfelt
Rose my sympathy to you and your family. Rae was a very dedicated Town employee . May he RIP
Dona Lopez (Baker)
Dear Rosemary and Family,
Kerrie keeps in touch with her friends in Goderich and she told me the news early yesterday morning. I am so sorry. You and Rae were the best neighbours ever and you have had more than your share of hard times. I will include you in my prayers and ask God to give you the strength to get through this difficult time and peace in your heart in the coming weeks. Know that you are loved even over time and distance. Love, Dona and Family.
Grace Thompson
Ken & Pat
So sorry to hear of Rae’s passing. My condolences to you and all the Mathers and Blake families.
Grace
Judy and Paul Kelly
Dear Rose, Crystal, Mike and families
We are so sorry to hear of Rae’s passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Mickie Hamilton
Rosemary and Family….We are so sorry for the loss of your husband Rae, our deepest condolences to you and your Family…May you find peace with all the memories of him…
Ernie Primmer
Our condolences to the families Ernie & Liette Pfrimmer
Brenda Mulligan
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Cherish all the memories. Respectfully and Hugs.
Wenda Humphries
Rosemary, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Rae. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Cynthia Bureau
Very sorry for the loss of your Dear Husband, Rosemary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold tight to your memories. God Bless.
Phyllis Brodie
Hugs and prayers to you Rosemary and all your family at this difficult time
Phyllis(VanDeWynckel) Brodie
Wayne & Gwen Doak
So sorry for your loss Rosemary & Family. Rae was a gentle soul and we enjoyed travelling with you guys to the Caribbean. Rae will be missed by so many but he is at peace now. Keep your memories close in this difficult time as they will help get you through.
Gayle and Barron Purser
Dear Rosemary, Crystal, Mike and family
Our sincere sympathy to all of you
Rae will be missed so much by this community.
We send our love and prayers
Dianne and Harold Leddy
Rose and family
Sorry to hear of Rae’s passing. The pain will finally be gone.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.RIP Rae
Dianne and Harold
Connie Tasker
So sorry to hear about Raes passing. Even though people are not well it is still hard to let them go! Live with happy memories to help you through this.
Dianne and Harold Leddy
Rose and family
So sorry to hear of Rae’s passing. The pain will finally be gone.
Thoughts are with you. RIP Rae
Dianne and Harold
Suzanne & John Anderson
Rosemarie and family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of Rae. He was such a kind and caring man. Always had a smile. May he Rest In Peace surrounded by our heavenly angels. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. 🙏