Deepest sympathy to Fr Matthew’s Family as well as the Lake Huron Family of Parishes from the Catholic Women’s League Councils of Huron Perth.

My sympathy to The George Family.
I thank God for the years Fr. Matt. was our Pastor at St. Boniface & St. Peter’s, we were truly blessed.
He was a kind humble man who lived life to the fullest.
R.I.P. Fr Matt.
Mary Ducharme 💕🙏

Our deepest condolences to the entire George family. Fr. Matt was a true leader of God. He will be solely missed. RIP Fr. Matt. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🥲

What a blessing to have known Father Matt! Like so many we were deeply saddened to hear of the accident and his passing. To the family of Father Matt we send our sincere sympathy. He was a wonderful man. Long will we remember his compassion, wit, and faith.

My sympathy to Shirley and all her family for the loss of Fr. Matt.
I know many pilgrims will remember walking with him in the Holy Land, and I do, to.
May his memory be a blessing to you, Shirley, and to all who knew him.
Joan Bolt

Dear Shirley & family
Our condolences on the death of our beloved Fr. Matt. He will be truly missed. Thank you Lord for the many years you have given Fr. Matt to bring many souls to your service. May your tears be turned into dancing. God Bless you and comfort you as you adjust to Fr. Matt’s death knowing he is in the arms of our Loud.
Hugs and prayers

Mary & Louis Sanders

I had the pleasure of meeting Fr. Matt during his time with us in the Diocese of Whitehorse. His engaging personality, missionary spirit, and complete trust in the mercy of God are some of my memories of him. He is so much closer to God now.
John Robbins
Whitehorse

Heartfelt condolences to Father Matt’s Family.
He was a kind, nonjudgmental person.He will be sorely missed
by everyone , who knew this kind gentleman.
Watch over us Father 💔

Our condolences to the George family. Father Matt was our Parish priest at St. Boniface in Zurich. It’s so sad.

Lori and Murray Armstrong

Dear Shirley,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. He was clearly well loved as a parish priest and this is a great loss for the community as well as his family.

My deepest condolences to Fr Matthew’s family.
We live in hearts we leave behind.

Our deepest condolences to the George Family! We were blessed to have had Fr. Matt as our pastor for several years at .Boniface in Zurich. Fr. Matt was a true friend, very compassionate and devoted to his priestly vocation. Heaven must be rejoicing as they gained another angel in their midst! May God hold you in the palm of His hands forever R.I.P. Fr. Matt!

Our deepest condolences to the George Family, so sad to hear about Father Matt’s passing, he had a lot of sorrow in his life I still remember him telling us how he lost one of his sister so close to Christmas in an accident. It has been a very difficult time for the Catholic Religion to be strong, but he has always shown us his strength. RIP Fr. Matt a courageous journey!

Dear George Family,
We send our sympathies and prayers to you during this sad time. Fr. Matt was our pastor at St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone. He was instrumental in so many ministries especially with our youth and the less fortunate. From coordinating World Youth Day in 2002 with 100 pilgrims, priests and Bishop from County Meath in Ireland, to social justice, to right to life, and on and on. His unique sense of humour and style will never be forgotten. As a fellow Scouter he led the Scout Vesper at my former late husband’s burial, “Softly falls the light of day, as our campfire fades away. Silently each Scout asks, have I done my daily task? Have I given the world my care, remembering to smile and share? Scouts turn to God in prayer, knowing He will always care.” Rest in peace Fr. Matt….job well done.
Wendy & Brian Cunningham

Deepest sympathy on the loss of Father Matt. He was our associate pastor in Wallaceburg and his wonderful sermons came from a deep voice close to his soul. Fond memories remain.
Janet Kempe

Dear George Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Father Matt. He was our parish priest at St. Peters Church in St. Joseph, ON. He will be deeply missed by our parishes in the Zurich area, as well as the Zurich community. Father Matt always had a smile to share with you. He cared and took the time to get to know his parishioners personally. When he first came to our parishes, I remember him expressing how happy he was to be the pastor of St. Boniface and St. Peters. He loved to share a joke and relate a story. He was very devoted to Cusillo.
One of his many efforts that I will remember him for is how he worked with the other pastors in the area to promote unity in the Zurich and Exeter area churches. One of my fondest memories of Father Matt is when he was playing his guitar and singing with Pastor Ryan and Pastor Nadine on the stage at the Bean Festival Sunday Service a few years ago. He really encouraged the parishioners to take part in the joint activities among the churches in our area such as the live Nativity and the Bean Festival Sunday Service.
May you rest in peace Father Matt,
Sandy Wondergem

Extended sympathy to the George family. FATHER Matt was truly loved and respected by all who new him. May he rest in peace.

💐My deepest condolences to the family of Father Matthew.
You are in my thoughts & prayers as we all come to adjust to the absence of Fr Matthews incredible presence.
Rest in peace Fr Matthew. You were an example of the joy of Christ. I am sure you were greeted by the words “Well done, good & faithful servant “
Sincerely
Madeleine Marie Addy 🕯🕊🙏
Sarnia

Rest In Peace Dear Friend.
You will be missed.

Janice & Tom Robson

Big Guy,
You made a difference!

We are deeply saddened by the news of Fr Matt’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to the entire George family. Fr Matt officiated our Wedding during his 6yrs with us at St Mary’s in Tillsonburg. He will truly be missed and touched the hearts of many.

My deepest condolences to Fr. Matthew’s family and loved ones. We studied together at St. Peter’s Seminary. We even did ballroom dancing lessons together when we were both working in Essex County. He was a lovely man and will be missed greatly.

My deepest sympathies to Fr. Matt’s family. It still seems surreal that he is gone but he will never be forgotten. He was very devoted to the Cursillo movement. I will always remember the summer BBQs we had in Alymer where he led the sing-a-longs playing his guitar. And I still picture him knitting on our Cursillo weekends. I have several fond memories of Fr. Matt and will remember him in prayer.
R.I. P. Father Matt. Now you’ll be singing & playing your guitar for the heavenly choir. Until we meet again.
Alexis Tremeer

This is surreal father Matt was my parish priest at st. Mary’s in Tillsonburg for 6 years he always had time for meh is smile was sincere May the Lord bless his family in this time of grief and may father Matt rest peacefully in the arms of our lord and savior Jesus
Connie shuga

A true gentleman and comforter as a Pastor and friend. We will miss your bellowing voice and humour Fr. Matt! Thank you for all that you did not only in our church community but our community at large.
You will be forever missed,
The Ihrig Family
Frank, Elizabeth, Sebastian, Christa

Shirley,
I was so saddened to hear of Fr. Matt’s passing. May God grant you peace during this tragic time. Know that he was loved by all of the CWL. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sending my love and hugs to you.
Mary Jane Princeton Sacred Heart CWL