Asther Mattys

Asther Matthys

Peacefully on October 1, 2002 at Lorne Memorial Hospital, Swan Lake, Dad was called home at the age of 78 years old.

Dad will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Marie-Louise; daughter Marlene (Dennis); son Ron (Marianne) and his four grandchildren, Louise, Paul, Adell and Heidi, who he was very proud of. He is also survived by sister-in-law Angele, six nieces and nephews in Canada and numerous family in Belgium and The Netherlands.

Dad was predeceased by his parents, Emilie and Jules and his three brothers, Arsene, Wilfred and Arnold and sister-in-law Clara.

Dad was born in St. Jan in Eremo on August 18, 1924 to Emilie and Jules Matthys. He was the youngest of four children. In 1958, after all of his brothers had immigrated to Canada, Asther and Marie-Louise and children immigrated and settled in the Silver Springs district at La Riviere, where he farmed until 1985. After retirement from the farm Mom and Dad spent 17 wonderful years on an acreage outside of Pilot Mound where Dad enjoyed looking after his yard. Mom and Dad became snowbirds and spent many enjoyable winters in Texas and Arizona making many new lasting friendships. We will remember Dad for his deep love of the land, his passion for farming and his great love for all animals and nature. His bird feeders and baths were never left empty for he so loved his feathered friends.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church with celebrant Father Firman Michiels. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lorne Memorial Hospital, Swan Lake, MB.

REST IN PEACE DAD