Joseph R. Mathews 1933-2013 WILBRAHAM - Joseph R. Mathews, 80, passed away Wed. Sept. 11, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 16, 1933 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Meyers) Mathews. Joe was a graduate of Newman Prep High School and earned his BA from Merrimack College. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Joe owned Mathews Associates for over 26 years. Before that, he worked for H. P. Hood and Sons for 25 years. He was a former member of the Lions Club, Elmcrest Country Club, Ludlow Tennis Club and was a Deputy Sheriff for Hampden County. Joe also was a past chairman of the Wilbraham Democratic Town Committee, past president of the Jaycees and former director of the Chamber of Commerce in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was a communicant and usher at St. Cecilia's Church. Joe was also a member of the Wilbraham hockey and football boosters and coached little league baseball and softball. Joe leaves his loving wife, Rena (Beaupre) Mathews, a son Daniel P. Mathews of Reston, VA., daughters Donna M. Johnson of Suffield, CT., and Karen A. Mathews of Chicago, IL., his son-in-law James M. Johnson and daughter-in-law Jacqueline Mathews, his 5 cherished grandchildren, Eric, Sean, Lauren, Kelley and Nathan, his sister Mary Maccario of Melrose, MA., along with several nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his brother Donald G. Mathews. Funeral Services will be held MONDAY 11:15 AM from the SAMPSON'S CHAPEL OF THE ACRES FUNERAL HOME, 21 TINKHAM RD. followed by a 12:30 Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Cecilia's Church, 42 Main St., Wilb. Burial will follow in Woodland Dell Cemetery. Calling hours will be held SUNDAY from 2 to 5 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Cecila Church, Faith Formation, 42 Main St., Wilb., MA 01095 or to Baystate VNA and Hospice, 280 Chestnut St., 6th Floor, Spfld, MA 01199.
On September 12, 2013
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