In Memory of

Herbert

Henry

Matchem

Obituary for Herbert Henry Matchem

It is with great sadness that the family of Herbert Henry Matchem announces his passing at his residence in Harbour Breton on Sunday, April 5th, 2020, age 78 years, formerly of Gaultois.

Herbert leaves to mourn his loving family: his wife, Emma Frances, of 59 years; daughters, Christina (Earl Simms) at Oromocto, NB, Carol (Guy Levesque) at Russell, ON and Cindy (Murray Kennard) at Courtice, ON; son, Herb Matchem, Jr. at Paradise, NL; eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; brothers , Jack Matchem at Halifax, NS and Victor Matchem (Shirley) at Milltown; sisters, Ruth Priddle at Milltown and Shirley (Harvey Rose) at Fortune; brother in law, Tom Young at Fortune; sister in law, Patti Matchem at Orleans, ON; plus a number of other relatives and friends.

Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Violet Matchem; brothers, Edgar, Jim and Clarence Matchem; sister, Charlotte Young; sisters in law, Effie Matchem and Tilly Matchem; brother in law, Hedley Priddle.

Herbert was a proud member of the Canadian Rangers for 34 years and a loyal member of the Canadian Legion for 20 years.

Due to the COVID-19 , there will not be any visitation or funeral service at this time. Private Burial took place at the Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Breton on April 8, 2020.