Contributions to the tribute of John Matthews

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Jordan Dennis posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

To John's Family, I was deeply saddened when I read about the loss of John. I am living in Victoria, B.C. now, but John was one of the people I missed most about Grande Prairie, and I followed his life on Facebook in the years since we parted ways. John taught me how to be kind to people, at a time when it felt like everyone was against me. His good nature certainly lives on in how I lead my life now. Please accept my deepest, deepest condolences. Jordan Dennis

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Suzanne Baile posted a condolence

Friday, January 31, 2020

I first met John when we performed in The Hobbit together. He had a great singing voice. We then worked together in Theatrix, children's theatre. We were a travelling troupe in Northern Alberta schools. 10 of us travelled in a gutted van with props,costumes, equipment and our luggage. We slept on the floor of gymnasium or classrooms. We all had a great time together. John loved Mars bars and when his back was turned one day at work, I hid his Mars bar. He quickly figured out who was the culprit. It was years later when our paths would cross once again. I bring my Therapy Dog to the Care Centre and who do we find there but John. Every week I would bring him a bite sized mini Mars bar. I would say: "what have I got in my pocketses"? John would say: a Mars bar and I would give it to him. He was a gem and we will miss him.

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Laurie and Harvey Wardill posted a condolence

Friday, January 31, 2020

Kelly our Thoughts and prayers with you and the family at this difficult time. John was quite the character.

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The family of John Matthews uploaded a photo

Thursday, January 30, 2020

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The family of John Matthews uploaded a photo

Thursday, January 30, 2020

In loving memory of

John

1961 - 2020