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John Matthews
February 12, 1935 - December 4, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">John Douglas Matthews <br />February 12, 1935 - December 4, 2015 <br /> <br />An extremely positive outlook allowed John to progress through the stages of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis with humour and grace. He said that he was lucky to have reached the age of 80 and he had enjoyed a good life. <br /> <br />Left to enjoy the wonderful memories are his spouse Sandy Cooper, daughters Gayle Matthews and Debbie Palmer (Paul Kos), grandchildren Jess and Matt Palmer, siblings Carolyn (the late Jim Kelly), Bob (Marie Kovacs), Judy (Bob Paterson), sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Jim Kellam, as well as many special friends, nieces and nephews. <br /> <br />John's career as a civil engineer began in Toronto in construction, then moved into municipal work in East York, Fort Erie and Milton. He loved flying and golf and enjoyed many fun years at the cottage in Haliburton, as well as numerous trips with friends and family. <br /> <br />We wish to express our sincere thanks for all the support and care John received from his health care teams. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please consider a donation to the Dorothy Ley Hospice, a gift to a charity of your choice or have a nice dinner and raise a glass to John. <br /> <br />A celebration of John's life will be held on January 7, 2016 at 1:30pm at Glen Oaks Funeral Home, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville, ON, 905-257-8822. Personal reflections and eulogy commencing at 3pm. <br /> <br />Please take a moment to sign the online guestbook and share your memories of John with his family. <br /></div>