Michael Christopher Matthews (19 Jun 1947 - 10 Jun 2019)

Mike carried out the funerals for both my parents, and was a profoundly warm and reassuring presence throughout both the expected death of Ken and the shock of Viv's. He was a friend to them both in life and death. I recall he arrived within half an hour of me phoning him, the morning I found Viv, and added some stability to the worst days of my life. I'm ashamed to have not thought of him recently and deeply saddened to discover, months afterwards, that he passed.

All my best - Dave Dexter

MIKE – What a life!
So many helped, encouraged and saved in so many ways, often unseen.
An energy that was extraordinary, a strong man, highly skilled and knowledgeable in so many different areas. A one off! and the best friend ever. Mike – he was ‘THERE’ for anyone who needed help or was in need. Loved and missed, memories are forever.
Tricky sometimes, with the best of intentions, but ask with a problem and he nearly always had the answer and empathy in loads.
Sailing – what he didn’t know about sailing could be written on a 5P piece. But still when sailing he always referred to his best friend Paul Kent although he knew quite well what to do.
His voice with its Cornish edge and laugh that could be heard miles off was great. He really enjoyed a good laugh with his friends and I have never known anyone with so many friends.

Now he is another star in the sky.
Loved and missed by family and friends forever.
Olga

Rest in peace dear Michael

With fondest memories of a very special person: Mike will be sadly missed.

Mike was a very special person and will be missed enormously. Rest in peace.

Mike was a very special person and will be missed enormously. Rest in peace.

Sending our deepest sympathy to the Matthews family. Helen and Stuart

In loving memory of a real gentleman.

I am so sorry. Mike was so lovely when he organised my son Dan's funeral, I will never forget how kind he was.

So sorry for your loss. Sending love to you all.

My Dad worked for five generations of Matthews from when he first started work from about 1925.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I will be holding you all in my prayers especially on the day of the funeral as I am unable to be there next Tuesday. Much love, Annie

Eternally grateful for the care and empathy he showed at the sad passing of both my parents. He will be sadly missed.

Heartfelt condolences to Muriel and Mike's family. As a Celebrant, I knew Mike for many years. He was such a good man and will be a great loss to the community.

In your memory dear friend.

In your memory dear friend.

In your memory dear friend.