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Joe Legris posted a condolence
Saturday, April 19, 2025
My mentor, my colleague and friend. Our condolences to the Matthews family.
Joe and Alexa(Vaughan) Legris
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Sandra Matheson posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2025
To Tina ,,,Leslie, Amy and Lisa...and Marylou. Johnny, Marcia, Sally and I were all so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was always a very special person and cousin. Johnny and I remember with great fondness the summer vacations we shared at Nano's with Bill and Marylou...hard to believe how long ago it was and yet so well remembered. Bill always seemed more like an older brother as he was always willing to listen and help when needed. We will always appreciate him being prepared to represent Linda at a very difficult time in her life and of course especially challenging for Mum. Bill was Nano's favorite or we all thought so and for good reason...he was there for his mother and for Marylou willingly taking on the role of man of the house and of course he has been there for his girls and you Tina. He will be missed by all who knew him.
With much love and affection...Your cousins...The " Toodie" Whalens.
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Susan Mott posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2025
We have happy memories of time spent with Bill and Tina when we visited Fort Myers. Sending our deepest condolences to Tina and family.
Mitch and Sue Mott
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Bill and Marilyn Hicks posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Bill and I were so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill and Marilyn Hicks
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Michael Bowlin posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2025
I met Bill around 1973 when I was a naive law student and Bill was a lawyer who volunteered his time at the local legal aid clinic. I told Bill I had interviewed a client who was scheduled to go to court/ had a wonderful case and needed to be represented by a lawyer in the courtroom.
Bill agreed to represent the client on a gratuitous basis. In the courtroom we discovered the client was less than truthful. Bill spent a whole day in court for nothing!
I learned a big lesson. Bill never complained. Over the subsequent years, Bill and I would often joke about My Excellent Court Case.
Bill was a real gentleman and a good example to young people coming into the legal profession.
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Thelma Innes posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Bill will always be remembered for his capable and generous response to community needs including, but certainly not limited to ,when I called upon him to provide help with United Way campaigns and the Forever Fund
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Merwyn Sheehan( Donahue) posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Dear family of Bill Matthews,
I read this obituary on the weekend & wanted to express my condolences to you & my sincere thankfulness & generosity of this man, who helped my mother , in his earlier career in the early 1970”s , to navigate a land issue successfully & ease her worries over it. He was understanding, obliging & sincere.
I remembered him 50 years + ago, that is how the impression of his work affected us.
In thankfulness & gratitude & peace to his family,
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Bonny Hoyt-Hallett posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Tina ,seems I have known Bill forever and always enjoyed meeting and talking to you both on the times we would meet when out in Fredericton. Tina my sincerest sympathies. Fredericton has lost a stolwart community minded individual whose presence will be missed by many.
May the memories of good times help through these difficult ones.
Bonny Hoyt-Hallett
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Andy and Cathy Atkinson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Tina we are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I first met Bill through the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and later we were longtime members of a Business Round Table group in Fredericton. He provided such thoughtful and valuable advice to me and my business over the years, both as a friend and later as a lawyer. I really enjoyed every conversation I had with Bill and we were later delighted to meet you through social functions. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Barb White-Perkins posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Tina , please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Dear Tina and family,
Our heartfelt thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. We spent some time this morning chatting about how Bill was a fun-loving and kind person along with reflecting on his time as the Fredericton Chamber's president from 1985 - 1986.
Please accept our sincerest condolences,
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce staff
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Mike McAloon donated to The Chalmers Foundation Inc.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Tina, Lisa, leslie & Amy .. Our deepest condolences on Bill's passing. We always enjoyed each opportunity we had to connect with Bill, discussing all matters of community, business, politics & family (usually at some large family gathering). He was very proud of all of you, a constant theme in every conversation .Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time ... Mike & Margie McAloon
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Jean Stewart posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2025
Tina and girls - Don and I along with our family wish to send you our condolences on the passing of Bill. We met Bill in March of 1970 when we were looking for an apartment to rent. He was a wonderful person and we knew at first sight that we would be happpy to rent from him and Tina. Their apartment was in the same building as we were renting. And 3 years later we bought our first home from him. Bill made that transaction so easy for us. He was such a friendly and jovial person and he always took time to stop and talk about our families. We are going to miss our little chats and will cherish the memories we made with you both.
Don and Jean Stewart
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John Whalen posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2025
Dear Tina and Family,
This was such a shock to both John and me. You and Bill were always so
welcoming and hospitable to me when I came into the family. He and John had a good visit in the Fall. John is still reeling from the news of the loss of his dear cousin. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We look forward to telling you in person how sorry we are for your loss. God bless. Anne and John
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Geraldine McPhee posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2025
I knew Bill from FHS, class of 1962. He was such a nice guy, a great addition to our class . The next time I saw him, we were parents attending school functions for your Amy and my Jill. And later we attended class reunions. He was always so friendly. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss, and Jill sends condolences to Amy from Calgary.
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Monday, March 24, 2025
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Judith Dobbelsteyn posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2025
I admired the efforts Bill made to stay in touch with my husband Francis. They were friends since High School. He would call and ask if we wanted to get together and go to a movie or a bite to eat or meet up somewhere in Maine. I have happy memories of him. Take care ,Tina. Judy Dobbelsteyn.
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robin hanson posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2025
Bill was a great friend , we hunted together , volunteered together . He was my role model in life .
What a wonderfull human being . We loved discussing politics and the state of the world . His contribution to his community ,his province and nation was ABOVE and BEYOND.
Bill was a born leader and his dedication to helping others lives on throught the many friends he has .
Robin Hanson
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Paul and Genevieve LeClair posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2025
Tina, we were so sorry and shocked to hear of Bill's passing. For you and your family, please accept our sincere condolences.
Bill and I knew each other for many years. We first met as "Hallway Neighbors" in the Freshman Dorm at SFX over 60 years ago. Our friendship grew years later when I sought out his services to help me with personal and business legal matters. I always found when working with Bill that no matter how serious the situation was, he could always help us find something to laugh about. He had that magical gift of making you feel better!
Please know that in this difficult time we are thinking of you.
Paul and Gen LeClair
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Shawn and Wendy O’Connor posted a condolence
Sunday, March 23, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was our cousin but much more. He was a great mentor to me at the earliest days of my legal journey. Bill worked at connecting all of the Whalen clan and his warm personality made our get togethers much more fun- a family reunion really got started when Bill and Tina arrived. He will be long remembered and greatly missed.
Shawn and Wendy O’Connor
Ottawa
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Carol Bateman posted a condolence
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Dear Tina, Lisa, Leslie and Amy; I am sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. He was a wonderful and kind man and it was great to catch up with you both at Mom’s birthday party in September. That was always the way, either Nano’s party or a family gathering brought us together for fun and food. May you find comfort in the many happy memories and may Bill rest in peace.
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Stuart Groom donated to Canadian Cancer Society - Société Canadienne Du Cancer
Saturday, March 22, 2025
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Stuart and Joan Groom posted a condolence
Saturday, March 22, 2025
We are so saddened to hear about Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tina and her family at this time. All of us have lost a cherished friend.
We have so many fond memories of time spent with Bill and Tina on Florida golf courses and dinners with friends. Hearing Bill's stories, which were filled with love and adventure about his children and grandchildren, was a special treat for us as we four traveled together to our dance lessons in Cape Coral.
Bill was such a caring and considerate man. His wisdom provided us with guidance that we depended on for his frank and interesting discussions. We will miss him.
Sincerely,
Joan and Stu Groom
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Linda Waller posted a condolence
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Wally/ Linda considered Bill as a great friend, adviser, lawyer , neighbour
He was a very great person and will be missed so much
Bill had 3 daughters who were his pride/ joy- but he also seemed to have an interest in what was going on with our 2 boys which we appreciated so much
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Gerry and Lucy McGilligan posted a condolence
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Tina,Lucy and I are shocked and saddened to learn of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
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Pamela Shields posted a condolence
Saturday, March 22, 2025
BOB & PAM SHIELDS WISH TO SEND CONDOLENCES TO TINA AND FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF BILL. WE
WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE CHALMERS FOUNDATION .
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Sandra MacBean posted a condolence
Friday, March 21, 2025
Mr. Matthews was our lawyer when my husband and I first made wills. Many years later, I had to see him on my own after my husband died. He was always down-to-earth, friendly, and kind, and I appreciated that so much. My deepest condolences on your great loss.
Sandra MacBean
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Mike Hughes posted a condolence
Friday, March 21, 2025
Tina and family, so sad. It was a shock when I was told of Bill's passing. Great memories from our younger years, trips to Bocabec and St. Andrews with Helen, Franny and Judy, before our careers and families took over our lives. Occasional get togethers were lots of fun over the years. Bill's spirit will be kept alive with all the great memories we have.
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Dianna Alain posted a condolence
Friday, March 21, 2025
Oh Tina , I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. I have many fond memories of our monopoly games together . Bob has been gone for three years tomorrow.
Prayers are with you and the family.
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