Sidney Robert ‘Bobby’ Matthews

71, Florence

Bobby Matthews passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and joined his one true love, Betty Mae, on Nov. 23, 2013, at Northside General Hospital.

Born in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Walter and Gladys (Rose) Matthews.

He is survived by his son, Norman, Alberta; daughters, Blanche, Ontario, Colleen (Roy) Symes, Sydney Mines; Lynn (Mike) Davidson, New Brunswick, Tammy, Ontario; brother, Gilbert (Cathy), North Sydney; and his only sister, whom he loved dearly, Blanche (Kevin) Headley (MacAulay), Glace Bay. He is also survived by grandchildren, Erica, Robert, Billy, Areol, Megan, Hilarie, Josh, Dylan, Ryan, Savanna and Dawson; great-grandchildren, Seth, Casey, Thomas, Carrissa Betty Mae and Aiden; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife and best friend of 46 years, Betty Mae (Anderson), his sons, Robert Dawson and infant, Brian Louis, brothers, David (Marg), Philip ( Judy) and infant brother, Eldon.

Bobby’s passion for music and motorcycles was known by all who knew and loved him.

In keeping with Bobby’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service to celebrate his life will take place at Wilson United Church, Florence at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013.

Special thanks to Dr. Douglas Kohlsmith, Dr. Kian Khodadad and the many wonderful nurses and staff at Northside General and the Cancer Care Centre at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice.