Passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord at his home with his loving wife Winnie of 59 years at his side. Dearly loved father of Mary, Sandy (Alvin), Wilma (Paul), Mark (Maria), Rob, Paul, Jim (Yvette), Trevor, and honorary daughter Karen (Ted). Adored grandfather of 18 grandchildren and great- grandfather of 5 great- grandchildren.
Also survived by 3 sisters: Ria (Jake), Truus, Ada, one brother Arie (Els), sister- in- law Bertien; Pre-deceased by 2 brothers (Kees and Gerard), parents Arie and Maria, and parents-in-law Mark and Wilhelmina.
Also survived by sister-in-law Wilma (Barend), and brother-in-law Martin, and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Close to Mathys’ heart were the children of the St. Andrew’s Fergus HEARTS (Haiti Mission for Children) program. If able, family would appreciate donations in lieu of flowers to this organization.
Special thanks and gratitude to Dad’s longtime physician Dr. Kate Anderson, to his palliative care nurse Heather for her care, guidance, and support to Dad and the family, and also a special thank you to some exceptional personal care support workers who both supported and encouraged Dad through this stage of his life. We are grateful to you all.
Family and friends may visit at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David St. South, Fergus on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Celebration of Mathys’ life will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 325 St. George St. West, Fergus on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:00 am. Arrangements entrusted with the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home. www.grahamgiddyfh.com

PLEASE NOTE:
Donations to Children of Haiti Mission(HEARTS) may be made online at www.canadahelps.org, choose donate at top of screen, type in 'St. Andrews Presbyterian Church', Fergus, ON and in the 'include a message' section type 'Children of HAITI HEARTS Mission'. Follow prompts to complete donation.