Matthew was born in St. Anthony on Jan. 15, 1987. He moved away with his mom to Gander at the age of two years. He made many moves with his military family throughout his childhood years. In December, 2010, Matthew decided to move back home to St. Anthony. In 2011, Matthew met his wife Penney and his stepson Reid Taylor. They began their lives together and were happily married on Nov. 9, 2013. Matthew dearly loved his family and cherished every moment he spent with them. Despite a very difficult year, Matthew and Penney shared a miracle when their beautiful daughter, Isabella, was born. Anyone who knew Matthew knew that he was so proud to be a father. He loved his children, wife and family and his extra special friends unconditionally without question. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Penney; son Reid, daughter Isabella; son Emmanuel (adopted); parents Dawn and Mike Walsh; brother Leo; grandparents Jean and Levi Reid; grandmother Isabella Walsh; grandfather Mike Walsh (Barb), numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, extra special friends Brenda Best and Brad Shattler, the Nicholas family, and a large circle of other family and friends. He was predeceased by a number of grandparents and aunts and uncles on both sides of the family, and especially his great uncle Levi Reid, who Matthew held very dear to his heart. Visitation took place at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony from where the funeral service was held At 2:00pm on Saturday, Jan. 3 with Rev. Paul Findlay officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Trust Fund (see Below). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, funeral director.
One of Matt’s greatest concerns was that his children’s future and education would be taken care of.
To support Matt’s wishes contributions to the Children of Matthew Reid Walsh fund would be greatly appreciated and can be made in the following manner.
1. On line interact transfer direct to the trust, to email address mattskids@outlook.com please keep any security questions easy, I.E. Q-what is matts name A-matt.
2. Direct deposit in person at the Eagle River Credit Union, 1 West Street PO Box 695 St. Anthony, NL A0K-4S0, Account 54489007, managed by Penny Reid and Owen Crabbe.
3. By check to the Eagle River Credit Union, 1 West Street PO Box 695 St. Anthony, NL A0K-4S0, Account 54489007, managed by Penny Reid and Owen Crabbe