Colleen Eleanor McKay-Matthews's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Saint John, New Brunswick

Colleen Eleanor McKay-Matthews

July 11, 1937 - July 30, 2025 (88 years old)

Saint John, New Brunswick

Colleen Eleanor McKay-Matthews's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Saint John, New Brunswick

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Colleen Eleanor McKay-Matthews

July 11, 1937 - July 30, 2025 (88 years old)

Saint John, New Brunswick

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Colleen Eleanor McKay-Matthews Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Colleen Eleanor McKay-Matthews (Saint John, New Brunswick), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Colleen left this world on July 30, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Nilsson and Pearl Nilsson (Rowe); her husbands, Joseph McKay and Larry Matthews; her brother Carl; her son-in-law Wally; and her husband Joe.

She is survived by: her children, Joseph (Carrie), Anthony (Leighann), Debra Fletcher, Catherine Smith (Mark), Barbara McKay (James) and Susan McKay (Greg); and her siblings, Robert (Linda), Everett (Margo), Gary (Janice) and Shirley. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Fundy Funeral Home (230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John, NB E2J2G3). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel (230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John, NB E2J2G3).

The family suggests making donations to the following: Canadian Cancer Society Pledge Donation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fundy Funeral Home



Fri

Aug 01

Visitation

Fundy Funeral Home
230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John, NB E2J2G3

Sat

Aug 02

Celebration of life

3:00 PM

Fundy Funeral Home Chapel
230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John, NB E2J2G3

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