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 was 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.
