David P. Mathews Obituary
The passing of David P. Mathews of Guilford, Connecticut occurred on October 7, 2026. David, born on December 31, 1947, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David P. Mathews to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Gilbert Mathews II and Mary Heber Mathews; and his brother-in-law James Merrel Samsel. He is survived by: his wife Nancy Mathews (Samsel); his brother Edward Gilbert Mathews (Ned); his nephews, Edward Gilbert Mathews, Brian William Mathews (Lindsay) of Klamath Falls, OR and James Merrel Samsel Jr. of Guilford; his niece Anastasia Camille Samsel of Guilford; his great-nieces, Katie, Maggie Mathews of Higganum, CT and Melody Mathews of North Las Vegas, NV; and his pet Magnolia.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. George Church (33 Whitfield St, Guilford, CT 06437).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either The Committee for the Great Salt Pond, PO Box 1092, Block Island, RI 02807, https://www.cgspblockisland.org or Forgotten Felines, 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook, CT 06498; https://www.forgottenfelinesct.org.
