DRACUT - Frederick W. "Fred" Matthews Jr, 57, of Dracut, died unexpectedly Sunday May 3, 2009 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie C. (Lepine) Matthews of Dracut and the best friend anyone could ever have!
Born in Lowell on November 18, 1951, he was a son of the late Frederick W. and Irene M. (Cannon) Matthews. He received his education in the Lowell school system and was a graduate of Lowell Trade school class of 1971.
Mr. Matthews had been employed for 28 years as a Master Electrician and Vice President of Leonard Electric, Inc. in Lowell.
In his free time he enjoyed doing electrical work for anyone he knew, collecting, reading, and flea marketing. His passion was time spent in the company of his Wife Rosemarie and family.
In addition to his wife Rosemarie, he is survived by two sons Ryan Matthews and Tim Matthews both of Dracut and three step children (Bobby, Kelly, & Amy) and five step grandchildren; two sisters Cathy (Matthews) Morin and her husband Richard of Concord, NH and Betsy (Matthews) Kelly and her husband Daniel of West Palm Beach, FL; two brothers Robert Matthews and his wife Jeannine of Dracut, David Matthews of Pepperell; and four sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was also the husband of the late Sharon (Welch) Matthews.
Friends may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM. His Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday at 8 AM followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated at 9 AM in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Dracut. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. To send an online condolence please use the icon below.