THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

COMRADE JACK ARTHUR RUSSELL MATTHEWS

MATTHEWS, Jack Arthur Russell - 86, Greenwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2007, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Edgar Cyril and Elsie (Russell) Matthews. Jack served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Europe in the Second World War with 417 Squadron. He continued his peace time service as an Armour. Jack was also one of the first bus drivers with Acadian Lines in Nova Scotia. He was a member of the Kingston Branch No. 98 Royal Canadian Legion and No. 107 Valley Wing RCAFA. Jack's love of sports included golfing, scuba diving and swimming. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Catherine McDermid; daughter, Marilyn (Chet) Coleman, Nictaux; sons, Merle (Cathie), Sackville; Carl (Angela), Kentville; sister, Rosemary (Keith) Baas, Truro; brothers, Don (Marilyn) Matthews, Winslow, P.E.I.; David Adams, Ontario; grandchildren, Jason, Russell, Ryan, Randy, Amy, Stephanie, Justin, and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Larissa and Madison. He was predeceased by son, Darrell; daughter, Gail Lorraine; sisters, Grace Adams, Edith McCarthy, Margaret Crowell; brothers, Phillip Adams, Russell Adams, and Ronald Adams. Cremation has taken place. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute will be held at 7 p.m. today in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448, conducted by Kingston Branch No. 98. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 10, in Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Rev. Don MacQueen officiating. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton or to the charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com