Matt passed away early Friday morning at Grey Bruce Hospice.
There will be a visitation at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home on Sunday, January 22nd from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be at the Alliance Church at 1 pm on Monday, January 23rd.
I was closing in on home, on my way home from the funeral and I stopped at the red light at Hockley Valley Road and Highway 10, where it changes to a 60. Something told me to give Sirius a break and I switched over to CHUM and they were playing Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give Up! That band was a real treat!
Well, it’s the day after Matt’s service and I just keep thinking…. BEST. FUNERAL. EVER.
Never have I witnessed such a heart wrenching situation turned into the most beautiful celebration. Through the tears/smiles/teary~smiles, the love for Matt just poured out of everyone. We’ve known for years that the Rick Astley song would never go away…and am I ever grateful for that now. ❤️
Matt has been one of my favourite people for almost 30 years. Even when the years came between us I thought of him often. I will always be grateful he reconnected. My heart is so heavy from this great loss. Kristen I’m keeping you all in my prayers and hope you can feel the love of everyone he touched.
I was driving my bus in Toronto on Sunday doing route 84 Sheppard West and I came to a stop behind a vehicle with the licence plate "Mr-Fitz." I found it serendipitous because I had been thinking about him; what are the odds? I'm hoping to make it to the service, trying to wrest a day off from the TTC to make that happen!
My condolences and prayers are going out to your family right now. Hearing this news made me shocked. i never had him as a teacher, but he did come into two of my classes in grade 11 and 12. He shared his testimony and his amazing faith for Jesus. I always wanted to thank him because he gave me hope when I was having bad mental health issues, but I never did. I really wish I could have. He had an amazing impact on me and other students as well. I loved him and how he was always so positive. I am so sorry for your loss