Matthew A. Meader

SABATTUS: Matthew A. Meader, 41, of Sabattus passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday March 16, 2016. He was born in Lewiston on August 1, 1974 a son of William A. Meader, III and Barbara Peterson Meader. He grew up in the area and attended local schools. Matthew will always be remembered for his love of BMX bikes, playing guitar and animals, especially his cat, Bootsi. He also had a very strong passion for music of all kinds and his favorite singer was Elvis Presley. He will also always be known for his care and compassion for human life. He was very caring towards people, especially when they were hurting. He was one of the most compassionate people you could every know. He is survived by his parents, William A. Meader, III of Lewiston and Barbara Peterson Meader of Sabattus. He also leaves behind a brother, William A. Meader, IV and his wife Radka of York, three nephews, Andrew, David and Jacob Meader, his maternal grandmother, Betty Peterson of Athens, two aunts, Cheryl A. Meader of Florida and Connie Lessore and her husband Don of Skowhegan, an uncle, Peter Peterson and his wife Jody of Madison and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Carl Peterson, his paternal grandparents, William A. Meader, Jr. and Vivian B. Meader, and two uncles, Gary Peterson and Theodore Meader. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com A funeral service for Matthew will be held on Saturday March 19, 2016 at 2pm at Gracelawn Memorial Park in their Chapman Room. Interment will also take place at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Matthew’s memory to: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society Lewiston, ME