May Edna Matheson

May was born on May 13, 1932 in Fort Frances, ON to Robert and Marta McKenzie. She lived in Fort Frances all her life, working at various businesses over the years. She was well respected for her hard work ethic. Mom loved to host family dinners as she was a wonderful cook. She was united in marriage to Ivan (Ike) Matheson and together they raised 3 children, Jill, Jack and Karen. She was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary, an avid bowler for years and loved playing baseball in her younger years. She also enjoyed playing cards, shuffleboard and darts. Mom enjoyed many trips to the casino with family and friends and relaxing at home cheering on the Blue Jays.

She leaves behind her children Jill and husband Harvey Perry of Fort Frances, ON, Jack Matheson and wife Julie of Thunder Bay, ON and Karen Edwardson and Tom Johnson of Walker, MN; grandchildren Tammy (Darcy), Dana (Gene), Eric, Kyle (Laura), Jason (Kilena), Ryan and Trevor (Sarah); great grandchildren Lyndsey, Reece, Ethan, Ryan, Evelyn, Marly May, Nellie, Grace and Bauer as well as many nieces and nephews.

May was predeceased by her parents; husband Ike; brothers Lyle, Vernon and David and sister June.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 in Fort Frances, ON.

The family gratefully requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Rainycrest Auxiliary, 550 Osborne Street, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3T2