Parents Father: MATHESON, Lawrence Eldred Mother: CARTER, Florence Marie Birth Born on April 19, 1941 in Brookfield, Colchester Co., NS Death Died on December 15, 2023 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS Buried in Brookfield Eastside Cemetery in Brookfield, Colchester Co., NS Marriages GRANT, Ruth Elizabeth Married on September 23, 1966 Children MATHESON, Trevor Grant: March 20, 1971 MATHESON, Sarah Joanne: November 06, 1972 Notes Occupation: Farmer Obituary: Winston Parker "Winnie" Matheson '96 82, Brookfield, passed away peacefully, with loving family at his side, on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Florence (Carter) Matheson. Winnie owned and operated W.R. Bar Farms for 32 years and being an avid woodsman, he could be found on his Belarus tractor cutting pulpwood and firewood just about anywhere, and sometimes cutting in places where he shouldn't have been! Winnie was a member of Middle Stewiacke United Church where he sang in the choir and served on the Board of Stewards. He was a member of Brookfield Men's Club where he had served as Past President, was an avid golfer and had a "Hole in One" at Brookfield Golf and Country Club, and in earlier years, was an exceptional hockey player and later having played with Middle Stewiacke Cougars. Winnie is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ruth (Grant); children, Trevor Matheson, Hilden; Sarah Matheson (Perry MacPhee), Shubenacadie; siblings, Edna Graham, Brookfield; Wilma Avila, Kansas; Letha Mowatt, Bible Hill; John (Lynn) Matheson, Brookfield; Hugh (Judy) Matheson, Brookfield; Vaughan "Gab" (Donna) Matheson, Brookfield; sister-in-law, Myrna Matheson, Brookfield; brother-in-law, Gordon (Donna) Grant, Hardwoodlands; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Verna (Donnie) Locke; brothers, Ken Matheson, Gordon "Gully" Matheson; brother-in-law, Ed Graham. Special thanks are extended to the Palliative Care Unit (CEHHC) and all of the doctors, nurses and staff of all units for their exceptional care. Also, we are forever grateful for the love and support of our family, friends and community. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall '96 Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Winnie's family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Middle Stewiacke United Church, 21 Cloverdale Road, Middle Stewiacke, Reverend Michael Henderson officiating. Reception will follow. Private interment in Brookfield Eastside Cemetery, Carter Road, Brookfield. If so desired, donations in Winnie's memory to a charity of choice are welcomed. Public messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Winnie's obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com Sources Funeral Home: Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home Truro,NS Obituary December 2023 Images Winston Matheson