Mathew McGrath

Mathew McGrath

1971 - 2024

Mathew Is Home. It is with extremely heavy hearts to announce the passing of Mathew Edward McGrath. Predeceased by his loving parents, Jim and Susan McGrath of Carleton Place. Survived by his sister Melissa Rainville (Pete), nephews Chase and Kaelen and by his amazing son Liam (Kristy). He will be greatly missed by his aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Growing up in Stittsville Matt has always been a free spirit who is cherished by close friends and family and adored by many who knew him. Lover of all kinds of music and sports, especially hockey, he was the biggest fan of the Montreal Canadians. An outdoors lover, Matt spent his summer days golfing, fishing and going to music festivals such as Bluesfest. Matt would always welcome any opportunity for a good banter session about politics and worldwide issues and was a voracious reader. Always a friendly and smiling face could be met by Mathew’s patrons while working at the Waterfront Gastropub in Carleton Place where he met and had so many longstanding and lifelong friends.

The family and his friends wish to thank everyone who supported the search for Mathew over the past few months. He will be dearly missed by all. Gone but never forgotten.

Visitation will be held on Saturday June 1st, 2024 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario.  A celebration will be held at The Waterfront Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place, on June 2nd at 6pm. Food and Beverages will be served.

In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be made to the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation.

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