Sunset May 28, 2024
After a very short and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer - Dwayne leaves behind his heartbroken children Nateesha & Son-in-law Brian Reid, Dwayne Jr, Sydney, Ezra & Jaylin, his grandchildren Knia, Kiyah & Kaleb, siblings Deborah, Bonnie, Donnie, Donna, Tammy, Gary & Kelly. Predeceased by sisters Anne, Ellen & Joanne, his parents Ronald Bowles (Barbara Woodward) & Jeanine Matheson (Sampson) and Nanny Helen Bowles. Lastly, Dwayne leaves behind an abundance of nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles (too many to name) as well an army of friends he met throughout his life's journey. Some of Dwayne's nearest and dearest were his nieces, nephews and cousins - Martin, Cherie, Zachary, Lola, Kelly, the late Jimmy, Marvin, Chris, Justin and Aunt Freddie. Please know that he held you all in very high regard and spoke of you all often. He loved you all very much.
Dwayne fought hard over the last couple of months and watching his health decline so rapidly was not easy for any of his family members to witness. In his darkest hours his Guardian Angels Kim & Meike from Seeds of Hope made his precious time left more comfortable and less worrisome. Thank you, ladies.
Over the last several years, Dwayne truly embraced his Indigenous culture. Participating in Powwow's, drumming, dancing, smudging, painting and attending Indigenous gatherings and festivities. He felt comforted, supported, connected and loved by his brothers and sisters. One of Dwayne's hopes in his final days was to attend a June 15th Powwow with Na-Me-Res. Na-Me-Res has been a pillar strength over the years for Dwayne. A huge thank you to John Roy of Na-Me-Res for all you have done for our Dad.
Please join the family on Tuesday June 4th at 12noon for a funeral service at Rosar Morrison located at 467 Sherbourne Street in Toronto. Celebration of Life will follow at Baron Byng located 243 Coxwell Ave from 3-6pm.
Please note at the request of Dwayne - no flowers - instead please consider donating to Seeds of Hope or Na-Me-Res in honour of Dwayne & his time on earth. Please also note that along with prayer cards, seeds will be given to attendees to plant in the spring to honour Dwayne. This will symbolize his rebirth every spring.
Dwayne Allen Matheson is finally at peace. Let's give him a respectful and loving send off.
Thank you,
Family of Dwayne Allen Matheson
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