Gwendolyn Mattes

Mrs. Gwendolyn Lloyd Mattes, 93, of West Palm Beach, FL passed away on Monday June 11, 2012 following a brief illness. Mrs. Mattes was born in England and raised in Philadelphia, PA. An accomplished athlete, she attended Temple University on a full scholarship and graduated with a degree in Physical Education. She was a resident of Whippany, New Jersey for 40 years, and was a beloved “gym” teacher at both Whippany and Memorial Junior Schools. She often said that her years teaching were the best years of her life, and her love of children and sports were lifetime constants. Mrs. Mattes was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, William Mattes III, and her oldest daughter, Pamela Lloyd Rosenberg. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, William Mattes IV, daughter Gwen Partenheimer, son-in-laws Will Partenheimer and Bob Rosenberg, grandchildren Stacey Rosenberg, Jed Rosenberg and Kayle Partenheimer. Mrs. Mattes was a wonderful friend who never met a stranger and leaves a host of friends, “adopted” sons, daughters and extended family with fond memories of her humor and zest for life. The family wishes to thank the Hospice of Palm Beach County at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center for their compassion and caring. Memorial donations to honor Mrs. Mattes may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County.