Villa Jane Matchett

October 13, 2024

The death of Villa Jane Matchett RN, wife of the late Gerald Matchett of Miramichi, NB, occurred on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Miramichi Hospital at the age of 88. Born in Sunny Corner, NB, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Leva Matchett. Villa was a member of St. James and St. John United Church and was a retired nurse. She retired in 1994 after working for 37 years as a nurse and educator in various departments at the Miramichi Hospital.

Villa is survived by her children: Wendy Childs (John) of Ottawa, ON; Derek (Brenda) of Kingsville, ON; Bradley (Heather) of Fredericton, NB; daughter-in-law: Angela of Boom Road, NB; sister: Barbara Reid (Alan) of Ottawa, ON; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husband, Villa is predeceased by son: Blaine; sisters: Teresa, Kathryn, Ada “Robbie” and brothers: Burton and Boyd.

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