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It is with broken hearts the family of Matthew Daniel McKinnon announce his unexpected passing in his home after an unforeseen medical circumstance at the age of 36. Matthew passed with his mom and dad by his side. Loved son to Kim Varcoe and Clare Peck. He was the most cherished older brother to Melissa (Lauren) Brooks. Beloved grandson of Gordon and Catherine Varcoe. Loved nephew to Cheryl (Jon) Rushton and cousin to Ravon Yates and Emmeryck Yates. Matthew will be deeply missed by his second family at Ste. Anne’s Bakery, who encouraged and inspired him to follow his dreams and all those people that made him so proud to be part of that family. Matt will also be missed by his many online D&D friends, his cat Monkey and his dogs Duncan and Rascal.
At this time cremation has taken place and there will be no services . In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Northumberland Humane Society in memory of Matthew.
Words can not convey our sympathy for your families loss .... never supposed to end like this .... Whatever, whenever you need, we are here.
Hi Kim, Clare, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was a wonderful person and I am so glad to have met him. I'll miss playing our weekly game, his amazing storytelling, and hearing about Monkey and her prickly hugs. It was something to look forward to each weekend. I wish you all the best and I hope you all find peace.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Dear Kim Clare and Melissa. We are so sorry for your loss of Mathew. We are thinking of you and will remember your son and brother. Take care
Kate and Gord, Kim and Clare... deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Memorial donation made to the Humane Society.
Kim, Clare and family, When you lose someone very precious, no one else can really know all that you feel. But please know that many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Clare and Kim as expressed in person last weekend we are truly saddened by Matt’s passing. He was a gentle giant and always greeted me with a warm smile. All the staff that worked with him miss him so much. Thank you for sharing with Jim and I his personal space as that made us feel that much closer to him. Our condolences to the both of you and to your extended family. It was a blessing that we had the pleasure to know him during his life.
Clare and Kim , Kelley and I are very sorry to hear of Matt’s passing , please except our condolences.
My condolences to you all on the loss of Matt. I still remember his many drawings while in public school. It seemed like he used every spare minute to work on them. My thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Clare, Kim and Melissa; a week has passed since I first heard of Matt's passing. All of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with Matt are feeling a depth of sadness and loss that words cannot express. Matt was a quiet, serious man who was incredibly proud of his career here at Ste. Anne’s. He joined us in 2016 as a dishwasher and worked his way up the ranks to fulfil his ambition to work as a Baker. He will be sorely missed by all of those who he came to know. As we talked about on the weekend, Matt loved baking, he was loved by his coworkers and his customers and he was excited to see the progress being made on the expansion to the bakery. I'm so happy that you have agreed to allow us to honour Matt's memory, his work ethic, (he never missed a day of work), and his kind and gentle character. There will be an announcement of a dedication ceremony in the near future. In the meantime I will make a donation to the Animal Shelter on behalf of Matt and his family.
My heart felt sorrow goes out to the entire family! Hugs
Kim and Clare my condolences. I am so very sorry. God bless.
Dear. Cathy and Gord Cheryl and Kim and all your family So very sorry to hear your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family Linda
I worked with Matt at Ste Anne’s; both in the kitchen and the bakery. We are all so saddened by losing him. Matt was dedicated to doing great work, but also more remarkable was his consistency of character. Always patient, kind and calm during many periods of chaos. I’m so sorry for your families loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
We are very sad to hear of the passing of Matthew, please know that we are thinking of all of the family during this difficult time. In honour of his memory our family will make a donation to the Northumberland Humane Society.
Dear Kim, Clare, Melissa, Gord & Cathy. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Matthew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad & trying time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Kim, Melissa and Clare, Wishing you comfort and healing. We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Mathew.
Sorry for your loss, it,s never easy Clare and Kim
Kim, Clare, Gord, and Cathy, so sorry for the loss of your Son and Grandson. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
I am so sorry to hear of Matthew's sudden passing... I have fond memories of being his desk partner in elementary school and will never forget his dry sense of humor and endless doodling. To Kim, Clare and Melissa, I send my heartfelt thoughts to you in this difficult time. Xoxo
Kim, Clare, Gord, Kate & family. So sorry to hear for your loss. Our condolences and we are thinking of you.
Sorry for your loss
Gord, Cathy, and Family Please accept our condolences on the loss of your grandson we are so sorry for your loss. Pat and Bob Barker
So very sorry for your loss Kim and Clare and your whole family?
Clare, Kim and Family, So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dianne
Kim and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and Clare at this sad time .
Kim and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your incredible loss. Sending prayers and warm hugs.
Dear Clare and Kim. My heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine what you are all going through. Matt was such a kind gentle soul. It seems impossible. Please know my thoughts are with you all. Sending love. Mom
Kim, Clare, Melissa - sending our sincere condolences and love. You are in our thoughts. Val and Paul.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kim, Clare and family. Thinking of you all. Sincerely Neva and Guy
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and love are with you all
Kim and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time
Kim, Gord, Clare & family, I am so very sorry to read of Matthew's passing. He was a pleasant young man and always a pleasure to speak with. My heart goes out to all of you at this very difficult time. May he RIP