OBITUARY: Richard Matthews; Pittsford, Monroe co., NY
surname: Matthews, Snyder

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Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
May 1992

Richard Matthews, long time Pittsford Mason

Richard A. Matthews, one of the oldest members of the Northfield Lodge No. 426
Free and Accepted Masons in Pittsford, died Wednesday, May 27, 1992, at
Clifton Springs Hospital. He was 89.

Born in Perinton, Mr. Matthews lived in Victor for most of his life. He worked
as a carpenter for more than 70 years.

He was formerly active in the Bushnell's Basin Volunteer Fire Department and
belonged to Northfield Lodge for 65 years.

"He was friendly," recalled lodge secretary Raymond Beardsley. "He was a
rather shy, retiring man."

Since 1988, Mr. Matthews and his wife, E. Margaret , resided in Shortsville.
Mr. Matthews is survived by his wife; son Larry and daughter-in-law Shirley
Matthews of Webster; sister Lillian M. Snyder of Victor; granddaughters
Melanie and Lisa; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Sunday at the Harloff-Cotton Funeral Home in Victor. Mr.
Matthews was buried at White Haven Memorial Park.

Contributions may be made to the Shortsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 2
Sheldon St., Shortsville, 14548, or to Northfield Lodge, Pittsford, 14534.

Matthews, Richard A.
SHORTSVILLE: Richard A. Matthews. May 27, 1992 at the age of 89 years. he is
survived by his wife, E. Margaret; son, Larry and his wife Shirley of Webster;
a sister, Lillian M. Snyder of Victor; granddaughters, Melanie and Lisa; 2
great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Matthews was formerly
from Victor, where he was active as a carpenter for over 70 years and he was a
65 year member of the Northfield lodge #426 F.&A.M. Pittsford.

Friends may call Saturday 2-4, 7-9PM at  the Harloff-Cotton Funeral Home 26
Maple Ave. Victor. A Masonic Service will be held Saturday at 8PM. Funeral
Service will be held Sunday at 2PM at he Funeral Home. Internment White Haven.
In lieu of flowers contributions to the Shortsville Ambulance Corp.
Shortsville, NY 14548 or the Northfield Lodge #426 F.&A.M. Pittsford, NY 14534
would be appreciated.