A Sad Goodbye

Francis Matott went to school with my Mom grades 1-12 in Whitefield, NH. We lived across the street from his family on Prospect Street for several years before moving. He remained in that house for over 30 years, until last year he bought a new place, two houses up the street. Our families vacationed together for several years in Boothbay Harbor, ME. Since my parents have moved back to Connecticut, they have travelled back and forth quite a bit to see eachother. Seen above is a picture of my mom and Francis earlier this year.

I was able to see him in April when he came to Connecticut for my mother's installation service. We spent the whole week-end sitting around the kitchen table talking. He had a great sense of humor with his New Hampshire accent and republican views and the whole week-end, I just marvelled at his personality like it was straight out of a movie. On Friday, Francis passed away from a heart attack. He is the same age as my mom. I am sad for his family, his son who is my age, Helen, his girlfriend, and my parents who just lost another friend. Please send up a thought for his family.