Gary T. “Bummer” Matthews, 74, of Delhi, passed away Oct. 24, 2024 at the New York State Veteran’s Home in Oxford.
Born on April 24, 1950 in Margaretville, Gary was the son of the late Donald C. and Marion (Haynes) Matthews.
Gary proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years from 1970 until his honorable discharge in 1990 at the rank of staff sergeant. Following his dedicated service in the Air Force, Gary moved back to Delaware County and went to work for the Delaware County Highway Department with the bridge crew, following his retirement he worked as a caretaker for the Gerry Estate until illness forced his retirement.
He loved the outdoors, hunting and enjoying all that nature had to offer.
Besides his parents, Gary was predeceased by his sisters Barbara (Douglas) Condon, Doris (LeRoy) DeSilva, Lodema (Ronald) McAdams, Patricia (Julian) Sherwood and Gail (Lewis) Dibble.
Gary is survived by his children Crystal Matthews of Delhi and Dwayne Matthews of Delhi; grandchildren Dylan Reed, Marek Voeks and Ivy Matthews; brother Robert (Susan) Matthews of Delhi; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Woodland Cemetery, Delhi.
Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Gary’s family.
