Donald P. Matthews

Matthews, Donald P. of Braintree, formerly of Hull passed away after a long illness June 27, 2021. Donald grew up in Dorchester. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Bentley College and became a Mortgage Broker. Donald worked for 15 years at FFG Mortgage and Union Warren Bank. He was also an active member of The Quincy Rotary Club. Donald enjoyed sailing, racing sailboats in South Boston, photography and traveling.

Beloved husband to the late Doris L. Matthews. Loving brother of James Matthews and his wife Janet of Weymouth. Devoted uncle to Christopher, Mark and Stephen Garofalo and Christopher and Timothy Matthews. Godfather of Jessica Cox, Mark Garofalo and Christopher Matthews. Predeceased by his parents Donald and Jean Matthews, his sister Susan Garofalo and her husband George and longtime friend George Carter. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Wednesday 8AM-9:30 AM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). A Funeral Mass will follow in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 10 AM. Burial in Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Donald to The Gavin Foundation – Divine Recovery Center, 70 Devine Way, Boston, MA 02127.