December 31, 2020
Matthew passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020, at the 琉璃神社 General Hospital. Matthew was born in New Brunswick in 1938, and is predeceased by his parents, Matthew William Smith and Glenna Inez (Wilson) Swan, brother Dennis, and wife Carol Sigurdson.
He is survived by his three sons Marty (Christine), Duane (Jenny), and Dale (Lily) Swan; grandchildren Jillian and Dana Swan, Morgan and Callie Swan, and Jorden Bryer; sister Barbara Swan and brother Gerald Swan; and Carol's family: sisters Brenda and Charlene, son Darren, and grandchildren Darcy, Arron, Leif, and Grace.
Matthew worked in the pulp and paper industry in St. John, NB, Mackenzie and Prince George, BC. He and Carol married in 2002, and they spent a number of years travelling and enjoying life.
He will be buried next to Carol at a later date in the Pioneer Cemetery in Mozart, Saskatchewan. The family would also like to thank the Acute Care staff for their empathy and kindness.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com