FLOOD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-11-05 published
BLOCK,
Matthew
Alexander
Tragically died of injuries sustained when struck by a car on
Hallowe'en evening. Matthew passed away peacefully with his family
by his side at the McMaster Medical Centre on Saturday, November
1, 2003. He was 12 years old.
Matthew BLOCK
(Cambridge,
Ontario) is the cherished
son of Kelly
(née FLOOD) and Robert
BROOK, dear brother of Stephen, Kevin,
Andrew, Caitlin and Jenny, friend of Brent, and precious grand_son
of Ellen and Denis
CASE,
Dennis and Patricia
FLOOD, Stanley and
Evelyn BROOK. He will also be sadly missed by his great aunts
and uncles.
Loved nephew of Sheryl
FLOOD and Douglas
RITCHIE,
Christopher
CASE,
Leslie (née
CASE) and Rodney
GIEBLER, Debbie and Jerry
and Dave and Denise; and cousins Nicole and Alexander. Special
friend of Keith, Lena, Zeo and Matthew
BENNETT;
Ted and Joe
GIBBONS
Doreen BROWN and Lloyd
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART; and all of his many Friends and
their families.
Matthew was a student at St. Joseph's School in Cambridge, and
he enjoyed playing left wing with Hespler Minor Hockey. Matthew
was also an aspiring chef who shared his passion for cooking
with all who knew him.
We wish to thank all those who have given us their love and support,
and we offer our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Cambridge
Memorial Hospital, McMaster Medical Centre, and specifically
Dr. Holly SMITH,
Nancy
FRAM, and Chaplin Steve. We were comforted
to know that Matthew gave the gift of life to seven families
through organ donation.
Our dear Matthew will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
It was a great joy and honour to have shared 12 years with him.
Friends will be received on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6: 00-9:00
p.m. at Littles Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 223 Main Street
East, Cambridge www.funeralscanada.com Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at St. Clements R.C. Church, 745 Duke Street,
Cambridge on Thursday, November 6th at 10: 00 a.m. Cremation to
follow. In memory of Matthew, donations would be appreciated
to ''Kids Can Play'' and to the school that he loved, St. Joseph's
in Preston, for any educational needs.
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