Matthew John McCauley
October 28, 1956 - May 02, 2016
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Matthew John McCauley
October 28, 1956 - May 02, 2016
Obituary
Matthew (Matt) John McCauley passed away on May 2nd.
He is now at rest after a long, five year period of struggle due to suffering a massive heart attack, followed by a further debilitating stroke.
Through the struggle he always kept his great sense of humor, his love of family and friends, and his strong faith in the Lord.
Matt was born on October 28th, 1956 in Bellingham to Robert McCauley Sr. and Emily (Chapin) McCauley.
He was a graduate Ferndale High School, class of 1975 were he made many friends.
Throughout his life Matt had several occupations which included work in dairy and agriculture, home construction, truck driving and security.
Matt was also an ardent fan of many styles of music and loved to attend concerts and local music venues.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert McCauley Sr. and Emily (Chapin) McCauley, and brother Micheal Dybdahl.
He is survived by brothers Robert McCauley Jr. (Martha Fortune), Randy McCauley and Bernie Dybdahl of Las Vegas, sister Susan (McCauley) Patton (Tom Patton); nieces Linda McCauley, Emily Patton and Sarah Patton, and nephews Ryan McCauley and John McCauley.
At Matt’s request, there will be no memorial service, but we know that all of us who knew and loved him will keep him in our hearts.
3 responses to Matthew John McCauley
Ronald McCauly says:
May 2, 2016
Bob,Randy Sue.Your Uncle Ron and Family send our deepest sympathy, We will miss that Big smile and good humor that Matt had.
Audra (Pangburn) Barby says:
May 2, 2016
I have often thought of my dear friend/customer Matt. I wondered how he was doing ..I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. He was truly a wonderful man. So many evenings after work Matt would drop by the Custer Store to pick up his favorite beer and stay for a few minutes to talk with me. He had a keen sense of humor -although very shy and reserved. I always learned something new when we talked over the counter. His folks were customers of my late husband, Bill’s motel in Anacortes when they went over to their place on the Islands. It was always a pleasure seeing them in my store.
You all have my deepest condolences over the loss of a very fine man and all around good guy.
I put my e-mail address in this so that you can contact me at any time. I miss Custer; the Store and all my friends and customers.
God Bless,
Audra
wolfbarby@comcast.net
Corinna Wine says:
May 2, 2016
I’m so sorry to read of Matt’s passing. I worked with him at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center a few years ago as his speech therapist and really enjoyed his humor and smiles. I’m glad he is at peace and at home with his parents once again…