It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George G. Matthews, age 71 of Springhill on Wednesday February 21, 2018  at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late, Chester & Evelyn ( King) Matthews.

He worked in the mines in his younger years and owned and operated J.P's Taxi in Springhill. He worked at Oxford Frozen Food for 20 years and for the past 10 years was retired. He loved spending time at his camp and with his family and friends. George also enjoyed the company of his loving companion, his pride and joy, Lacey. " His greatest love was his love of dancing, and could he dance!"

He will be sadly missed by his girlfriend, Barb Canton;  son, Sonny Matthews, Springhill, daughter Jess Colborne (Brian) Amherst, step daughters, Michelle (Ryan) Mattix, Springhill, Dawn Doucet (Steve) Lawrencetown, grandchildren, Shelby, Chesley, Spencer, Molly, Hunter and Charlie, Jordyn and Reegan, Sean, Brandan and Maddison and Kris. Sisters, Audrey MacDonald (Dennis) Springhill, and Jessie "Pinkie" (Danny) Hunter, Pugwash, great grandchildren, Cassia, Mason and Felix, many nieces and nephews that he cherished.

He was predeceased by his wife the former Brenda Mattinson, brothers, Fraser "Butch", Bedford and Darrell.

Arrangements are under care and direction of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). The family will receive visitors on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 12-2 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m.  Burial to take place in the Hillside Cemetery later in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Springhill A.A. Hall, or the charity of your choice.

Condolences and sharing of memories may be sent to the family by visiting George''s online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.