The passing of Brenda Joyce Matthews, 66, of Springhill occurred at her home on Monday, July 28, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Springhill, Brenda was a daughter of the late Clinton and Devona "Bonnie" (Ryan) Mattinson.

Brenda spent time cooking at Harry Chases and brought many of these recipes home as she loved to cook for her family and friends. She later worked at Knol's Farms and Oxford Frozen Foods. She was a loving mother, wife, sister and loved spending time with her many grandchildren. She enjoyed her tug-of-war days, dancing, spending time at the camp and going for drives. She was always seen with her dogs whom she never went anywhere without.

 Brenda will be deeply missed by her husband, George Matthews of Springhill; three daughters, Dawn Doucet, Springhill, Michelle (Ryan) Mattix, Springhill and Jessica Colborne, Amherst; a son, Sonny Matthews, Springhill; twelve grandchildren, Kris, Sean, Brandan, Maddison, Jordyn, Reegan, Shelby, Chelsey, Spencer, Molly, Hunter and Charlie; three sisters, Audrey Mattinson, Springhill, Inez (Alan) Boss, Springhill, and Margaret (Eric) Doncaster, Alberta; two brothers, Carman (Ellie) Mattinson, Oxford and Doug Mattinson, Springhill, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents Brenda was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Mattinson.

Cremation has taken place under the care and supervision of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (597-2361). Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 12 pm until the time of the funeral at 2 pm. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill. Rev. Errol Patriquin officiating.

Donations in memory of Brenda may be made to the GOVRC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.brownsfuneralhom.com