1924
2015
Junius "Matt" Mattoon - born in Dover, NH and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL departed this life March 29, 2015. Matt is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marjorie Booth Mattoon; children, Junius "Matt" Mattoon, Jr. (Judy) of Hilton Head, SC, Vivian Watt (Bill) of Semmes, AL, and Thomas "Tom" Mattoon (Gina Porto) of Depoe Bay, OR; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces, and countless other family and friends.
He was an Eagle Scout and active with his sons in the Boy Scouts. Matt graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1944 and went on to serve in the Navy Reserves sailing during WWII as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He went to work in 1944 as a Marine Engineer and sailed on many vessels traveling the world. Upon retiring from sailing, he became very active at St. John's Episcopal Church serving in the Vestry; became an active member of Elk Lodge #108; the American Legion; and the Mobile Railroad Modelers and Train Club.
A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1707 Government St., Mobile, AL, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church in the Great Hall beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery on Dauphin Island Parkway. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Matt's memory to St. John's Episcopal Church. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
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April 1, 2015
im very sadden to here of mr.matoons passing its was great having him around for so long in the train club we all will miss him dearly our thoughts and prays go out to his family the brannan family
April 1, 2015
Richard L. Schell
April 1, 2015
Jackie Kearney
I was sorry to hear of Matt's passing. My deepest sympathies to each of you.
April 1, 2015
Peggy Pollard-King
Vivian and Mrs. Mat toon, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
March 31, 2015
Margaret Finegan
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Uncle Matt will be greatly missed.
March 31, 2015
Lyn Toomey
Vivian, so sorry for you loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
March 30, 2015
sandy lowell
Mrs. Mattoon, Vivian, Matt and Tommy and all the families.
We have lived across the street from the Mattoons for over 20 something years and I felt like a real part of your family. I used to go and sit and visit with Mr and Mrs Mattoon sometimes for hours and just chat away. We had many good talks. They are really fine people and I have missed them so much since they moved to Somersby. I did keep up by phone and an occasional visit, however, time and distance did take its toll. Mr. Mattoon and I talked about his growing up in New Hampshire, as that is where my father was from also.So many good times and lots of good memories and many Christmas ornaments from all their vacations to hang from my tree.
My prayers to you all.
Much Love,
Sandy and Bud Lowell
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