MATTHEW SMYTHE
FOREVER 29
Matthew Smythe was a soul who understood the quiet beauty of the world, seeing it in places others might overlook. He had a way of noticing life’s gentler truths—like the comfort of a cat’s purr or the warmth found in simple connections. He often said, “Cats are the best people,” a phrase that reflected his love for the quiet, steady companionship they offered, a mirror of the steady love he gave to those around him.
He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, and friend, carrying his family’s love with him as he filled their lives with humor, compassion, and his uniquely calming presence. Matthew didn’t just live life; he brought meaning to it, finding joy in small, tender moments and sharing that joy freely.
His family’s words echo their deep love for him:
“Matthew, Forever 29. Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, friend. Known for the quote ‘Cats are the best people.’ 🖤 Finally Free.”
Matthew’s legacy is woven into the lives he touched, like the soft imprint of pawprints on sand—gentle, meaningful, and enduring. Though his time here was too brief, his spirit is infinite, living on in every shared memory and every moment of love inspired by his life.
October 25, 1992 – December 11, 2021
Ontario, Canada