Matthew Scott Marion

Matt was the first person I met when I moved to Toronto. He was kind and generous, and was always willing to help a friend out. I remember going up to the train tracks with him to watch trains pass by every night before dinner. His spirit will live on in the memories we made. Gone too soon but never forgotten. Until we meet again.

My condolences go out to Matt's family and friends. He will be missed by many in Toronto

Matt - you will be truly missed!

We’re going to miss you, Matt You’re probably on that train to the other side. From a friend of Bill W’s

So sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Cherish your memories to help you through these sad days ahead.

Dear Katie & Family, we are so very sorry and sad about Matt's sudden passing. We will miss talking to him at the park and are thinking of you during this most difficult time. We hope you can find comfort in the good memories over time and are sending you our heartfelt condolences! With deepest Sympathy, Gerd, Astrid, Anna, George and Johanna

We are sorry to hear of Matt’s passing we enjoyed our chats with Matt at the trailer and the get togethers on Easy Street ..Katie and Family you are in our thoughts and prayers with Sympathy .Mark &Kathy.🙏

I met Matt soon after he had moved to Toronto and we became very close friends. I am heartbroken that Matt has left us so soon and I will miss our phone calls and times together very very much. Matt was one of the kindest, most generous and loving of friends. There is nothing he would not do to help someone in any way he could. I will miss Matt’s dark humour, which we shared. Most of all, when I think of Matt, I am just overwhelmed by his courage. Matt never gave up…especially when things were extremely difficult and traumatizing for him….he just got stuck in and kept on. More than anything Matt wished for wellness, for freedom and for peace of mind. We shared sleep disorders, among many other struggles, so we supported each other by sharing our personal experiences, strengths and hopes with each other over long conversations over the phone and/or over herbal tea for so many years. Matt knew I was always here for him and I always knew that Matt was here for me, too. For such a tormented soul, Matt was also so joyful and playful and funny and grateful for his experiences, successes and lessons learned and I am so grateful to know that Matt did find more than a few moments of wellness, freedom and peace of mind during his all too short lifetime. Matt helped so very many of us, in our Friends of Bill Community, and we will all miss him so very very much. I am so grateful to have known Matt for so many years. Matt was just the sweetest man with the biggest heart whose mighty spirit of kindness, generosity and courage is infinite and eternal. I know that Matt is never gone nor lost to me, forever, because he will always return to me whenever I remember the love. Rest in Peace, dear Matt.

My condolences to the other friends and family of Matt. He was a generous and kind hearted man. I knew him in professional capacities yet he had a great sense of warmth and humour and a real drive to do all that he did, so that he and his work was the best it could possibly be at all times. I'm shocked and saddened, and know he will be missed by many.

Hey Brother! Man, well that was a sad day to here about you passing my friend!!!! I wasn't prepared for that buddy, it was always so nice to see you at a meeting, or to chat with you after just randomly running into you on the street, or in the grocery store. It was always a pleasure to hang out with you. You are a warm and genuine person. I will always think of you when I pass your hotel in PV, or at the pool hall in PV, (you always were so encouaging after you won every game lol ! and always in the meeting rooms. It is a real loss to me, I always liked you and appreciated our talks, and walks. So, visit me any time you feel like it, although I'am sure you'll be busy for awhile. I have my family Christmas party on the day of your funeral, but I will listen to the service for sure. So, until we meet again, a big hug from your friend forever, Good luck to you in the Big Beyond, I'am sure it will work out just fine, because you had a good kind heart. Come and greet me when it is my time to leave this mortal world, it would be great to see you again!!! In love and friendship , Mark : )

My condolences to all of Matt’s family and friends 💔. I am so heartbroken to hear this news. Matt and I developed a close bond in my first year of teaching. He was in my Grade 4 class. I was in awe of his creative mind even then. He did a design and build of a highly organized cardboard drawer for his desk (complete with a drawer within a drawer) that would have rivaled the minds of IKEA designers! I worried about him on his train yard treks, but he knew better than anyone what he was doing. Safety first. In his Grade 5 year, I had Matt for one class every day. He noticed I wore a gold locket (my grandmother’s) and asked to see inside. When he saw it was empty, he asked why. I told him it was because I didn’t have a picture of him yet. His eyes twinkled. The next day, he came to class with a picture of his cute little face already cut into an oval for me. To this day, his picture is still inside. Say hi to my grandma, Matt. She will love you. I lost track of Matt for awhile, but in his early 20s, he did some detective work and found me. I’ve cherished that phonecall for years. When I retired from teaching, Matt came over on his way to Bayfield and brought me a beautiful wooden inlay box he had made to mark the occasion. We were in touch a few times since for some deep conversations, but haven’t chatted since this past summer. You will be so missed, Matt. You were one of the most special ones of all.

My deepest condolences to the family, Matt was a great friend, and I loved sharing my recovery with hi,

Matt was a wonderful fellow with a big heart. He will be missed by many and I will hold onto our time together. My condolences to the family & friends.

Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you at this very difficult time for you. Adele Matheson