Matthew Watkins

The family of Matthew 'Matty' Watkins are heartbroken to announce his death peacefully on November 6, 2022. Matthew aged 30 years old. Beloved husband and best friend of Hailey (nee Bryant). Loving son of Steve Watkins (Nova) and Lana Marshall (Joe). Son in law to Chris Byrant (Trevor) and Laura Cummings (Shawn). Cherished Grandson of Shirley Marshall-Vickery (Jim) and Linda Watkins. Matt was loved by his aunts and uncles, Lorie and Brian Gaudin, Wendy and Tony Delonghi, Cindy Watkins (Jim) and Jeff Watkins. Great Nephew to Bruce and Betty Craig. Matt was a cousin to Shelby Delonghi (Tim), Sydney Delonghi (Tristan), Nathan Delonghi, Alana Gaudin (Phillip), Jarod Gaudin, Taylor, Trent and Marla Corney. Matthew was preceded by his grandfathers John 'Jack' Marshall and Robert 'Bob' Watkins.

A private family celebration of life will take place at later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the The Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation . PO Box 303 Sooke BC V9Z 1G1. Or e transfer to admin@sookejdfhealthfounation.ca