Obituary of Jack Eastwood MATTHEWS

JACK E. MATTHEWS Lakefield, Ontario April 6, 1928 - September 7, 2007 Jack died peacefully in his sleep on Friday September 7, 2007. He is survived by his wife and partner of 56 years, Jane (nee Gillespie); sons Angus (Sandy) and Tam (Jan) and grandchildren Alec, Christopher, Geoffrey and Alison. A visionary educational leader, Jack served as a teacher and Headmaster at Lakefield College School in Ontario; founding Director of Lester B. Pearson United World College near Victoria, BC; founder of the Trent University International Program and a Board member of the Peterborough Canoe Museum. He was a dynamic and much loved presence in each of these bold endeavours, touching the lives of so many students, colleagues and friends throughout the world. The classrooms he really loved to share were the rivers, lakes, mountains and oceans of Canada where nature shaped his soul and nurtured his grand passion for life. A memorial service will be held at Lakefield College School on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements entrusted to the Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield, Ontario. Donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Jack and Jane Matthews Scholarship Funds established at Lakefield College School and Lester B. Pearson College.