Mr Chris Matthews

July 25th 2026, peacefully at hospital.

Much loved father of Stephen, Alan and Jamie, husband of Paula, loving brother of Lynda.

A Service will be held in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Friday 31st July at 10.00 a.m.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Mourne Mountain Rescue Team online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

Deep in our hearts, your memory is kept, we loved you too dearly to ever forget.

Charity details

Mourne Mountain Rescue Team

Registered Number 100396

http://www.mournemrt.org

Service details

Cremation Service

31 July, 2026 10:00

Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium

582 Doagh Road, Ballyearl, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BU

Messages of condolence

The fondest of memories. A role model for many. Will be sorely missed. Chris, Laura, Alfie & Freya. X

. Chris Small

With deepest sympathy to Paula Stephen Alan & Jamie on the very sad loss of Chris who we will always remember with love

Mr and Mrs Michael & Phyllis Russell

A beloved friend. Will be sorely missed.

Mr Michael Forrest

Sending All our Love to Paula & the boys xx Chris will be missed by many a real gentleman xx

Mr and Mrs Amanda & David Bleackley

Fond memories of Chris. Thoughts are with Paula, Stephen, Alan, Jamie and Lynda at this sad and difficult time xxx

Ms Claire Maxwell

Condolences to Paula, Stephen, Alan and Jamie.

Mr Ian Dickey

Sincere condolences to Stephen and the entire Matthews family. In our thoughts at this extremely sad and difficult time.

Mr Jack Reid

Condolences Stephen and family, on the passing of your father

Mr Shaun Murphy

Donated in memory of our good friend Chris. Rest in Peace - sadly missed. Janet and Ken Hawkins

Mr and Mrs Ken and Janet Hawkins

Fondest memories of Chris who will be sadly missed by myself and family. Sincere sympathy to Paula, Stephen, Alan and Jamie.

Mr Victor Russell

So sad to hear of the passing of a good friend. We will always hold fond memories in our hearts of Chris. May he rest in peace eternally. Jaki, John & Boys. Xx

Mr and Mrs John De Bolla