Mr Matthew (Matt) Caven

December 11th 2025, peacefully at hospital. Late of Doagh.

Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Much loved father of Sharon and Matthew. Devoted friend of Eileen, Dear father-in-law of Norman and Deborah, loved grandfather of Ashleigh Lillian and husband Philip, Andrew and wife Chloe, Aaron and wife Carlie, and Timothy. Loving great-grandfather of Zoey, Harriet and Eleanor.

Everyone is welcome to call at Eileen’s home, 2 Hamlet Walk, Ballyclare.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Ballyclare Presbyterian Church on Friday 19th December at 4.00pm.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Northern Ireland Hospice online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon - Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

Will be missed more than words can say.

 

Messages of condolence

Condolences to our cousins Sharon and Matthew and their families Renee, Donna and Elaine

Miss Donna Dillon

In memory of the late Matt Cavan

Mrs Pat Elliott

With sincere condolences, Eileen. Thinking of you. Karen, Alan and Blake

Ms Karen Bester (neé Ashe)

We are all devastated by the loss of Matt. He was a true gentleman and will be sorely missed by us all Richard and Elaine Park

Dr Richard Park

To Eileen & Family, sincere condolences

Anne, Julie, Wendy & Peter

Sincere Condolences

Peter & Geraldine

Deepest Sympathy from Matthew's wife Lillian's cousin Ruth

Miss Ruth Pritchard

Matt was a consummate gentleman and always so willing to help out. He will be much missed. Sylvia.

Mrs Sylvia Armstrong