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Howard R. Matheson Sr. Obituary

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Howard R. Matheson Sr.

Lancaster, NH

August 28, 1950 - October 10, 2021

Howard R. Matheson Sr. Obituary

GILMAN - Howard Robert Matheson Sr., 71, of Commercial Ave, died of a sudden illness at his home Sunday morning October 10, 2021. Howard was born in Goffstown, NH, on August 28, 1950, the son of William R. Matheson Jr. and Olive (Perkins) Matheson. He eventually met his future bride, Linda Ball of Lancaster, NH, and they married on August 25, 1969, moving to Gilman where they have resided ever since. Howard has been a truck driver for most of his life. He worked for various trucking companies in the area and was a longtime driver for Currier Trucking. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Surviving family members include Linda of Gilman; five children, Robert Matheson and wife Rhonda of Sun City, Arizona, Howard Matheson Jr. and wife Tanisha of Corpus Christi, Texas, Russell Matheson and wife Kristin of Gilman, Jeffrey Matheson and Jessie Matheson both of Gilman. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Sam, Jed, Bryn, Madison, and Logan; a great-granddaughter Hazel; his siblings, Sue Springer, Dode Corey, Don Matheson, Tim Matheson, all of Weare, NH, Helen Burnham of Goffstown; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. At this time of need, Linda could use financial assistance to help pay for Howard’s cremation services. If you wish to contribute, please use the Donate now link above. Funds will be deposited directly to Bailey Funeral Home.

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