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Matthew L. Burbine Obituary

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Matthew L. Burbine

Westerly, RI

March 31, 2023

Matthew L. Burbine Obituary

Matthew L. Burbine, 64 of Griswold, CT, formally of Westerly RI, passed away at Backus Hospital on March 31, 2023.


Matthew was born in Westerly to the late Joseph and Mabelle Burbine.


Matthew attended Westerly Public Schools and graduated from Westerly High School class of 1977. He went on to receive his associates degree at Three Rivers Community College, and his Bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut State University. He was employed at Electric Boat from 1979-1997 as a nuclear pipe fitter. He later started working for Three Rivers Community College as an academic associate and then currently as an adjunct instructor for the math department.

In his younger days Matt was a volunteer firefighter at Dunns Corners Fire Department, enjoyed playing bass guitar in his band, skiing, motorcycle trips with his buddies, traveling, lighthouses and crossword puzzles.


Matthew is survived by his niece Deanna Chapman of Westerly; his nephews, William Knapp, David Burbine, James Burbine and Carl Cantrell, all of Westerly, and Kenneth Cantrell of Woonsocket, as well as several great-nieces and nephews. Matthew was predeceased by his sister Joanne Cantrell, his brothers John and Joseph Burbine, his sister Virginia Staubley, and his nieces, Laurie Stugard and Jamie Burbine. Matthew will be missed by his best & longtime friend Jon Beck as well as his many friends, cousins, colleagues and students.


A special thanks to the amazing staff at Backus ED & ICU for their care of Matthew.


Visiting hours will be held at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly on Saturday, April 8, from 10-11:30, immediately followed by a funeral service at 11:30 at the funeral home. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Matthew's memory to either the Westerly High School Music Boosters (23 Ward Avenue, Westerly RI 02891) to honor the time he spent in band and chorus, and the love he had for music; or the TRC Foundation at Three Rivers Community College (574 New London Turnpike, Norwich CT 06360).


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