Death Notice

Milmary Mathews

September 26, 1924 - February 19, 2010

Mildred Mary “Milmary” Mathews (nee Healy) of Bloomfield Hills, died peacefully in her sleep the morning of Friday, February 19, 2010, in Delray Beach, Florida. She was 85 years old.

Milmary was born and raised in Detroit. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart on Lawrence Avenue, and attended Marymount College in New York. Milmary was an active volunteer spanning two decades at the Lighthouse of Oakland County in Pontiac. She was also a daily communicant of Holy Name Parish in Birmingham.

She was the former wife of the late auto dealer John F. (Jack) Mathews, and loving mother of Maureen Mathews, Marcia H.(Bruce) Workman, John F. Jr.(Barbara) Mathews, Michael G.(Marjorie) Mathews, Martin H.(Julie)Mathews, and the late Milmary Farro.

She is also survived by her grandchildrem, Frank Farro, Milmary (Vickie) Farro, Samantha Farro, Joseph Farro, Jonathan Paul Farro, Elizabeth Farro, Amy Mathews, Erin(Timothy) Bodnar, Shannon Mathews, Alexandra Mathews, Lauren Mathews, Christopher Mathews, Nicholas Mathews, Joseph Mathews, and Jack Mathews, her two sisters, Helen Moorhead and Patricia Randolph, her brother, Timothy, and her sister-in-law, Mary Healy.

Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.), Thursday 4-8pm. Prayer service 7pm. Funeral at Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, Friday 10am. Friends may visit beginning at 9:30am. Memorials appreciated to The Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1250 Kensington Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48304 or the Lighthouse of Oakland County, 46156 Woodward, Pontiac 48342.

Condolences:

I have such fond memories of Milmary growing up. She was the go to person when you need to know what saint to pray to for selling your house, finding lost items, or just a prayer in general. We will will miss her smiling face. She is in good company now. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mathews family.

Colleen Davey Ellis

Of course, the Mathews Home was home away from home for me and too numerous to count. I will miss my discussions with Milmary about life, family and our faith. I have been a lucky recipient of the treasured relic and her prayers. She will forever be in my heart. In the the words of William Shakespeare, “…And when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars…, And he will make the face of heaven fine; And all the world will be in love with night; And pay no worship to the garish sun.” Love always to my Mathews Family - Molly McGee

Molly McGee-Allen & Rick Allen

I am trying not to be sad. Mill leaving like that, was a real blow. You all take care of one another ... I know what family means after Dad's ordeal. It was such a wonderful thing to have brothers and sisters to lean on. And Mill was there. What a Gal. A friend I loved. Patty

Patty Bradley

Mil was the model Mother.......... I was so blessed to have had her as a part of my life after my Mom died! She always had that special sparkle in her eye! I was so looking forward to her visit next month here at Ocean Reef! However, we all pray to die in our sleep........Mil's prayer's came true.....but it is still hard for us. Ina

Ina Broeman

Even though I will not be with you I am thinking and praying for all of you. Just remember she went peacefully and all the memories will help you at this time and in the future.

Kathy Randolph

Milmary will truly be missed. A lot of great memories of her and her family. You all are in our prayers

Cormac & Lora McCarthy

I wanted you all to know that Milmary Mathews, my very best friend, died last night, and I was hoping that you would say a prayer for her , please. Thanks, love you guys, mom (chip, carol, mike, and deb) thanks for sharing.

Michael Dawson

Marcia, I remember afternoons at your house after school, and how wonderful your mother was in welcoming us there. My condolences to you and your family.

Lesley Clark Riley

I was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Milmary. She was a close and dear friend of my mother, Juanita de Gomar for almost seventy years. I will never be able to repay Mil for all she did for her. My heart goes out to all of her family and friends. May God comfort them all at this hour. Love Juan

Juan de Gomar

Ms. Pat, We send our condolences to you and your family. May you have Peace in knowing that Jesus is the ressurection and the life...whoever believes in Christ will never die, but lives forever........ Love always, Sean, Nicole, Courtney, Sean Jr. and Natalie.

Nicole/Sean Walker family

Having lost our Mom less than a year ago my heart reaches out to your family. I will keep you all in my prayers as you go through this time of loss. Know that we feel the loss as well, your Mom was a great lady. I always found her to be gentle, spiritual and quite frankly less intense than the rest of the group. What a great group they were. Keep the Faith!

Cathleen Marsh

To all the family of Milmary. I will always remember her as a kind and beautiful soul. In my mind, she is the 'grand matriarch' of a wonderful, close-knit family. One could always hear of the love and respect you all had for her whenever you spoke of her or were in her presence. So sorry for your loss. I know she's proud of the family she created. God Bless. -Karen-

Karen Weaver

Port Huron won't be the same without Mil and Mr. Bradley. But can you imagine the cocktail party that is happening in heaven. Let's keep up the tradition of steaks and cocktails on the porch. Our love and best wishes to the family. Mary Ann

Mary Ann Dingman Staff

02/27/2010 Dear Pat, I will never forget the opportunity I had of meeting your sister during her visit, with you, in your home, in Toledo. I can remember a favorite cookie dessert that she baked as the three of us talked and made laughter. I will never forget her delightful smile and her unforgettable and pleasant conversation. She will be missed, but in my heart, I know that she is okay. Love you Pat....

Josie Jones