Matthew Lawrence Day

April 4, 1960 ~ June 1, 2024
Resided in:
Lebanon, Maine
Matthew L. Day, 64, of Lebanon, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Matthew, affectionately known as Matty, was born in Goffstown, NH, to Giles and Iris (Bond) Day. He grew up in Goffstown and attended local schools before his family moved to Monticello, Maine, during his high school years. Matty graduated from Houlton High School in 1978.
After high school, Matty enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he proudly served for eight years. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Maine and began working for the U.S. government in various capacities. Later, he transitioned to a career as a truck driver and eventually became a truck driving instructor for NETTTS, a position he held until his passing.
In 1989, Matty married Anne Seeley, and together they raised two children, sharing nearly 35 years of marriage. He enjoyed a variety of hobbies including bowling, playing pool, fishing, and hunting. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family. Matty was a friendly man who cherished being around people and was a dedicated member of the American Legion in Rochester.
Matty was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who will be dearly missed. He was predeceased by his son, Brandan Day, and his siblings, Fred Day and Janice Sirman.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Day of Lebanon; his daughter, Felicia Day of Lebanon; and two grandchildren, Tyson and Danielle Day. He also leaves behind three siblings, Gail Tidd and her husband Peter of Goldsboro, NC, Giles Day and his wife Geraldine of Cushing, ME, and Faith Anne Burgess and her husband Richard of Wiscasset, ME. Additionally, he is survived by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Jennifer Marble of Farmington, NH; Kathy and T.J. Holland of New Smyrna, FL; Rosie Garvin of Rollinsford, NH; and David Seeley of Rochester, NH; his best friend, T.J.
A Celebration of Matty’s Life will be held at the American Legion located at 188 Eastern Avenue in Rochester, NH, on Friday, June 14th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.

The Day family were neighbors and we attended the same church. My sympathies to the Day family. May your memories help you thru this difficult time.
Matty had the best kind of friendship, from the heart. His experiences with students on the road were legendary. I for one will most certainly miss him. God speed my friend .
Loved his country and loved his family! Miss him much!
I love you dad thank you for everything you have ever done for me ❤️
Matt was a man who set the bar he had the biggest heart and he loved hard he is my son’s grandfather and a second dad to me since I was about 14 yrs old when his son and I got together him and Mom picked me up when I was at my worst and I can never thank them enough I love you dad rest easy can’t wait for that big squeeze when I get there even a fire in the hole lol ❤️
Cousins by birth
Matt was one of my nettts teachers. He was kind and a great person. After I graduated I would go back to nettts to see him and the other teachers that I knew. Matt now you can see me float gears as I drive down the road. I will miss you Matt thank you for everything that you taught me .
Anne, Felicia, Tyson and Danielle I’m so sorry for the loss of Matthew. I know how important he was to you all and what an important role he played in your lives. Hold all the memories tight in your heart and he will always be there. Love you!! Prayers, love and hugs. Rosie
Matt came into my life when I was just 10 years old . He met my aunt one day while we were helping her move into her new mobile she was renting from his family . The mobile was situated next door to where he was staying and he happened to be coming out with a cup of coffee in his hand and he offered to give us a hand . We took him up on the offer and while moving my aunt expressed he was good looking and we eventually found out he was single and so we kind of played match maker and invited him to dinner with us at the Asia restaurant .
Well, the rest is history … he went on to become a great husband and step father to my cousin Brandan and a fun uncle to my sister and I . We would go over and play rummy and cribbage at their house and many times we would babysit and he was always hospitable. He was a guy that would give you the shirt off his own back . Many memories and we were blessed to have him in the family 💕 he will be missed for sure