Matthew Harold Ryea
October 16, 1964 ~ July 17, 2024
Resided in:
Alfred, Maine
Matthew H. Ryea, 59, of 159 Gile Road, Alfred passed away Wednesday, July 17 after a long battle with acute myeloid leukemia surrounded by his wife, son and extended family.
Born in Connecticut and raised in Massachusetts, Matt spent most of his adult life in southern Maine.
Matt is survived by his wife Denice Ryea (Thompson) of Alfred, Maine, his son Chris Ryea of Sanford, his daughter-in-law Samantha and granddaughter Marie, brother John and his fiancée Pam, brother Larry, sisters Linda and Laura and her partner Wally, sister-in-law Sheila and stepchildren Ben, Kailee and Lindsey, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents Clifford and Lois, brother Brian and sister Karen.
He was a 37-year employee of SubCom, where he worked as splice technician/supervisor, where he had many close friends.
Matt loved to hunt and fish, spend time with his family and travel to Florida, especially Disney World. He enjoyed taking care of the home he shared with his wife Denice, and they spent many weekends on do-it-yourself projects.
In honor of his final wishes, Matt will be cremated, and a celebration of life will be planned for later this year to coincide with what would have been his 60th birthday. We will share more details about the service as we have them, but for now we encourage you to share a beer, a laugh and your memories of Matt.
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Denice, Kailee, Lindsey and Ben…our family is thinking about you guys during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.
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A great sense of humor made people laugh all the time and a very infectious laughter .
After moving to Sanford Maine, he often met me at my aunts house in Milton, New Hampshire one time we thought we were really cool and bought near beer at the local store. We drank it and acted stupidly drunk We didn’t know any better!
Good man Eric
I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the whole family.
Matt was my best childhood friend and the best man in my wedding.
My heart is broken that we lost this wonderful soul of a person. I enjoyed working with you so much, Matt. You made me laugh every day. You are truly going to be a missed. Rest in peace my friend. I’m very sorry to Matt‘s family for their lost, he was a wonderful man .🙏❤️
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Our thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers for Denice and family
Almost everyday at work
His family
You could trust him
Not too worry so much
Chris, I send you so much love and strength during this time of loss. ❤️
My deepest condolences for your loss… Matt is my Hero. I owed him a lot. He was pleasant and funny.
He is in better place… Miss you much Matt. Love ❤️ TARI
It was sad news that we had loss a wonderful & kindness person. I still can’t believe that he is not with us anymore . Words can’t describe how sad we are to loss such a wonderful person. May his soul Rest In Peace. RIP Matt.
I love you Matt, I’m gonna miss you so much, John and I will be there for the family Love you , Allways and Forever
My heart is sad to hear the passing of Matthew, I have many memories of him as part of my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, may he rest in peace.
Forever in our hearts ❤️
I’m heartbroken of news of Matt’s passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to his son Chris, wife Denice, and the rest of his family & friends. He will be so missed. 😢❤️🙏