Donald A. Matthews, 77, passed away peacefully at home on February 29, 2020 with his family by his side. Born in Georgetown, NJ he was a lifelong resident of Springfield Township.

As a young child, Donald was an Altar boy.  He was a member of the St. Andrews Catholic Church of Jobstown. Donald worked as a Chemical Operator/ Supervisor for Thiokol from 1964-1979 and for Hydrocarbon/ Headwaters from 1980-2008. His true passion was his family and farming. Don was a member of the New Jersey Farm Bureau and a prominent member of the farming community and will be deeply missed by all.

Predeceased by his parents: Robert Stanton and Florence Matthews, his brothers: Joseph Robert and Shawn Matthews, his sister: Gail Eleuteri, brothers-in-law; John Eleuteri and Aral Demirtas and sister-in-law: Sharon Matarese. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years: Mary (Matarese) Matthews, his six children: Donna Sadler(Kevin), Theresa Matthews, Donald Matthews Jr(Jill), Chris Matthews(Jennifer), Tina Ventura(Lenny) and Katie Monroe(Brian). His sisters and brother: Jeanne Matthews, Florence Matthews, John S. Matthews(Betty Jane), Eileen Foga(Philip), sisters-in-law Nancy Matthews, Carol Sawyer (Walter), Jo Bair and brother-in-law Ralph Matarese.  Eleven grandchildren: Nicole and Kristina Sadler, Michelle and Kyle Matthews, Zachary, Tiffany and Bradley Matthews, Emily and Anthony Ventura, Nate Auer and AJ Monroe, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 am Saturday, March 7 at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, 2489 Monmouth Rd, Jobstown, NJ. Friends may call Saturday morning from 8:30 am until 11 am at the Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bordentown. In lieu of flower memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Marlton, NJ 08053 or to Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014. Arrangements are under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown.