Contributions to the tribute of Matthew Christopher Woolcock

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

dear Lindsey and Matt's family. Matt was indeed an important member of our l'Arche community for the longest time. His presence was missed when he could not attend a potluck or a picnic or an open-mic. He loved our annual banquet, coming in his best suit and tie, he was very central to the stage with speakers and politiciens. He was a true ambassador. Every time I would see him, he would report on his visit with the fire department, or the police, his going to the airport , what was there, who was there , and introduce me to the new badges he had received. Matt loved children, asked about them. He loved to sing as well at Faith and Light and at potlucks. He always made sure that plans were strong for our events and shared his desires to attend, it is difficult to think he is no longer part of us on a weekly basis. Sincere condolences to Lindsey , his family and his circle of friends.

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Charles Spina posted a condolence

Friday, March 13, 2026

Although we spoke often in years past when I was at the L’Arche events and activities, I hadn’t seen Matt in a long time. In a way it didn’t matter. He left that kind of indelible impression. (Make that many indelible impressions). I feel troubled that I will never see him again. He helped Tony-Mary Bee’s husband- and me build the swing set behind our L’Arche Cana house in Byron. It was a long time ago. Seems like yesterday. Matt was site foreman, as I recall. He kept us on our toes, frequently telling us that we were’t paying enough attention to the swing kit instructions, as in “come on now.” I am a better handyman because of it.

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