Apr. 23, 1986 (Victoria) – Aug. 5, 2025 (Vancouver)
It is with a heavy heart and sadness that friends and family are announcing the loss of our dear friend, brother, son, cousin, grandson, and soul, Matthew D. R. Martin.
He passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The family and friends are in shock and devastated by this tragic news.
There are no words — only love.
We tried to reach out to as many family and friends who adored and supported Matt, so to some, this may be the first time reading this.
We came to the island in 1994. When we shared that we were moving here. He said, “Good, they have trees.”
A quote he left with his cousin: “Hug your loved ones; you never know when it will be the last time you see them.”
This is obviously a very sensitive time for all who loved our dear Matt, especially his Mom, Susannah Devitt, and all West and East coast families. We ask that when questions and conversations arise, things are kept respectful, tender, and kind.
Matthew loved many things and people. Some of his favorite activities involved skateboarding, snowboarding, hockey, anime, food, comedy, socializing, and much more.
He loved clothing, dressing up, and didn’t care much for what people had to say about it. He was never shy about looking dapper. He was a gentleman, a scholar, and a man with a business degree, too.
He always had time to use his life experience to help others with their struggles and trauma.
He was a social butterfly and gave the best hugs a person could ever ask for. Whether you just saw him yesterday, last week, or last year, the hugs were always consistent and from the heart.
He always had a knack for saying/doing the funniest thing possible, given the opportunity. His wit was unmatched.
Matty was a genuine, caring, loving, humorous, humble, and generous man. His loss is nothing short of an absolute tragedy. The world feels a bit more dim without his physical presence in it.
Remember the smile, the laugh, the jovial nature, and the affectionate, warm, and loving human being that he was…
To honour him, we ask to stay tuned on how to make his voice heard.
Rest easy, brother; we love you from the bottom of our hearts. You will be greatly missed by many…