GRAFTON: Anne M. (Machiel) Matson, 97, passed away peacefully May 26, 2021 at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Northbridge. Her husband Daniel R. Matson passed away in 2000. Anne is survived by her daughter Judith A. Malatesta and Kerry Greer, her sons Thomas Matson and his wife Beth and Daniel Matson, Jr., her grandchildren Brandi LaPlante and her husband John, Jeremy Matson, her great-grandchildren Dawn Wright, Ryan, Alex and Jack LaPlante and Skylar and Jacob Matson, her dear friend Richard Novick and many nieces and nephews. Her son Richard L. Matson and all of her sisters predeceased her. Anne was born January 18, 1924 in Freetown, MA, daughter of the late Agnes and Manuel Machiel. For most of her life Anne was a caregiver to others; professionally she was a Certified Nurse’s Aide for 17 years and away from work she was an active volunteer at the Grafton Senior Center and was part of the Meals on Wheels program. She loved to travel with her friends from the Senior Center in town and also enjoyed fishing with her husband Daniel in Mattapoisett. Anne always adored her family and found great joy as a “Nana” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please remember Anne with a donation to The Grafton Senior Center 30 Providence Road Grafton, MA 01519. All are welcome to gather with Anne’s family and friends Wednesday June 2nd from 5pm to 7pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536. A prayer service will be held for Anne Thursday June 3rd at 10:00am at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536. She will then be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery in North Grafton. A Book of Memories to share a special memory of Anne is available online at:
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