Annette P. Matthews

Annette P. Matthews entered into eternal life on August 22, 2023, at the age of 95. Born in Beacon, NY on August 3, 1928, she was the daughter of George Washington Place and Josephine Peterson Place. The family later moved to Newburgh, NY where she graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and then graduated with honors from the Albany College of Pharmacy in 1950. Mom was one of seven females in her graduating class at ACP. She married Donald C. Matthews in Albany, NY in August of 1950, and they were married for 68 years until his death in 2018.

Annette lived in Colonie, NY for most of her adult life. Working over the years as a Pharmacist for Ellis Hospital, Glenridge Hospital and Belleview Hospital. She also worked at Behan's Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy. Annette and Don moved to New Hartford, NY in 2016 to be near her son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Holly. We are extremely grateful for the wonderful care and love they showered our parents with over the years.

Mom was extremely smart and kind. She tended to be quiet but always had a smile for everyone. She enjoyed her daily walks and was fortunate to enjoy good health until six months ago. There were so many people over the years in both Colonie and New Hartford who were extremely helpful, kind and looked out for her. We are grateful beyond words and thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you, too, to the kind staff at MVHS Nursing Center.

Mom leaves behind her four devoted children: Raymond (Cher Larsen) Matthews in Sandy, UT; Richard (Holly) Matthews in New Hartford, NY; Donna (Dwight) Roeser in Williston, VT; and Douglas (Linda) Matthews in Hamilton, OH. She leaves eight grandchildren: Hanna Matthews, Amanda (Cory) Castillo, Hyrum (Ashlee) Matthews, Adam (Melissa) Matthews, Alexander (Michelle) Matthews, Heather (partner Ryan Kelly) Matthews, Brett (Mika Moore) Roeser and Evan (Laura) Roeser. Nephews: Ken, Ted and Jeff Henk. She was also very proud of her nine great-grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow via pictures and videos.

Annette was pre-deceased by her husband, parents and brothers: Herman, Clarence and Francis Place. We would be remiss if we didn't also mention her sister-in-law, Ruth Henk, whom she considered as a sister.

A Visiting hour will be held at the New Comer Cremations& Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY on August 31, 2023, from 12-1pm with a brief service to immediately follow. Internment will be at Memory Gardens.

Please, no flowers. If so inclined, please consider a donation to your favorite charity or to the Albany College of Pharmacy Students First Fund: https://www.acphs.edu/students-first-fund-donate

Annette's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service