1934
Anita
2021
Anita Alice Matson
January 6, 1934 — January 21, 2021
Anita Alice Matson (Albro) died peacefully at her home on January 21, 2021, in Port St Lucie, FL at the age of 87.
Anita was born on January 6, 1934 in Homer, NY to Frank and Gladys (Baldwin) Albro. Anita graduated from Homer Central High School and soon after married her sweetheart, Gerald (Jerry) Matson in 1952. She and Jerry traveled around the country and finally settled in Stuart, FL where they both worked and eventually retired from Grumman Aerospace. During their life together the couple welcomed two children, Valerie Ellen and Steven Michael.
Anita always enjoyed dancing and listening to music, especially golden oldies. Out of all the artists that made her happy, Elvis Presley was her favorite. Anita felt being surrounded by family was always the most important part of her life.
She is survived by sister, Carole Jacques of Courtland, NY; daughter, Valerie Milam and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Matson both of Port St Lucie, FL. Her grandchildren, Aaron Klein of Springfield, Mo; Kathleen Milam, Chelsea Staut and Zach Matson; great-grandchildren, Cristiano, Haylee and Connor all of Port St Lucie, FL. She is preceded in death by her brother, Frank Albro of Homer, NY; husband, Gerald Matson and son, Steven Matson both of Port St Lucie, FL.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 4PM to 5PM with a service to start at 5pm at Haisley Tribute Center 2041 SW Bayshore Blvd Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984.
Anita was born on January 6, 1934 in Homer, NY to Frank and Gladys (Baldwin) Albro. Anita graduated from Homer Central High School and soon after married her sweetheart, Gerald (Jerry) Matson in 1952. She and Jerry traveled around the country and finally settled in Stuart, FL where they both worked and eventually retired from Grumman Aerospace. During their life together the couple welcomed two children, Valerie Ellen and Steven Michael.
Anita always enjoyed dancing and listening to music, especially golden oldies. Out of all the artists that made her happy, Elvis Presley was her favorite. Anita felt being surrounded by family was always the most important part of her life.
She is survived by sister, Carole Jacques of Courtland, NY; daughter, Valerie Milam and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Matson both of Port St Lucie, FL. Her grandchildren, Aaron Klein of Springfield, Mo; Kathleen Milam, Chelsea Staut and Zach Matson; great-grandchildren, Cristiano, Haylee and Connor all of Port St Lucie, FL. She is preceded in death by her brother, Frank Albro of Homer, NY; husband, Gerald Matson and son, Steven Matson both of Port St Lucie, FL.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 4PM to 5PM with a service to start at 5pm at Haisley Tribute Center 2041 SW Bayshore Blvd Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
4:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
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