Mr. Dale Matthews

Dale C. Matthews succumbed to his illness on November 28, 2025 at Tidal Health in Salisbury, MD.

Dale fought a courageous battle with his illness to “stay as long as he could” with his beloved family and friends and the home he loved, especially his “garage”, where his heart was working on cars or “tinkering” on something to bring it back to life.

Born on November 30, 1950 in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late Robert Elwood Matthews and Elizabeth Grace Matthews Colona.

Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Debbie Russell (Frank) of Parksley and Margaret Fecteau (John) of Wallops Island; niece, Brittany Lewis (Cullen); great-niece, Alice Lewis; and special friends, Matt, Cris, Sparkplug and his cousin, Dennis.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his German Shepherds, Missy and Queenie.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM from the graveside of the Downings Cemetery in Oak Hall with Pastor Bob Reese officiating.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Hall Rescue Company.

Arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.

To sign the online guest book visit www.thorntonfuneralhome.net.