Matthew B. Husband Sr. CLAREMONT — Matthew Bryan Husband Sr., 38, of Claremont, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 30, 2021. Matthew was born April 3, 1983, in Claremont, New Hampshire, and graduated from Stevens High School in 2001. Matthew enjoyed life, especially fishing with his great-grandfather, and was passing on his love of fishing to his sons. He was described as a man who would help anyone in need. Often described as a big squishy teddy bear. He worked in the hospitality industry prior to COVID then worked for TPI until health issues prevented him from working. He is survived by his wife, Misty; daughters, Madison and Gracie; sons, Mathias and Matthew Jr.; his parents, Cynthia and Raymond Smith, of Claremont, New Hampshire, Bryan Husband, of Windsor, Vermont; sisters, Holly (Jay) Cannistraci, Erica (Richie) Smith, Jennifer Byrd, Ashley Husband, Morgan Husband; brother, Nicholas (Kayla) Smith; uncles, Doug (Beth) Hackett, Jon (Becca) Hackett, Mark (Andrea) Husband; Aunt Karen (Mike) Hamlin; grandparents, Earl and Florence Hackett; mother-in-law, Sarah Annala; best friend, Adam Svendsen, whom he considered his brother; stepmother, Coralee Husband, of New York; Aunt Emily Bernard; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Mary Husband; great-grandmother, Edna Hackett, great-grandfather, Roger Warcup, great-grandparents, George and Geraldine Husband, Charles and Yolanda Lysian; father-in-law, Tapani Annala. There will be no services at this time per Matthew’s wishes but a celebration of his life in summer 2022. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.
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