Capt. (Retired) Matthew G. Black CD – RCAF
Suddenly in Atlanta Georgia on Friday November 22, 2019 at the age of 56. Predeceased by his parents Janice (née Patterson) and Gordon Black and brother Owen Black. Proud and loving father to Leah (Eric Long) & Victoria. Dear brother to Shelley (Roberto), Mark (Kelly), Kevin (Robyn), Mimi, Martha (Bart Haberbosch) and Michael. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Will be dearly remembered by his colleagues at DND and many friends.
Matt loved planes, baked spaghetti and his two girls. He liked to build airplanes and fly them at millennium field with his friends, go to broadway for breakfast and dinner and loved his job very much.
Friends are invited to visit the Hall of Colours of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Friday December 6th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday December 7th after 12:30 until time of service. Memorial Service will be held in the Sacred Space at 2 p.m. followed by interment of urn at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces.
In Memoriam donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Martin Breton
Debbie and Norm Olson
We met Matt at Millennium park. Our deepest sympathies to Leah, Victoria and family.
It was a pleasure to have known Matt and he will be missed.
Rest in Peace Matt.
Matthew Corbett
I worked with Matt on a project (PMO CPA) two or three decades ago in Rockcliffe. Even though our working together was short in time he always had a ready greeting (it was easy for us to remember each others names), a great smile and I loved his sense of humour.
My deepest sympathies to Matt's family.
Steve Shrewsbury-Gee
It is quiet on the 9th floor of 455 without that unique laugh of Matt's. His presence will be missed as will his wealth of knowledge. Condolences to the family.
Martin Sloan
Met Matt while working the Herc AVS project at Rockcliffe then reaquainted in the Herc AEO shop 10 years later when we both had hung up our uniforms. Many memorable hours on the job as well at Mellinium Park flying our planes. RIP my friend.
Mario Gendron
I knew Matt from the avionics section in DTHEM (circa 1990) and I remember him for his calmness and good sense of humour making every interaction a pleasant moment. Rest in peace Matt! My sincere condolences to his family.
Jim Hamilton
Matt was an amazing human being who was always the first person anyone went to with a technical question. I always knew when Matt was in because of his unique sense of humour and unforgettable laugh which seemed to follow him everywhere. I enjoyed working with you Matt and will always remember the good times we had tackling problems together. My and my wife's condolences to Leah and Victoria - he spoke of you often.
Jim England
My sincerest condolences to the family. I first met Matt at TH in 1991 and we became good friends over the years we worked together. I will miss his laughter and sense of humor and the many good times we had during our "nooners." Rest in peace Matt.
Sergio and Ethan Ontiveros
Our most sincere condolences to Matt's family.
Matt will be fondly missed at the Millennium flying field, it has been more than 7 years of collective memories.
He was very passionate when talking about planes, full scale or model ones, always enjoyable to learn from his wealth of experiences or adventures.
Matt your companionship will be missed by all your friends at the field.
Rest in peace.
Lyle Best
I am honored to have known Matt. He was truly an incredible individual to work with during our time in (TH). His infectious laughter and his wonderful outlook on life was truly appreciated. He will be missed by all. My condolences.
Matt, our paths have crossed many times over the past decades, and most recently when we worked together in DAEPM (T). It has been an honour and pleasure to serve with you! You will be dearly missed. Rest in peace my friend.