Obituary
Laurie V. Matthews
HILTON - Passed peacefully at Rochester General Hospital with her family by her side on August 25, 2022 at the age of 67. She passed due to complications of Multiple Systems Atrophy, a rare neurodegenerative disease. She was born February 14, 1955 in New Jersey, the daughter of Howard V. and Joyce (Kiepe) Matthews.
She graduated from Livingston High School and Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Gifted with creativity, Laurie started her business, LM Graphics where her work demonstrated marketing insight and creativity, working with local and national firms.
She loved nature and astronomy, enjoying studying the stars and clouds. She enjoyed family vacations at the New Jersey Shore searching for sea glass. There were many camping trips to the Adirondacks and throughout the Northeast. Laurie was known for her creative Halloween costumes and the festive celebrations that ensued.
Laurie's spirituality kept her on the straight and narrow throughout her life. Her steadfast determination to achieve her goals brought her and those she encountered many rewards in life. Laurie brought out the best in others with her intellectual challenges.
Laurie married Brian Rasmusson in 1985. They were married for 37 years and made their home on the shore of Lake Ontario in Hilton, NY. The devoted and involved family matriarch with a wide spreading family tree, Laurie was loved by all.
She is survived by her husband, Brian Rasmusson; brother, Scott H. Matthews, Cindy Shaw; brother-in-law, George Bowman. She is predeceased by her sister, Wendy Matthews Bowman. Laurie always loved time spent with her many nieces and nephews. Lifelong friends, Terry and Barb were always at her side for laughs and to help thru tough times.
In honor of Laurie's Valentine's Day birthday, all those attending her life celebration from 4:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, September 1st, at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane, are invited to wear some heart-shaped jewelry. Her celebration of life will follow at 7:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the MSA Coalition, 7918 Jones Branch Dr, Suite 300, McLean VA 22012 (www.multiplesystematrophy.org/ways-to-give/) or the Hilton Fire & Rescue, 120 Old HoJack Ln, Hilton, NY 14468 (www.hiltonfd.org/donate.html) in Laurie's memory.
HILTON - Passed peacefully at Rochester General Hospital with her family by her side on August 25, 2022 at the age of 67. She passed due to complications of Multiple Systems Atrophy, a rare neurodegenerative disease. She was born February 14, 1955 in New Jersey, the daughter of Howard V. and Joyce (Kiepe) Matthews.
She graduated from Livingston High School and Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Gifted with creativity, Laurie started her business, LM Graphics where her work demonstrated marketing insight and creativity, working with local and national firms.
She loved nature and astronomy, enjoying studying the stars and clouds. She enjoyed family vacations at the New Jersey Shore searching for sea glass. There were many camping trips to the Adirondacks and throughout the Northeast. Laurie was known for her creative Halloween costumes and the festive celebrations that ensued.
Laurie's spirituality kept her on the straight and narrow throughout her life. Her steadfast determination to achieve her goals brought her and those she encountered many rewards in life. Laurie brought out the best in others with her intellectual challenges.
Laurie married Brian Rasmusson in 1985. They were married for 37 years and made their home on the shore of Lake Ontario in Hilton, NY. The devoted and involved family matriarch with a wide spreading family tree, Laurie was loved by all.
She is survived by her husband, Brian Rasmusson; brother, Scott H. Matthews, Cindy Shaw; brother-in-law, George Bowman. She is predeceased by her sister, Wendy Matthews Bowman. Laurie always loved time spent with her many nieces and nephews. Lifelong friends, Terry and Barb were always at her side for laughs and to help thru tough times.
In honor of Laurie's Valentine's Day birthday, all those attending her life celebration from 4:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, September 1st, at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane, are invited to wear some heart-shaped jewelry. Her celebration of life will follow at 7:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the MSA Coalition, 7918 Jones Branch Dr, Suite 300, McLean VA 22012 (www.multiplesystematrophy.org/ways-to-give/) or the Hilton Fire & Rescue, 120 Old HoJack Ln, Hilton, NY 14468 (www.hiltonfd.org/donate.html) in Laurie's memory.
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