In memory of

Janet Matthews

Brooklyn, NY

November 25, 1947 - June 13, 2023

Nov 25, 1947 - Jun 13, 2023

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In memory of

Janet Matthews

Passed

June 13, 2023
Born

November 25, 1947
Resided

Brooklyn, NY

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On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Janet Matthews (née Smith) passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born to Kenneth Hyland and Lucille Smith on November 25, 1947 in Belmont, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Janet received her formal education in Trinidad, but always showed an affinity for sewing and designing, which would become her passion and livelihood.

In 1965, she married her first love, Colin Matthews and together, they had three sons: Gary Colin, …

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Parking is available in the lot across the street from the Caribe Funeral Home. If the lot is unavailable, you may valet park or self-park on Utica Avenue. Funeral placards will be available for your car at the front desk in the funeral home.

The services will be live streamed for friends and family who are unable to attend. You can access the link at 5:45PM on June 21, 2023 on the Events section of this site. It is also below for convenience:

https://evt.live/janet-matthe…