Anna Mathewson

OXFORD – Anna May (Jones) Mathewson, 89, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Webster Manor in Webster. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Chester A. Mathewson of Oxford who died in 2002. She is survived by two children, Cheryl A. Cahill and her husband Daniel of Dudley, and Michael A. Mathewson and his wife Jessica of Merrimack, NH; five grandchildren, Ryan Cahill of Burbank, CA, Sean Cahill and his wife Tricia of Northborough, Erin Rose and her husband Samuel of Jacksonville, FL, Nicole Mathewson of Merrimack, NH, and Kellie Mathewson of Merrimack, NH; two great-granddaughters, Hailey and Grace; and many nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Henry and Lillian (Pyne) Jones, and lived most of her life in Oxford.

Mrs. Mathewson worked in the food service department at Nichols College in Dudley for 20 years, retiring in 1999. Previously, she worked in the cafeteria at Bay Path in Charlton. She was known for her iconic saying of calling people "lovey" in her work and leisure interactions. She enjoyed her many friends at the Oxford Senior Center, taking bus trips, and playing bingo. More importantly, she treasured her grandchildren, attending their various school activities and sporting events. She will be remembered as a wonderful and caring homemaker, mother and grandmother.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at St. Louis Church, 15 Lake St., Webster. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Garden of Peace in Webster. Calling hours are Saturday morning from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts St., Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458.