Erich Walter Matzold passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in his 94 year. Born in Pausa, Vogtland, Germany, Erich was the son of Oskar and Frieda (née Grunler) Matzold.
Erich is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Joyce, his son Wayne (Denise) Matzold, grandchildren Nathan Matzold, Nicole French and her children Sidney and Kyle. Erich will also be lovingly remembered by Joyce’s children Tom (Lea), Marilyn (Jim), Cindy, Deborah (Dan), Bill (Cherie) and their families. Surviving family in Germany includes Erich’s older brother Heinz (Marga) and several nieces, nephews and their families.
Erich is predeceased by his first wife Lillian (1996), their daughter Melannie (2000), his sisters Hilda and Melannie and step daughter Maureen.
Erich remained in England after World War 2 where he met Lillian. They settled in Cornwall where Melannie was born in 1951. Erich and his family immigrated to Canada from England in 1957 and settled in Seaforth in 1959. After Lillian’s passing, Erich met the second love of his life and he and Joyce enjoyed travel adventures together, including a honeymoon to Australia and New Zealand.
Erich was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a skilled bowler – at both the bowling alley and the lawn bowling greens. Later in life, he and Joyce enjoyed shuffle boarding and during the winter months a weekly pool day with the “guys” was a highlight.
Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth are entrusted with arrangements. Honouring Erich’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held. Inurnment will take place in Harpurhey Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Saint Elizabeth Health Care would be appreciated by the family.
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Brad Knight
Wayne – I just read your Father’s obituary in the paper. Our sympathies to you and your family. Brad and Christine Knight
Sheila Macgregor
Dear Joyce,
I am so sorry for your loss! With fond memories of both you and Erich while I was serving in Seaforth.
Blessings,
(Rev.) Sheila Macgregor
Eileen Greidanus
we are so sorry to hear of Erick’s passing he will be missed by many . He always was ready with a smile and a good word or two…
Donald Rice
Joyce and Family,
Though I met Erich only briefly last year, his attitude and wit will be long remembered. His passing is a loss to us all. He was a good man.
Ken & Gwen Johnston
We were saddened to hear of Erich’s passing. Ken and Erich go way back during their 5-pin bowling days with so many good times involved! Our sincere condolences to his family members.
Dianne Becker
So sorry to here of Eric’s passing. We loved shuffling with him.Our condolences to you Joyce and your family. Lawrence and Dianne Becker.
Caroline Lennox
Sending love to you, Joyce, and to your dear ones.
Caroline Lennox
Carol Bell
I was honoured to know Erich as my friend Melannie’s father while a child and as a lawn bowling mentor into adulthood. He was a wonderful friend to my parents and our family. He will be missed.
Rose McMaster
Dear Joyce
Deepest sympathy on Erichs passing. Thoughts & prayers are with you on this sad time.
Rose McMaster
Audrey Hoff
What a great guy and so fun loving. Had a great time with him and Joyce at shuffle board. That made me feel so welcome. Prayers are sent your way at this time of your great loss.
Carolanne Doig
So sorry to hear of Erik’s passing. My sympathy to all.
Ann Preszcator
Dear Joyce and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Maria Nemes
Deepest sympathies to Joyce and family. He was a lovely man. I’m glad to have known him. Sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time.
Maria Nemes
Bill and Grace
Joyce and family
Please accept our sincere sympathy at this sad time. We will miss Erich’s smile and wonderful sense of humour at Northside church. He was a special human being.
Bill and Grace Campbell
Jim Crocker
I was so saddened to hear of Erick’s passing. We shared many a morning sharing a blind hunting ducks. He did have a challenge with wood ducks often stating after a miss “those doggone woodies fly too fast”
Eric was a delightful, kind human being and I know he will be greatly missed in Seaforth.
Jim. Crocker
Francis and Carol Hunt
We are sorry to hear of Erich’s passing. About 1960 Erich, Lillian and Melannie came to live in the upstairs apartment of Frank, and Isabelle Hunt’s home. This was the start of a lifelong, special friendship that continued when they moved to their new home in Harpurhey. We were pleased to have them at our wedding in 1963. We always enjoyed, and of late have missed, Erich’s jovial greeting when we met he and Joyce at church or Foodland. We offer our sympathy.
Monica and Rick Grein
Joyce and Erich
Having been next door neighbours for some 24 years, we grew to admire and love Joyce and Erich, Joyce for her endless energy and Erich for his wonderful smile and sense of humour. Although Erich loved fishing he was no longer able to do so, so when we went trout fishing we would bring him some, and share fishing stories. We love you Erich and will miss you for the rest of our lives, Rest In Peace dear friend.
Don & Charlotte McKercher
Sending our sympathy to you and your family, Joyce, at this sad time. We will miss Erich’s friendly smile at Northside church. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Roland Oßmann
Unser Onkel Erich hat sich bei Telefongesprächen immer sehr amüsiert, wenn wir zum Schluss des Gespräches „Tschüss !“ sagten.
Nun hat er selbst und zwar für immer „Tschüss!“ gesagt !
Wir werden Onkel Erich immer in guter Erinnerung behalten.
Besonders gern denken wir an Erich Besuche in seiner deutschen Heimat:
Das Wiedersehen nach langer Zeit in Pausa mit Onkel Erich und mit Lilly, Wayne und Melanie.
In mehreren Besuchen lernte Erich Berlin, Erfurt und Weimar kennen. Joyce war mit dabei und zuletzt auch Wayne.
Das ist nun Erinnerung.
Wir sprechen besonders Joyce und Wayne unser Beileid aus.
Die Kinder seiner Schwester Hilda Oßmann geb. Mätzold:
Hannelore Hintze mit Klaus Hintze
Roland Oßmann mit Helga Oßmann sowie Ralph und Anja
Cheryl - Muir - Talbot
My thoughts and prayers are with you Joyce. lawn bowled with Eric a few times as he was a great bowler and always giving me tips.
Caroline Lennox
Dear Joyce and family. Deepest condolences. No words.
Love,
Caroline
Gord and Janice Carnochan
We hit the jackpot when we became Erich and Lillian’s neighbour. Such a gentle caring man who became an instant grandfather to our kids as they came along in Harpurhey. He always had time to listen to them and show they how things grow. His wonderful smile will be missed. Deepest sympathy to Joyce, Wayne and Denise and to Nicole and family. We have wonderful memories of Erich.
Denise Carnochan
I had the pleasure of being Erich’s next door neighbour for my first ten years of life. He was a grandfather to my sisters and I; I have so many wonderful memories – planting gardens, picking raspberries, and putting on ‘shows’ for Erich and Lillian – they were such great sports!! Throughout the years we would run into each other here or there and catch up. We are grateful to have known and loved this wonderful man.
My deepest sympathy to Joyce and the family.
Denise (Carnochan) Van Amersfoort
Pete and Gloria McFalls
Erich was a real joy. We enjoyed our many visits and games on the lawn bowling greens. We always had fun playing against Erich and Joyce. He will sure be missed by many. Sorry for your loss Joyce.
Bruce &Carol Hoelscher
Joyce and family,
Sorry to hear of Erich’s passing. Remembering the fun times we had at shuffleboard. Keep your wonderful memories tucked away deep in your heart.
Helen Southgate & Brian Oldfield
Dear Joyce and family, Wayne and family, Nicole and family, sharing your sorrow in your loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Our family ties go back to 1967 as neighbours. Always a cheerful greeting and a smile. Lots of fun memories through the years. He will be greatly missed in the neighbourhood. Rest In Peace dear friend.
Sending hugs.
Helen Southgate & family
Connie Trotter
Dear Joyce and family. I am so sorry to hear of Erich’s passing. I will always treasure the time we had together at bowling and at church. You are all in my prayers. Cherish the many happy memories.
Connie & Terry Trotter
Diana Steep
Our thoughts and prayers to Joyce and family. His smile was contagious and will be missed.
Diana and Steve Steep
Vicky Oxley
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Eric was a lovely man who will always be remembered with fond memories x
Stefan Elias
Wir werden Erich immer als freundlichen und humorvollen Teil unserer Familie in Erinnerung halten. Auch wenn er viele Jahre in seiner neuen Heimat Kanada lebte, war er immer ein geliebtes Mitglied unserer Familie. Wir wünschen seiner Frau und Familie unser herzliches Beileid und viel Kraft und Zuversicht um diesen schweren Verlust zu überwinden. In unseren Gedanken wird Erich immer weiterleben.
Heinz & Marga Mätzold
Bernd & Gudrun
Stefan & Franzi
Doris & Maria
George Marr
Our thoughts and prayers are for you as you go through these difficult times Wayne, Denise and Nathan
George and Carin Marr
Ann Maxwell
Joyce and family
So sorry to hear of Erich’s passing. Remember all of the good times, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Masnica
My deepest sympathy to Joyce and family. Erich will be sadly missed by all of you!
Wendy
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers,
Wendy & Dan Primeau
Bob & Edith Hodgins
So sorry to hear about Erich passing . Bob and I enjoyed playing Shuffleboard with him. He was a very good player and will be missed.. Our sincerest Sympathy to Joyce and Family.
Laura-Lee
Erich will be sadly missed my all who knew him including the girls and I. Rest in loving peace.
Tony & Alma Dayman
Joyce & family,
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony & Alma Dayman