Frank D. Mathews

SIDNEY – Frank D. Mathews, 57, of Sidney passed away in Augusta on Nov. 8, 2022.

He was born in Augusta on Oct. 23, 1965, the son of Manfred and Maxine (McFarland) Mathews. After graduating from Messalonskee High School, class of 1984, Frank went on to the school of hard work. He was an expert applicator for several years working for the family business, M.A. Mathews Siding and Windows. He then went into the woods and became a CLP Certified Master Logger for over 30 years. Frank was a true steward of the forest who took great pride in making the land he worked beautiful.

Frank had many varied interests which ranged from his years of motocross racing to taking Noah skiing in the winter and going “upta camp” in the summer. He was a long-time member of the Sidney Masonic Lodge. Frank was a strong man of faith who served as a deacon at Sidney Second Baptist Church for a time. Together with his wife Lisa, they found a home and loving extended family at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church in Waterville.

Frank has shown amazing strength, resilience, and faith over the last five years, proving to the medical community that he had a fire in him that burned stronger than any cancer. He was a champion who quietly and humbly endured and overcame great obstacles while continuing to grow in his faith throughout.

Frank was predeceased by his beloved mother, Maxine Mathews in 2010.

Frank is survived by his wife, Lisa of Sidney; his son, Noah of Sidney; and his bonus children, Desiree Libold of Benton, and Cody Emery of Knoxville, Tenn. Frank is also survived by his father, Manfred Mathews (Jackie Wright) of Vassalboro; his sisters Linda (Raymond) Breton of Chelsea, and Lisa (Russell) Willett of Oakham, Mass., his brothers Mark Mathews of Readfield, Michael (Peggy) Mathews of Carmel, and Dale (Crystal) Breton of Sidney. Also, his numerous nieces and nephews.

Though he wasn’t perfect, he was perfect for us…til we meet again.

Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 at Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St. in Oakland. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Rd. in Waterville.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.lawrybrothers.com.