Jean MacPherson Matheson

AUGUSTA – Jean MacPherson Matheson passed away at home on April 10, 2023. Jean was born in Chicago, Ill. to James Davidson MacPherson and Clara Ross MacPherson on May 11, 1932.

Jean lived in Buffalo and Syracuse, N.Y. and graduated from Nottingham High School in Syracuse. She came to Maine, the birthplace of her father, to attend Farmington State Teachers College (now University of Maine at Farmington) where she earned a B.S. in Education.

In 1954, she married her college sweetheart, Brandon Arlo Matheson. They settled in Augusta, where they began their careers as educators, and they had one child, Margaret E. (Meg) Matheson. Jean taught for nearly 30 years in the Augusta school system and derived great pleasure from watching youngsters learn, grow and bloom in her care.

Jean enjoyed playing cards and other games, crafting, baking, and collecting friends throughout her life. She made several trips to visit family in Scotland and in retirement traveled this country making friends and visiting family, including wintering in Florida for over 30 years. She was especially grateful for all of the caring individuals that made it possible for her to remain in her home in the last years of her life. Jean was a beloved mother, cherished wife, respected teacher and steadfast friend.

Jean was a member of South Parish Congregational Church where she had served as a deacon. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority for more than 60 years, and in her later years took great delight in being a member of the Kennebec Valley Garden Club.

Jean was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Brandon; and her brother, Ross J. MacPherson of Bozeman, Mont.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Meg Matheson and Frank Wiltuck of Augusta; sister-in-law, Susan MacPherson of Bozeman, Mont.; numerous nieces and nephews; and her extended family of so many friends and relatives.

A service will be held for Jean on Saturday, April 29 at 10:30 in the morning at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church Street, Augusta.

Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street, Augusta where condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website by visiting http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to:

the Brandon A. Matheson and Jean MacPherson Matheson Scholarship at the UMF Ferro Alumni Center

242 Main St.

Farmington, ME 04938 or:

South Parish Congregational Church