Charles A. Matthews “Cam” 69 of Dennisport passed away unexpectedly Wednesday October 19, 2016.

Born in New Bedford, Cam was a proud Cape Codder, raised by his parents Chuck and Alyce (Hartung) Matthews. He was a decorated Vietnam Army veteran, serving with the 82nd Airborne. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Barnstable Fire Department for many years.

Cam was a proud humanitarian, as he and his wife shared their home as Adult Foster Care providers.

Cam finally married his “childhood sweetheart” and love of his life, Sylvia (Baker) Matthews. They recently celebrated 25 years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, Cam enjoyed a close and loving relationship with his daughter, Kate Partin and her husband, Dale of Marstons Mills. Daughters Jennifer Gullac of Framingham, and Tara Fletcher and husband, Ryan of Hyannis; a son, Joshua Matthews of Exeter, NH; seven grandchildren, Christine, Corey and Marissa Partin, Jillian and Jacob Ferrari, and Loryn and Ashley Fletcher; and two great grandchildren, Damian and Zayda.

A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday November 1 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Visitation will precede the memorial service, beginning at 11 a.m., in the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach, 569 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601.

I am so sorry to hear that Cam passed away. I have fond memories of our childhood ice skating on the ponds and playing hide & seek with all the kids in the neighborhood of Cummaquid. Those were the good old days when kids were free to be kids. Cam was a good friend of the Crockers and we are all so sad to hear about his passing. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family. Pam

Dear Sylvia & family, We were sorry to hear of Cam's passing, it brought to mind all the good times we had over the years. You and your family will be in our thought and prayers. With sympathy George & Nancy

We are sending our love and prayers to help support you, Sylvia and family in your grief. Hopefully memories will help ease your pain. Deepest sympathy and hugs. Love dale and bill