David S. Matis

JEFFERSON - David S. Matis, 60, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson (Holden), he was the son of the late Sigmund A. Matis and Jacqueline G. (Fairbanks) Matis.

Dave fought a hard battle with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma for 4 1/2 years.

He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his Wife and life partner of 26 years, Kathleen A. (Malone) Eager-Matis, and his special buddy Gamble who stayed by his side throughout his illness; his brother Mark and niece and nephew Amanda and Zachary Matis of North Carolina; Aunt, Uncle and many cousins. He also leaves his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Pat & Bruce Webber of Shrewsbury. Dave also leaves behind his close childhood friends, Kenny Setherlund, Roger Spaulding, Dave Swenson who were there for him during his illness.

David was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and worked as a Locksmith for 32 years for A.L. Purinton of Worcester before venturing on his own in 2019 and established Keystone Lock & Safe. Due to his illness he had to give up his business that he so enjoyed performing.

Dave was a past member of Massachusetts Locksmiths Association, Eight Point Sportmen's Club, and was a member of the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriffs.

Dave and Kathy were avid Motorcycle riders and enjoyed their day trips with friends and traveled to Daytona and Myrtle Beach for Bike weeks. Dave also enjoyed Trap Shooting at Eight Point; skiing in the mountains of Austria and Utah and locally at Wachusett Mountain.

Special thanks to his Dana Farber Oncologist Dr. Praful Ravi, MBBCH of the Genitourinary Oncology, his assistants Dan, Kyla, Brian and Yvone who were there constantly there for us when needed, Dr. Ayal Aizer, MD and his team and the many other Doctors who cared for David. Their care and compassion went above and beyond expectations and was very much appreciated.

We would also like to thank the VNA of Worcester for their care and comfort they provided Dave during his final days.

In honoring Dave's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on April 25, 2025 at 11:00 am at Grove Cemetery, Main Street, Holden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Praful Ravi, Genitourinary Oncology, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 or the Worcester VNA, 67 Millbrook St., Worcester, MA 01606.

Arrangements are in the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit his tribute wall.