Matthew N. Caldwell

Matthew passed away Sunday evening (March 9, 2008) at Massena Memorial Hospital from injuries following an snowmobile accident. Matthew was born in Ogdensburg on May 23, 1995, son of Robert J. and Susan M. Scott Caldwell.  He is presently in the 7th grade at Madrid – Waddington Central School.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Robert and Susan; by two sisters and one brother,  Darren J. Caldwell, Denise J. Caldwell and Kortnie I. Caldwell all of Chase Mills; his niece, Olivia Anel Irene Caldwell of Chase Mills; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Day Caldwell of Snye, Quebec; his maternal great grandfather, Gerald Flynn of Burke; his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Flynn of Burke; aunts and uncles, Linda Caldwell-

Cuff of Weedsport, Wayne and Carol Halstead of Weedsport, Roger “Doogie” Caldwell of Akwesasne, Chandra Caldwell of Massena, Blain and Barb Caldwell of Talihaquah, Oklahoma, Robin Lazore and Ray Slowman of Akwesasne, Michael and Dee Dee McDonald of Louisville, Timothy W. Scott of Hawaii, Danny and Jane Scott of Brushton, Neal Scott and Matthew R. Scott of Constable; a close family friend, Jonathan Alguire of Madrid; and by many cousins.  He was predeceased by his grandfather, Robert J. McDonald, one uncle, Michael H. Caldwell and a cousin, Loucinda Caldwell and one nephew, Joseph.

At his age, Matthew was an accomplished hunter and fisherman.  He showed respect and knowledge of guns and had skill with a bow.  As an outdoorsman, Matt had the love of snowmobiling (especially Arctic Cats), ATV’s, dirt bikes and go-carts.  He was a dedicated “Ford Man” and with his brother, had purchased a Arctic Cat Snowmobile. Besides having the enjoyment of driving different machines, Matt had the mechanical talent of keeping them maintained.  He loved his family and was generous of heart in his actions and deeds.  He worked with his Dad for Bob Caldwell’s Construction Company and was with his Mom and Dad at auctions throughout the county.  His friends will remember playing basketball, going camping and the phone time with the girls.  Matt found peace in music, no special type, just a song that he could relate to at that time.  He was proud to be a Native American Indian from Akwesasne and made sure that the American and Native Flags were flown at home.  Matthew valued the friends he made during his life and considered them extended family.

Funeral services for Matthew N. Caldwell, age 12, of Chase Mills, New York will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 AM at the Knapps Station Community Church in Knapps Station, with Pastor Lee Sweeney officiating.  Matt’s family will receive friends at the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, Friday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9.

For those wishing to do so, please consider donations in Matt’s memory to the Matthew Caldwell Industrial Arts Fund at Madrid - Waddington Central School, 2582 St. Hwy. 345, Madrid, NY, 13660 or Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc., 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

 Online condolences and memories can be shared with Matt’s family at http://www.hammillfh.com.