Robert "Bob" Mathews

Birth date: Feb 23, 1968 Death date: Jul 1, 2025

Robert “Bob” Mathews, 57, of Thurmont, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Born on February 23, 1968, in Waynesboro, PA, Bob w Read Obituary

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Abby Pinson

13w ago

in honor of Robert.

Hi Renee, Carrie and Kayla,

I am so sorry to hear about Bob! He was always so funny and I'll never forget all of the baton competitions, parades, nationals, and softball times we spent together! I'll never forget that one year at nationals when Kayla and I were doing a teams performance in the arena and we heard a crash and it ended up being Bob's chair breaking lol! And then watching the video when he like fell with the chair and the sound effects! I also won't forget the inside joke of eating at steak and shake and I only wanted a single patty, because they came with two patties and that was just too much burger for me and you all razed me for years for that! :-P These are good memories I have! And enjoying the holidays as well! Thinking a lot about you guys during this hard time. Take all the time you need to grieve, and there is no time limit to grief. <3 Abby Pinson

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Gussie Pinson

13w ago

in honor of Robert.

Dear Renee, Carrie, and Kayla;

I am so sorry for your loss.

My memories of Bob second what my Dad wrote: they are the many OC baton parades, at Notre Dame for Nationals and that one year at the disgusting Weston Hotel, and the local competitions. We would occupy our time away from watching the events playing basketball (Bob, Carrie, my Dad and I…when there was a court) and discussing many random topics.
I also remember a few parties you and Bob hosted at your house. You guys also had us up for meals a few times. These memories I’ll always cherish! Bob made the baton competitions and parades fun with his sense of humor. Oh yeah and going to Steak and Shake in Elkhart a few times around Nationals. We still talk about the fun times and remember his laugh.

Bob was a funny dude with many good qualities. He will be sorely missed.

-Gussie

Susan H.

13w ago

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Michaela Bratten

13w ago

in honor of Robert.

I worked with Bob on and off during our NIST career. I spoke with him shortly before his retirement. We had a lot of catching up to do as we hadn’t connected in a while. During this conversation he shared what he was going through. One of the things he said stuck with me. In essence he said take the leap/step as life is too short. I did a lot of reflection after this conversation and ended up following his advice. I decided not to hold off doing what I wanted and needed to do instead of “waiting for the right time.” So thank you! You will be missed. M. Bratten

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Serena Obrien

13w ago

in honor of Robert.

I'm so sorry for your family's loss and saddened that Bob left this world much too soon. I will always remember the fun times we had all watching WWF wrestling and drinking tea (what a combination!) Bob was a caring friend and neighbor who listened and encouraged with a teasing laugh for how the world is sometimes and you couldn't help but chuckle along. I know he's making heaven an even brighter place to be like he did while he was here. ❤️✨️

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Garry And Elaine Moore

14w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Robert.

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Garry And Elaine Moore

14w ago

Sent a Medium Dish Garden to the Mathews family.

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Sue Smith

14w ago

in honor of Robert.

I remember the day he got on my daughter's horse and made the mistake and said gitty up.Well she did like he said LOL!!;My kids were little and running behind Bobby, they kept yelling hold on meatball. That's what they called him. Poor Bobby was flopping all around,😳 but he didn't fall off. Anyone who would have seen this would have died laughing. I'm going to miss you Bobby Gene🤧
Love you always,
Your Ole Aunt Sue

Carole Boyer

14w ago

in honor of Robert.

Bob was always so friendly and full of life. He had a wonderful laugh and the best smile. He will be be missed dearly but always remembered fondly. Thinking of you all and sending our love. Brian and Carole Ann Boyer

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Laura Perkins

14w ago

in honor of Robert.

Sending you lots of hugs and prayers so sorry for your loss just know he's watching over all of you now

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