MATTHEWS, Reginald Joseph “Reg”
Born Tuesday April 27, 1943. Passed away Tuesday December 09, 2025.
Passed away unexpectedly, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved husband of Lorraine (dec). Cherished father and father-in-law of Rick and Patricia, Darren and Raelene. Loved Pa to Michelle and Aaron, Naomi and Shane, Trent and Sarah, Josh and Liz. Great Pa to Riley and Amelia.
Loved and remembered always.
Funeral notice
Wednesday December 17, 2025, 2:00pm
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mr. Reginald Joseph Matthews will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 commencing at 2pm.
In accordance with Reg’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.
Tributes
Leave a tributeSad and sorry to hear the sudden passing of our neighbour Reg. Our thoughts and condolences to all the family.
Marg and Tony.🙏December 13, 2025 7:39 pm
Condolences to Darren, Trent and family
I'll always remember Regie for his checky remarks and his love for Lorraine.December 13, 2025 7:23 pm
To Darren, Trent and family. So sorry to hear of Regs passing. Had so many great memories working with him over the years. He always had a story to tell and would love a drink or 20 at the Christmas breakups. RIP Reg.
December 13, 2025 7:21 pm
So sorry to hear of Reg's passing, a good friend from the old days. Sympathy to Ricky, Darren and families.
Ray & Rhonda BatesonDecember 13, 2025 10:45 am
To Darren, Raelene, Trent and Josh
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the sad loss of Reg.
Love Tony, Colleen, Jessica, Dominic, Ashley and Nathan Arceri
💙💙💙💙💙💙December 13, 2025 6:58 am
Sad News, enjoyed great conversations and much banter about Collingwood and St Kilda. A genuine great bloke and a gentleman to boot. R.I.P. Reg, condolences to his family - regards John Postma
December 12, 2025 8:37 pm
To Darren, Raelene & family, Deepest Sympathy to you all on the sudden passing of Reg, thinking of you all at this sad time xx ❤️
From all the staff at Mackay’s Milkbar
December 12, 2025 6:21 pm
To Rick Darren and family,my condolences and deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father and Pa Reg.A wonderful person and friend for many years Mark Gaylard.
December 12, 2025 2:29 pm
To Darren,Trent and family we were saddended to hear of the passing of Reg, he was a great customer when we operated our business with much banter with myself and all the team members who served him, especially when Collingwood played the Blues...
I am sure you will all miss him
Kind regards Dale and Trish GoodacreDecember 12, 2025 1:02 pm
Condolences to Reg's family. Always greeted with a smile. RIP Reg
December 12, 2025 1:50 am
To Rick, Darren and families our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad and pop. Reg was a wonderful loving caring man who would do anything for family and friends. I will miss your phone calls checking up on Colin and myself and also the horses. Thank you for all your love and support over many years. Reunited with the love of his life Lorraine. Sending all our love Colin,Cheryl Matthews and family ❤️
December 11, 2025 8:05 pm
To Rick,Darren and families our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Reg. A wonderful caring and loving family man who would do anything for family and friends. I will miss our calls checking up on Colin and myself and also seeing how the horses are going. Thank you for all the love you have shown us over the years.Reunited with the love of his life Lorraine. Sending lots of love Colin,Cheryl Matthews and family RIP
December 11, 2025 7:48 pm
Deepest sympathy to Reg's family and friends. What a great personality Reg was - always ready for a chat and always full of cheek. Such a shock to learn of his passing. Rest in Peace Reg ❤️ Rosie Egan-Philipson
December 11, 2025 4:10 pm
Deepest sympathy to Darren, Ricky and family. We were shocked to hear of sudden passing of Reg. Have many great memories of weekends at Union Hotel, horse racing, tattslotto syndicates, footy bets, lots of fun and laughter. Your friendship and care to my Dad Don Hayes will always be remembered. Will miss your visits and chats, reunited with Lorraine. RIP
Graham and Kaye BurrellDecember 11, 2025 3:26 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Darren & Rick & families on the sudden passing of Reg. Remembering our High School days many years ago.Thanking you for the friendship over the last few Friday nights which we thoroughly enjoyed with you and Barb.
Will be sadly missed.
Love Val Mahoney & Barry Bowley.December 11, 2025 1:13 pm
It is with sadness that we send Our Deepest Sympathies to the Mathew’s families with the sudden passing of Reg.With all your issues with your Health you continued on with life and kept your humor and soldierd on.R.I.P Reg and no more bets on Collingwood Vs Saint Kilda. Love from Brian and Gail Finn and Family.
December 11, 2025 11:56 am
Deepest Sympathy to Darren Rick and family, on the sad passing of Reg happy memories of the rock and roll days a great friend to our family, reunited with dear Lorraine,will be sadly missed. Love Rene John(dec) and family.
December 11, 2025 11:02 am
We would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to Reg’s family at this sad time. We will have a drink to celebrate Reg’s catch ups on Friday nights. RIP Reg. Noel and Kerrie
December 11, 2025 8:17 am
Dear Darren,Raelene and all the Matthew’s family,our deepest sympathy is extended to you all.R .I.P reg
December 10, 2025 8:10 pm
Very sad to hear the news of Reg's passing, we had many great conversations over the years. Condolences to Rick and Darren and families. Reunited with Lorraine. RIP
Diane Edwards.December 10, 2025 8:09 pm