Mathew Duane Whittier, 41, of Derby, VT passed away unexpectedly from recent heart complications on July 4, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1982 in Newport, VT to Duane and Teena (Ledoux) Whittier. He was pre-deceased by his wife; Elizabeth, his grandparents; Edmund and Hazel Ledoux and Gordon and Velma Whittier, along with Uncles; Gary Belrose and Thomas Jarvis.

Mathew, also known as Mat or Fuzzy, was the happiest when spending quality time with his family and loved ones, especially at camp on Seymour Lake. After tragically losing his wife Lizzy in 2003, Mathew found love again with his partner Megan, step children Hunter and Lyla, and their beloved dog Boris. Mathew was a 2001 graduate from North Country Union High School in Newport Vt. In his younger years Mathew raced his dirt bike at Rider hill and was a force to be reckoned with. His favorite past times were going way too fast on his Kawasaki ZX14, snowmobiling, and using his RC cars. He spent many great memories hunting and fishing with his father Duane on Unknown and Holland Pond. Mathew proudly served in the United States Army. He graduated from Fort Benning, Georgia where he was awarded as an excellent marksman during his time there. He then graduated from Military Light Wheel and Mechanic Training in South Carolina. Mathew will always be remembered  for his sarcastic personality, mischievous smile, his care and protectiveness over his loved ones, but mostly his unwavering ability to make anyone feel accepted no matter their backstory, because of this he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his parents Duane and Teena Whittier, sister Jenna Whittier and her partner Bo Johnson, his partner Megan Tattersall and her kids Hunter and Lyla. Many aunts and uncles including Andrea Belrose, Karen Jarvis and her partner Ron Cadieux, Kraig Ledoux and his wife Kimberley, Bruce, Linda and Cliff Wilke and family, many cousins and great aunts and uncles, along with many cherished friends.

A celebration of life will be held on July 27th at the Elks Club at 1:00 pm. If friends desire, memorial contributions in Mathew's name may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, locally family owned and operated.