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Matthew Young
December 3, 1961 - December 1, 2021
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2022-12-06 14:37:17 View / Comment (2)
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2022-12-01 16:57:43 View / Comment (0)
Amanda Spence
Larger than life and quietly gentle, Miss the laugh, the kindness, the wisdom, the humour, (not the cheesy jokes), the guidance and all the things that made you such a good person to be around; working on a youth service, or in home group or on a run (much too long at times!) and the endless times we all spent together as part of BPC. Miss it all and know how much you are missed by all. Thinking of all who love you and miss you too this day, especially Donya and your family. Holding you in love and prayers.
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2022-12-01 11:00:02 View / Comment (0)
Joanna Francis
Matt was so full of joy, always smiling or making a joke, he loved helping to fix things and help other people, even if he didn't know them very well. Ollie and I have such fond memories of living with Matt and Donya, i remember his cooking skills (and interest in our cooking taste!!) and love for interesting TV shows (I have a memory of a monster truck on ice!?). The two things that really stick out are the joy he had when we bought him a new frying pan (mainly because we ruined his!) and enjoying a boogie at our wedding. We miss you Matt, and think of you often xxx
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2022-11-30 23:06:10 View / Comment (0)
Louise Boylan
We miss your gentle fun and friendship Matt. One year on and you are still in our hearts. We remember your big hugs and smile, your no nonsense common sense and practical help. You will remain our close friend forever Matt: Fun, kind, strong, humble and incredibly supportive through good times and dark ones. Lots and lots of fun. Tight fitting, scruffy (some would say borderline legal) red / white striped trackie bottoms on a scrawny young bloke seemingly permanently attached to his bike. Early twenties, dancing with Donya/ singing like mad to Frankie Goes to Hollywood's Relax in front of a Frankie poster borrowed from a local bus stop. Any excuse to wear a silly hat. Insisting on going the national Leprechaun museum, trying out all the props and looking like a real life version of "Elf". Taking the mickey continually (eg "you look like a 70s porn star" in response to seeing a good friend's newly grown beard. Being an excited (in his late 50s) teenager while visiting Gavin & Stacey's corner of Barry Island and eventually embracing his closet Welshman self. Very forgiving and not once retaliating (though there were any opportunities) for receiving a picture postcard from Cornwall celebrating a newly arrived Wayne Rooney's winning goal for Everton against Arsenal. That famous Arsenal downstairs toilet/ shrine (needs to be seen to be believed). Guffawing so loudly that everyone went quiet and listened while he played the board game *Dirty Minds" in a (until then) respectable pub in Dorset. Having the best pirate costume at a 25th Anniversary Caleigh (with much competition from all the home Nations). More than a friend and regularly still asked for advice, support and a hug because, although he's physically not here, he is confusingly ever present (and never more so than when in contact with his beloved family and granddaughter). Love, Bren & Louise
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2022-11-30 16:41:10 View / Comment (0)
Kate Eperon
Matt was always a friendly and welcoming face at Bromley Parish Church. He was always interested in hearing what you had been up to, always had a kind word to say and always greeted with a smile. He delighted in talking with my son (now 10) about Arsenal and exchanging facts and stats about games, marvelling in Luke's ability to recall it all! During lockdown we looked forward immensely to the online familiy breakfast club and Matt's ability to keep everyone talking and interested and upbeat was absolutely wonderful. We didn't know Matt for long, but he brought a happiness and warmth to our lives that I will never forget. We will remember him fondly.
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2022-11-30 10:51:57 View / Comment (0)
Kate Gilheaney
Matt was one of the first people we met when we joined Bromley Parish Church, he was welcoming, funny and kind. He always found us each week after the service to say hello and be a friendly, welcoming face. He always was so caring and kind and great with my children, who were young at the time. He would be one of the people I would most look forward to seeing at church. I remember his loud ties and jovial manner always made me feel happy and joyful. We stopped going to church for a number of reasons, but he was always one of the people I missed. It was heartbreaking to hear the news about Matt, quite unbelievable. Such a huge loss for the world as he was such a kind and generous soul. Rest in Peace Matt. You were a one off. Kate xx
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2022-01-10 23:05:03 View / Comment (0)
Arina Massey
Matthew’s sudden demise left us speechless and kept us in shock for good few days. We met Matthew through Bromley Parish church, and his warm and caring soul always made us feel welcomed and part of the church community. His loving and fun personality kept my daughters always look out for the family services that were lead by Matthew. The day we found this sad news, the whole evening we spent talking about all the fun times we had with him, and what was really heart breaking was we clearly remembered Sun 28th Nov, as this was the last time we met him and my daughter Zara still remembers her conversation and the useful advises Matt gave for her GCSES prep
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2022-01-04 17:54:04 View / Comment (0)
Hannah Dowling
Matt was such an integral part of Bromley Parish Church and through his work with Sunday school and YPG he had a huge impact on the lives of generations of young people who have grown up in the church. I will remember with huge fondness YPG breakfasts, trips to Pilgrim Hall and, of course, Matt's Christmas tie. Matt was someone you could always rely on to be there for you when it mattered as well as being someone who could always make you laugh. I wish I had had the chance to see him more frequently in recent years but I will treasure the very special memories I do have and count myself lucky to have known him.
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2022-01-04 01:59:32 View / Comment (0)
Beckie Young
From Michael George - This is Michael, son of Pat George, lifelong friend of Janet. I am shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Matthew, my deepest sympathies to you all. Our families used to visit each other for tea at least a couple of times a year, the period between Xmas and New Year seems to stick in my mind as one annual occasion. So as a child i knew Matthew rather like i knew my own cousins. We always enjoyed those visits and although memories are now hazy I do recall Matthew as being a happy and friendly person and great company. I definitely remember the affinity to Arsenal and, although Southampton would have been better at least it was not Portsmouth! Matthew was just a year and a half younger than me. Although we did not meet again beyond teen years our parents of course remained in regular touch so i did get to hear the family news from time to time. So I am so very sorry for Donya and family. Heartfelt condolences and very best wishes, Michael.
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2021-12-31 23:16:38 View / Comment (1)
Barbara Haines
Matthew Matthew was one of 18 cousins produced by the sons and daughters of James Byers Young and his wife May. His father John was my mother’s youngest brother.He was one of the youngest cousins, while I was the 2nd oldest. There was a big age gap between us and our interaction was obviously limited by this. One of the earliest memories of Matthew was arriving at their home, Downsview, for tea and seeing two smallish boys rolling down the front garden fiercely wrestling one another. John arrived and delivered clips round the ears. The fighting stopped. We went on into the house; the wrestling and rolling resumed. This was to be a major feature of most encounters with Matthew (and of course Richard – the leader in wrestling behaviour?) They also visited us in Southampton. If my father spotted them arriving unexpectedly, he acted fast to clear displays and to put away breakables. The boys entered. In one leap they were walking along the sideboard and over chairs. They then threw themselves on the floor and started to wrestle ferociously. Another time while staying at the house of an Aunt and Uncle in London they climbed onto the roof of the conservatory, equipping themselves with clods of earth and moss. The clods were lobbed at visitors sitting in the garden below enjoying relaxing in the sunshine - until the boys arrived! Matt was quite a quiet little boy and I’m sure he would say he was lured into such naughty behaviour by his older, bigger brother, but he was certainly a willing participant and seemed to enjoy every minute. Matthew, of course, grew up to be a lovely thoughtful, caring man, always striving to achieve his best. My last contact with him was at the end of a lunch, attended by many of the cousins. in Romsey a little while ago. Matt and I were talking about our recent illnesses/health hiccups and the fact that the next get together might be for…..a funeral! We both agreed that the best way to go was how my father went – cutting the grass one minute, gone the next. And so too Matthew –taken doing something he really enjoyed. But with us always. Barbara Haines Friday 31st December 2021
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2021-12-30 23:37:35 View / Comment (0)
Jasmine Hutton
Matt is one of the most fun people I know. As part of the 'Angelfish' and youth in the church, I have many fond memories of Matt leading our Sunday school sessions. He always used to turn what seemed to be a really serious bible reading into a fun activity, so that learning about the Bible was always exciting. He would often get us to role play different characters (and encourage us to be as silly as possible). He very much encouraged my family and I to get involved in the YPG cooked breakfasts, and never without a frying egg competition! I was too young to participate but I remember stirring the beans and helping to serve the food. At Bromley youth net he designed and organised a treasure hunt around Bromley Town centre and he was in disbelief when my team won (but joking of course). At Easter the best tradition is the Easter bonnets on Easter Sunday and I hope this can continue in Matt's legacy. Matt always inspired me from his profession too, as i recently had a discussion with him about how he got into medical school...I'll leave that to your imagination! I am grateful to Matt for his role he played in my spiritual upbringing and nourishment and I know that any young person in the church who also got to know him well will feel the same- he will be missed by us all. My condolences to Donya and the family at this sad, difficult time.
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2021-12-31 04:14:41 View / Comment (0)
Chris Welch
Dear Donya, James, Beckie, Catriona and Dom In New Zealand, when someone like Matt dies the Māori people say: “The totara has fallen in the forest of Tane” The totara is a magnificent and much treasured native tree that can live for well over 1,000 years and is regarded as the king of the forest by the Māoris. When a totara falls it is a great tragedy and this proverb is, I feel, very appropriate for Matt. Matt was a person whose friendship I valued enormously; someone I loved talking to and spending time with. I’m sure there are a great many other people who will say the same thing about him. Elizabeth and I will miss him terribly. I am writing to share with you a few of my memories of Matt and of the many happy times we have spent together over the last few years. Although I had met Matt (and Donya) quite a few times over the years through Gill and Neil – not least at Gill’s 50th in Wales – it was really only when Gill invited Matt to join our Friday cycling group that I got to know Matt properly. I seem to remember that Matt found the first few trips out fairly challenging – but it wasn’t long before we were all eating his dust .. I remember Matt as a very keen cyclist, always on time for our rides, nearly always with a clean bike and, if allowed to select the route – inclined to go for one with a lot of hills. (Donya has been known to comment on Matt’s choice of route.) Matt didn’t seem to share my enthusiasm for checking out interesting buildings and checking out suitable coffee stops – but was always gracious enough to join us for cake .. On one occasion I came to an abrupt stop between Otford and Shoreham and Matt crashed into me – ending up lying flat out on the road. We were all very concerned. Sarah instantly whipped off her (outer) top and cushioned his head on it. That seemed to restore Matt – and as far as we can all remember he cycled the 10 or so miles home. Over the last few years our cycling group has had many hugely enjoyable long-distance rides - Way of the Roses, The Rhine, WWI battlefields and most recently Bristol to Bromley. Matt always took on the jobs of organising the itinerary and the accommodation. He did a magnificent job of it- and seemed to enjoy demonstrating his mastery of spreadsheets in the process. I’ve posted a few pictures from our rides – the system wouldn’t let me embed them in the text! During 2020 we had a regular Friday night Zoom calls with Matt, Donya and the other members of the cycling group. These calls became a highlight of the week for all of us. Elizabeth often remarked how welcome and included Matt made her feel even though she didn’t cycle with our group. Elizabeth and I were delighted that Matt and Donya had such a good time when they visited New Zealand and it was great fun talking to them about the various places they had visited and things they had done while out there. I will always remember how cheerful, relaxed and full of fun Matt was on his birthday trip to the Cotswolds – I think the photo I have posted showing Matt catching Hugo’s farts in Neil’s hat captured Matt’s mood perfectly. And on that final ride together Matt insisted that we re-enacted Gill’s famous tree throwing moment – where was Gill when we need her to clear the road? “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” All of us who knew Matt will be thinking how lucky we were to have known such a wonderful warm, friendly, funny, interesting and intelligent man. Our lives were truly enriched by the time we spent with him. With lots of love to you all from Elizabeth and I Chris
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2021-12-30 18:51:43 View / Comment (0)Chris Welch
Matt catching Hugo's farts in Neil's hat ( BTW Hugo is the dog )
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2021-12-30 18:40:04 View / Comment (0)Chris Welch
Looking a bit apprehensive at the start of the Rhine Ride
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2021-12-30 16:35:59 View / Comment (0)
Ann Skinner
Met Matthew and Donya as part of the Covid monitoring service . He was so helpful in training us to to know all there was to know about the ever changing face of Covid. He was reading all the important stuff and translating it so we had the facts. He was cheerful , kind and supportive of colleagues who needed his help and advice. I remember commenting on Donya's haircut during lockdown. Matthews work apparently but I thought she'd managed to get to the hairdresser , he'd did a great job!
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2021-12-30 13:09:43 View / Comment (0)
Debra-Lynn Bellefeuille
I met Matthew while I worked in the UK at BAIS. He helped me navigate my way through Bromely Drug Services. Worked together training and mentoring local doctors and pharmacists for substitute prescribing. Some of my best memories are conferences we attended. One such conference was in Glasgow, whereby the hotel we stayed in had a small shop. I had purchased earings that were made in Scotland out of the heather plant. Matthew loved them and went to store to purchase for Donya. On another conference, Matthew and another colleague, Jerry, were in Brighton. On our last we went out for dinner and drinks. The next day he missed his train stop going home telling me it was a Canadians fault for his demise. LOL I was happy to have revisited London back in 2015 and to see Matthew. I cherish the picture of the London Eye and the British Pillow of Home is where the Tea is. Hugs to Donya, James and Beckie
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2021-12-30 11:04:59 View / Comment (0)
Russell Owers
I don't think I've seen Matt since medical school finals, but I have fond memories of playing football with Matt in the Westminster Medical School second eleven - they were good times and so much less serious and more fun than the first eleven! I don't think we'd ever have made it into even a dodgy team like Arsenal!
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2021-12-30 00:05:48 View / Comment (0)
Patricia Richards
Matthew was a wonderful colleague, hugely talented but unassuming and humble. He had a gift for putting you at ease, either with a joke about how much better Arsenal was than Spurs or with a cup of tea. He is the only Doctor I have ever worked with who would offer to make everyone tea. And I never refused a cup because he made it so perfectly. I admired him for his passion to his work and the deep love and pride he had for his family Patricia Wickham Park Surgery
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2021-12-29 22:29:34 View / Comment (0)
Louise Boylan
Parking the car in the old Butlin's carpark, Matt was so excited to see Barry island. That fun loving enthusiasm was contagious. He made you smile, because he was smiling. The best pirate and leprechaun you will ever meet. Thank you for being our friend.
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2021-12-29 15:53:44 View / Comment (0)Steve & Mary Burnett
We have great memories of Matthew from when we were neighbours in Bishops Avenue. He would have won first prize (had we awarded any) for his Marvin the Paranoid Android fancy dress at our New Year's party at the end of 2000. After we moved, would see Matthew occasionally at parkrun - he was always friendly and interested in others. Donya, James and Becky - remembering you all fondly.
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2021-12-29 11:11:06 View / Comment (0)
Gareth Dowling
Matt’s gift was to make everyone feel special. I remember watching him work with the YPG to prepare a cooked breakfast for the congregation. Where others might balk at the combination of teenagers and hot pans, he was able to involve them all and no one was without a job. Able to laugh at everything, including himself, he was a wonderful example for the young people (and adults!) in our church over many years. His interest in and concern for others was always there to see. First to engage a visitor in conversation after the service, his kindness and charm always put others at ease. Matt would never fail to ask after our family, another sign of his care for those around him. Matt’s energy and enthusiasm made things happen - I will greatly miss his laughter and his friendship.
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2021-12-28 14:25:45 View / Comment (0)
Emily Payne
When Matt first took over youth club (I think ‘roped into’ might be a better way of putting it, performing an excellent double-act with Neil), he just came across as an easy-going and positive guy who put up with our rowdy indoor sports and teenage gossiping. As an adolescent I undoubtedly underestimated the skills that he had to make us feel empowered to take decisions and organise events, while always being a supportive background presence. With the (many) years that followed, seeing him at church from time to time and learning more about his life as a medic, his volunteering and other activities, I came to know something of the kind, intelligent and giving person he was. Matt: Sunday services and Christmas Days will never be the same without your infectious laugh, genuine interest and silly tie. My sincere condolences to Donya, James and Becky and other family and friends. Your dad will be warmly remembered by the many whose lives he has touched through the years.
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2021-12-28 04:01:22 View / Comment (0)
On finally meeting Matthew in person, my impressions from our correspondence were confirmed. Matthew was a thoughtful kind man. When I said surely he must have loved growing up with the other cousins through the years, he said reluctantly that yes he had, very much. But because I lived half a world away and had never known them, he hadn't wanted to mention that in case I felt I'd missed out. How sweet is that! It was also clear how very proud and delighted he was with all his family Donya, James and Catriona, Beckie and Dom. Keith and I are thinking of you all, and remembering Matthew's gentle smile. Jo Young (Christchurch NZ)
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2021-12-27 13:37:38 View / Comment (0)
John Rault
I first met Matthew and Donya in the late 1980s. We were junior doctors training to be GPs. I followed Matthew on the training scheme and he was a hard act to follow. It was the bad old old days of 'see one, do one and teach one', but luckily he was a good teacher. Matthew and Donya ran our local Young GP Group and they were always very welcoming, thoughtful and kind, making sure all members felt involved and supported. My happiest memory of him was his laugh, always a good tonic. Thankfully he will live on through Donya, James and Becky. Simply put a very good bloke who died too young. John and Lois Rault
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2021-12-25 12:32:25 View / Comment (0)
Mike Hodge
Matt was a fantastic man, a very good friend along with Donya to Linda and I over the years. Brilliant with all our youth at Church. Very fond memories of Matt leading the young peoples groups and the warmth and friendship given by him and received back in plenty from all the kids, my own four included. Lovely memories of wonderful New Years parties at the Youngs, where warmth, friendship, fine food and too much drink and lots of laughs were always given in great measure by fine hosts to all their friends. Only knew him to be miserable once. Many years ago, he took me to watch Arsenal V Newcastle, we won!! Matt was miserable all the way home, i wasn't though. Never mind Matt, you cheered up after about three days, like most trues supporters! Up the Arsenal! Mike Hodge
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2021-12-20 15:42:02 View / Comment (2)SUMITA BISWAS
I know Matthew because I was a friend and colleague of Matthew's wife Donya. Donya and I worked together many years ago (1989) as junior doctors in Paediatrics at Farnborough Hospital, Bromley. We met up again in 2018 at a friends 60th Birthday Party and I met Matthew. He was such a lovely person and very "chatty". Sometime after this Matthew, Donya, myself and my husband Peter had lunch together at the Darwin Brasserie, Walkie Talkie Tower in London (the Sky Scrapper with the Sky Gardens). I can't believe he has gone (passed away) - he will be be misses massively by those who knew him. All our (myself and Peter's) thoughts are now with Donya and their children and our very best wishes for the future. Sending lots of love to Matthew's family. I am attaching a photo that Peter took of Matthew, Donya and myself. Sumita
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2021-12-17 17:10:05 View / Comment (0)
Graeme Urwin
I have known Matt & Donya for 35 years, and I will fondly remember Matt as a warm friendly man who often wore a quizzical smile and enjoyed a laugh. A lovely man and a lovely family. Graeme Urwin
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2021-12-17 15:35:09 View / Comment (0)
Carolyn O'Donnell
Such a lovely man and a huge loss to his dear family and to his profession. I recall our chats on a Thursday evening when we were finishing work. Such an interesting man to talk to and always ready with a joke. My heart breaks for his loved ones at this time. Thinking of you all, especially Donya and their two lovely children . Sending love to you all from Carolyn O’Donnell WPS
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Bruce Laurence
Bruce Laurence
I met Matthew on our first medical school."firm" and we bonded over our shared bewilderment and "conscious incompetence" and remained close through the years that followed. Matthew was big in every way as everyone has said, and most of all big in heart and goodwill allied to an energy and an intelligence that projected those qualities out into the world to the benefit of so many. To give a few specifics that come to mind I remember Matt dad-dancing to Blue Monday at some long-ago party long before he became a dad; his Gunners obsession through a bit of thick and a lot of thin, his infamous stag do, and walking most of 27 miles along the Grand Union Canal to get a free pint of Guinness almost 40 years ago. And of course from the very earliest time we met there was no Matt without Donya; the archetypal rock-solid partnership through the good times and the challenging ones. You leave a big gap in so many hearts, such sadness, and so magnified by the untimeliness of your departure... but you wisdom, humour and love will live in in our memories for all our days and, what's more, your example of self-deprecation and service to others will continue to inspire us . Love, love, love. Bruce
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