Matthew Richard Kwesi Allsopp
August 31 1966 - March 31 2022
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Roderic Allsopp posted a condolence
Friday, June 10, 2022
Matt, you will always be remembered for your energy, humour, love of life and boundless enthusiasm; you were always the go-getter. I remember our creative adventures as Robin Hood & Little John, then as Arabian princes, followed by pro-wrestlers and ultimately as Explorers On The Moon - all inspired by you! You have left us way too soon, but with the memories of your full life with enough adventure and experiences to fill many a lifetime. RIP cousin Matthew Richard Kwesi.
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jonathanferris40@gmail.com. posted a condolence
Friday, May 13, 2022
Matthew and I go back many years as our families attended church together in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, in the '70s and '80s. We lived a short distance from each other and would often visit each other's houses and have the occasional sleepover in a tent in his backyard. I have fond memories of his parakeet Gilbert who would squawk and nip at your fingers when you fed him if you were not careful. Matt and I shared a love of mischief, humor, and basketball, and we spent many hours playing one on one or two on two in my driveway. He and I would often dream up ways to make money by opening up businesses - usually involving baking. I never did learn to bake; however, Matt excelled in this area and would often create delicious desserts for many to enjoy. Matt and I attended different private schools in our adolescent years, although I think we both would have preferred to stay at our local high school Windsor Secondary. Years later, he gladly became my best man when I married my wife Nancy, and I knew that he would catch me if I got wobbly near the altar. Even though his journeys took him back East, and we saw less of each other, we could seamlessly reminisce during the times that we did connect. Matt was an excellent listener and encourager, and his inner strength inspired me. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and courage. I will forever cherish the memories we created together in our youth, and he will always live in my heart.
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Allison Baker posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Matthew was a kind and gentle friend of mine through high school and I always will remember his positive words. He always gave me a grin and and a pat on the back, saying everything will be okay, which often changed my day. RIP Matthew.
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Susan Allsopp posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Matthew was my cousin, my fathers nephew. I have many entertaining memories of him. As a kid he visited us in Georgetown, Guyana and his parents outfitted him in a Ghanaian shirt, at my brothers christening. He came to my 5th birthday party in a cowboy outfit! Photos which I may post later. I recall him being entertaining, he chased a cat up a tree and followed it, retrieved the cat to prevent it from falling and being injured...so he thought, typical boyish antics. Everyone knew Matthew, the neighborhood kids, my cousins , everybody! He revisited Guyana with my uncle and aunt many times in his childhood until we were about 10 years old. Two years later our family holidayed in Vancouver with his family and aunt Megan asked me to help him do his newspaper route, something very unusual and most interesting experience for a West Indian girl. He was an amazing cook, having had culinary training. As adults, Matthew arranged for me to tour his alma mater, the Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York, during a vacation I had spent, and we also met for lunch one day in Toronto while I was living and working there. In typical style of his dad, Matt had already befriended the chef and arranged for me to see the back of the house. When I wanted to do a pastry course a few years ago, Matt researched various institutions and volunteered his advice, unfortunately I was unable to meet him and Michael then cos my selection was in another state. I last saw Matt in Barbados some years ago, and again, he performed his culinary duties at my sisters house and it was truly a spectacle. RIP Matthew Richard Kwesi , gone but certainly not forgotten, Susan Allsopp
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Michael Potter posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
One of my fondest memories of my husband Matthew, though there are so many. It was back in Vancouver BC in March of 2009 and we had just started dating. It had only been 3 weeks at this point. I had gotten a severe case of food poisoning and was sick in my apartment in the west end. Matthew had called me that morning, when he found out I was sick, i told him to stay home. But not Matthew, he showed up at my apartment that afternoon with a mason jar of homemade chicken broth he had made for me. Stayed and walked my 2 dogs and sat with me all day. This is when I knew that I truly loved, he had the biggest heart and was such a caring and loving man. I have many memories of my dear Matthew and will miss his charm, his suave and crazy sometimes personality, but most of all his positive outlook.
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claire allsopp posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
I remember when Matthew entered into our family and what joy it was for his parents who named him "Matthew" because it meant "gift from god". They they were elated. They were living in Ghana then so our Uncle Bertie, Matts father, announced the news to us over shortwave radio because at the time long distance telephone calls from Ghana across the ocean to Guyana was not feasible at that time. We first met in person when he came to Guyana to visit. My memory of his first words were “Where are the toys?” while his parents, tired from the long journey, hauled the suitcases out of the car after having just arrived at our house. He had the same type of energy since! We kids got to know a lively active, happy little boy, full of energy and ideas for games to play. When I went to Vancouver and lived with his family for the first year, Matt and I would walk to school together (sometimes) when either one of us were not running late! He would take a short cut through the ravine and I would go on to my school a bit further on. He was in primary school then, so sometimes Aunt Megan would ask me to pass by after school and pick him up when ever I finished early. There was a pet parrot in the house, at the time and Matt took him to school for "show and tell" and it was a very successful occasion which tickled both him and the teachers and pupils! Matt loved to watch the "Muppet show" after school and was the first to introduce me to "Kermit the frog" and "Miss Piggy" and he knew all the songs by heart! At first I was not so interested because it looked like a silly “little” children’s show, but he said to me "listen to the words Claire, this is pretty cool stuff" and upon listening I agreed that yes it was! He would settle in front of the TV on the ground floor sometimes with some ice cream or other delicacy, when Aunt Megan would call out "Matthew have you done your homework yet???" . "Yes Mom Im coming, right after my show!" Just sharing a few memories of the fun loving energetic Matthew that I knew. Gone but certainly not forgotten.
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Peta McRae posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Matthew was my cousin. He lived with my Aunt and Uncle in Vancouver so we never saw much of him until he moved to Toronto. He was a lovely person and we enjoyed many moments together which I will remember with love. RIP Matthew.
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Camille Shaw posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
So sorry to hear of Matthew’s passing. May his soul Rest In Peace . Sincere condolences to Michael.
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SeanAlfred posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
What a smart kind soul. Having moved to Windsor during a pandemic I was here for many months without knowing a soul. The warmth, friendship and kindness he showed me when I needed it most won’t be forgotten. May his memory be a blessing, Sean
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Flora Fox posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Matthew won my heart when we were East York neighbors. You have my sincerest condolences. I feel your sorrow deeply. Flora Fox
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Gillisn McWatt posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Michael, my sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your dear friend and my cousin, Matthew. Thank you for looking after him so well and being there for him in his time of need. Matt and I go back a long way. I think he was only 9 or 10 when I went to live with the Allsopps in North Vancouver. He was like a little brother to me - a very michevious one at that - and we never lost that special bond we shared. I always remember his impish smile and wicked sense of humour that got him in and out of many scrapes. Matt grew up to be a kind and caring man, especially to his beloved mother, my Aunty Megan, whom he fondly called Veem. He was fun loving, generous and stylish. I have a treasure trove of good memories of Matt that I will lovingly recall from time to time. RIP dear Matt.
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Brandon Daugharty posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
It's hard to adequately express the loss of a loved one. It notes the absence of something no longer there, however, it fails to define the infinite ways that it also takes from us tiny parts of ourselves. Where their kindness touched us, we are hollow. Where their generosity overwhelmed us, we are emptied. With Matt's passing, I am reminded of his never-ending encouragement; his laughter; his courage, and his refusal to allow the circumstances of life to keep him down. "Failing is not the fall, it's the refusal to stand back up." So Long, Matt. This rest, you've earned. Brandon Daugarty