Isadore Matthews

Isadore Matthews, 71, of Hyde Park, died at his home on August 13, 2010 after a brief illness.

Born in Alabama, Isadore was raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He served in the US Army 82nd Airborne during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Isadore relocated to Boston where he worked part-time in the construction industry. He later became an MBTA operator of trains and buses for 14 years and a Tow Operator for the City of Boston Transportation Department for 8 years.

Isadore loved dancing and photography.

Beloved husband of Willia Mae Matthews. Father of Preston and Tara Matthews, both of Hyde Park. Brother of Mary Elizabeth Wilkins of Brockton and the late Roosevelt Matthews, Jr.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 20 from 11:00AM-12:00Noon and a Funeral Service will follow at 12:00Noon at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.