MEXICO — Matthew J. Welch, 27, of Roxbury Road, Mexico, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 7, at his residence.

He was born in Lewiston, a son of Susan M. Trenoweth and John A. Welch Jr.

Matt was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Mountain Valley High School, Class of 2008.

He loved working with wood and was a self-employed carpenter.

Matt had a love of landscaping and had been employed with Piper Landscaping and Michael Mills Landscaping.

Matt attained his Class A driver’s license through Region 9 and he loved operating heavy equipment.

He had a big heart and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and little kids and making them laugh.

Surviving are his parents, John A. Jr. and Susan Welch of Mexico; a daughter, Ryleigh N. Davis of Carthage; two brothers, Eric J. Welch and companion, Tara Amburg, of Mexico, and John M. Welch of Mexico; a sister, Rhonda S. Welch of Rumford; maternal grandmother, Laura Mae Trenoweth of Rumford; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Welch of Mexico; uncles, James Trenoweth Jr. of Rumford, Randal Trenoweth and wife, Lisa, of Rumford, and Steven Trenoweth of Rumford; aunts, Joan McDonald and husband, John, of Mexico and Bonnie Gould and husband, Kevin, of Rumford; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Haley; maternal grandfather, James H. Trenoweth; and paternal grandfather, John A. Welch Sr.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Welch family by visiting their guest book at www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com.

Matthew J. Welch