Sturbridge: George A. Mathieu, 84, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20th, in the Holy Trinity Nursing Home, Worcester, after a 10-year courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.

He leaves his dear friends and second family, Steven and Melissa Kent of Sturbridge; and their children, Lily Kent of North Grafton and Liam Kent of Waltham; and two close friends, Bob Bowden of Tyngsborough and Phil Messenger of Mount Vernon, MI. He was predeceased by his sister, Constance Mancini. George was born in Worcester, the son of George I. and Tharsile (Gervais) Mathieu. George received his bachelor's degree from Boston College.

George owned and operated the Mathieu’s Shoe Stores with locations in Southbridge, Palmer, Worcester and Webster. He retired many years ago. He enjoyed collecting guns and owned a gun shop in Sturbridge.

George was an avid equestrian; he owned two horses and attended many horse shows. He was a fan of Western/Cowboy movies and décor. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing.

George’s funeral and burial will be private. There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.