Obituary of Matthew David Rankin

MATTHEW DAVID RANKIN Born July 30 1986 Died December 7 2013 Matt, who was also affectionately known as “Matty”, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning. Matty was born in Rockport, raised in Searsport and educated in local schools. Matty was a loving father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many. He adored children, especially his daughter, Kaylah, who he loved with all his heart and would often brag about her to anyone who would listen. Kaylah was the love of his life. Matty was extremely close to and will always hold a special place in the hearts of his nieces and nephews as well as many of the other children in his family. Matty was also expecting his second child next summer. Matty will forever be remembered for his big smile, infectious hugs and his extremely caring nature. He always let everyone close to him know how much he loved them. He had many special people in his life; one in particular was his look-alike cousin, Sean Anderson. They had a bond that could not be broken. Matty leaves behind his daughter, Kaylah Shane, his mom Ruthie Dodd, father William Rankin, significant other Amber Peters, sister Jessica Sanborn and her husband Ryan, brothers Nathan Dodd and his partner Santana, Ben Rankin and his wife Amanda, Aunts Kim Pauley and her partner Brad, Kathy Pauley and partner Warren Ard, Karen Winslow and husband Bill, Diane Rankin, Lisa Dow and husband Dana, Kathy Jackson; Uncles Scott Pauley and his wife Cheryl, Jason Pauley and wife Kim, Mark Rankin, Mike Rankin, Robert Rankin and his grandparents Bob and Margo Rankin, June Pauley and Julianne Hyatt and some very special nieces and nephews as well as several cousins who he considered his best friends and always stayed connected to throughout his life. Matty is predeceased by his grandfather Jack Pauley and an uncle David Rankin. Visiting hours will be Friday December 13, 2013 at 5pm with a Celebration of Life at 6pm at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast, Maine.