Van-Duin, Mattheus- 79 of Carleton passed away on May 30, 2020, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in the Netherlands, Mattheus worked as a lawyer although his true passion was Football. He played semi-pro for the Netherlands National Team in the 1974 World Cup Team. After moving to Yarmouth he became a member of the Yarmouth Arts Society. His hobbies were painting and writing. A true nature lover, he enjoyed going for walks in the woods to pick berries and apples. He would also enjoy feeding the beavers, once having one eat an apple out of his hand. He also kept involved in playing his favourite sport, trying to organize a soccer team at NSCC Burridge Campus. Surviving are his wife, Margriet; sons, Richard and Eugene (Manon), Netherlands; step daughter, Antoinette Klaasen (Stefan), Netherlands; brother, Gerard (Jopie), Netherlands; grandchildren ,Davey;Nadia and Alyssa; step grandchild ,Tommy. Besides his parents, Mattheus was predeceased by his niece, Suusje. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Sweeny’s Funeral Home , Yarmouth. A memorial service in Mattheus memory will be held at a later date when restrictions are lifted. Donations in Mattheus memory can be made to the Yarmouth Regional Hospital or Operation smile. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net