Willard "Dutch" Mattson

Willard "Dutch" Mattson, 65, of Parkesburg, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2009 at the Lancaster County Hospice in Mt. Joy. He was the husband of Jacqueline E. Marshall Mattson with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.

Born at Beaver Dam near Coatesville, he was the son of the late Palmer and Grace Hilton Mattson. Dutch lived in the area all his life. He was employed by Pequea Machine, Inc. of New Holland as a welder.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by four children; Kimberly L. wife of Tim Hess of Christiana, Kathleen M., wife of Randy Collins of Honey Brook, Michael W. Mattson of Bernville, Brian R. Mattson and wife Pam of New Holland, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers William Mattson of Landenberg and Fred Mattson of Sadsburyville, and two sisters; Margaret Wyatt and Fayeanne Mattson both of Parkesburg.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:00am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg with visitation from 10 am to the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Lancaster County,

P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com