Sallye Maria Matatt

Hoosick – Sallye Maria Matatt, 57, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 5:55 am surrounded by her loving daughters, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on June 1, 1954, in Bennington, VT, she was the daughter of the late Donald Matatt Sr. and the late Claudia (Saunders) Mulvey. Sallye was raised in North Bennington, VT, and attended local schools. She furthered her education at the Southern Vermont School of Nursing in Bennington. She enjoyed years of nursing geriatric patients and the many friends gained while employed in that field. She was later employed in retail where she made many friends of whom she grew very fond and considered family. Sallye was a member of the Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Hoosick, NY.
Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her grandchildren and children. She loved each of them more than life itself and left many memories for them. She enjoyed the simple things in life – long conversations over coffee, the peace and serenity of the great outdoors, prayer, picnics, reading, watching movies, foot massages and shopping. She enjoyed visiting with her best friend, Mark Kramer.
Survivors include three daughters, Tara and husband Tim Martin, Jennifer Powers and Shannon and husband Ken Wickenden, seven grandchildren, Lexie, Haley, Isaac and Olivia Martin, Makayla Sonnet and Sam and Andy Wickenden, and her sister, Deborah and husband Whitey Rock of Bennington. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. Sallye is pre-deceased by her brother, Donald Matatt, and her sister, Laurie Gates.
The loving care Sallye received from her daughters, Jennifer and Tara was appreciated by her more than they could ever know. She was very thankful for the care she received from Dr. Michael Romac and was most surprised that he did home visits. She appreciated the care she received at The Cancer Center in Bennington. Sallye and her family appreciate the kind caring gentleness provided by the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County. Sallye and her family appreciate the thoughts and prayers of Pastor Michael Benoit.
At the request of Sallye, a Celebration of her Life was held on Monday, March 5, between 2 and 5 pm at the Wickenden home in Hoosick Falls, NY. The presence of family and friends was welcomed for this Celebration of her Life. Prayer was offered by Pastor Michael Benoit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, which handled the arrangements.