Matthew Ryan Young Sr.

LEWISTON – Matthew “Matt Dawg” Ryan Young Sr. of Lewiston, died unexpectedly at his home on Oct. 19, 2023.

Matthew was born on Dec. 4, 1986, to Ruth Slattery and the late Michael Young.

He is survived by his much-loved children, Caden, Dillion, Colby, Eli, and Matthew Young Jr.; as well as his siblings David, Adam, Shawn, and Amy Turner, Michael Rogerson, Mark Bryant, Danny Young, Melissa Timberlake and Katie Fullerton; his grandmother, Florence Young; and many aunts, uncles; nieces and nephews.

Matthew was predeceased by his grandfather, David “Pop-Pop” Young.

Matthew loved spending time with his boys and family and was a genuine, dedicated Miami Dolphins and Boston Celtics fan. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to

Recovery Maine

P.O. Box 1,

North Berwick, ME 03906