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Kent Damon

KENT DAMON OBITUARY

BOSTON (AP) — Matt Damon's father has died in Massachusetts at age 74 after a long battle with cancer.

Damon publicist Jennifer Allen says Kent Damon died on Dec. 14. She said Saturday he died of complications from multiple myeloma, a rare blood disease that affects bone marrow.

Kent Damon's condition had worsened over the past few months.

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Matt Damon has worked to raise awareness and money for cancer research and treatment since his father was diagnosed in 2010. The "Good Will Hunting" and "Jason Bourne" star hosted private fundraisers in Los Angeles and attended benefits for the Massachusetts General Hospital's Cancer Center in Boston.




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Published by Pine Creek Journal on Dec. 24, 2017.

MEMORIES & CONDOLENCES
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I worked with Kent Damon briefly for Bethlehem Steel on the 42nd Floor of The Prudential Building's Boston Office. My father, James E. Clabby worked for Edgecomb Steel's Milford, Connecticut Branch. The Damon Family owned Edgecomb's Nashua, New Hampshire Facility. Sadly there is another irony-my father also died of complications of Multiple Myeloma. My condolences to the entire Damon Family.
James Clabby
Coworker
April 23, 2020
When I worked for Bethlehem Steel in the 1960s Kent Damon was stationed in our office in the Prudential Center. The Damon Family of New Hampshire were owners of Edgecomb Steel, later Edgecomb Metals. My father, James E. Clabby was employed as Superintendent of The Edgecomb Plant in Milford Ct. Kent had only a brief career with Bethlehem as he was attracted to other career interests. I believe he joined a major investment firm as a broker.

I have enjoyed many of Matt Damon's collection of films and hope that he continues on with his highly talented and successful career.

Jim Clabby
47 Dillon Way
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
JAMES R. Clabby
March 28, 2020
Kent Damon had to have been an awesome person. You just can't raise a son like Matt Damon and not have been! A real man who instilled in his son Matt the true values of life! It must be the most painful loss anyone could know.

Please know Matt that you are never far from my thoughts and prayers.

Jenny M.
Jenny Miller
January 13, 2018
My condolences to your entire family. God Bless! As a recent multiple Myeloma diagnosis has been given me from Agent Orange during my tour in Vietnam. From Worcester Mass and a huge Matt Damon fan who I feel is a class act and excellent role model and family man! And of course a Pats fan. Our prayers are with you and your family!!
Noel Germain
January 3, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. The journey ahead will be long and hard, but stay strong in your endeavor to continue on. May it bring you comfort in knowing that thinking of the fond and happy times will keep him alive in your hearts and memory. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time of sadness. I also pray for you to have peace. (Isaiah 61:1, 2). Continue treasuring his great accomplishments in your hearts and minds that it may carry you through these difficult moments.
Franklin family
January 3, 2018
My condolences to you and your family. May you find strength and comfort in God's love knowing that your Dad is no longer in pain and that you will see him again!
Mirta
January 2, 2018
RIP
January 1, 2018
So sorry to hear the loss of a dear father close to the heart! My thoughts and prayers are with the family . The journey ahead will be long and hard, but stay strong in your endeavor to continue on. Thank you for raising awareness and helping others battling this grave illness. That God the Almighty may grant you strength, endurance, comfort and peace knowing that he is in his memory and we will soon be together in the new world'. (2 Pt. 3:13). Treasuring his great accomplishments in your hearts and minds that it may carry you through these difficult moments
Blizard W
January 1, 2018
Sincere condolences to the entire family and friends.
Gloria and Rene Vasquez
December 30, 2017
Matt, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My husband has Multiple Myeloma also and I want to say how grateful I am for the awareness you and your family have brought toward finding a cure. I'm sorry this had to happen to your family though. Please continue the fight in your father's memory to help the millions of people that you've never met who are battling this blood cancer. May God bless the entire Damon family and bring peace to all of you. With my deepest sympathy, Jeanne.
Jeanne Knudsen
Friend
December 29, 2017
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Damon family and friends at this difficult time.
Carlotta
December 29, 2017
You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
kristin
December 29, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one
December 29, 2017
Sorry for your loss Matt at least he is not suffering no more prayers for your family going out! Jerry Kent
Jerry Kent
December 29, 2017
May the family and friends of Kent Damon be giving peace from above
May the God of comfort supply their peace with comfort
W
December 29, 2017
My condolences.
John Gibbons
December 28, 2017
Prayers for the family. Let the wonderful memories you have of him bring you much comfort, as well as knowing that Almighty God really cares for you.
JJ
December 28, 2017
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. I also lost my Mom to MM earlier this year. It is an awful disease.
Kim TYree
December 28, 2017
My condolences to the Damon family. May you rest in peace.
Robin B
December 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Damon family. May the God is all comfort be with you during this time of sorrrow. He promises to sustain you during this time of sorrow.
December 28, 2017
Matt, Quite a long time ago I suffered a loss and you sat beside me and held my hand. Know that I sit beside you now and blessings to you and your family.
Jessi Rizzi
December 28, 2017
Sincerest heartfelt condolences to Kent's wife Nancy,, Matt & the entire Damon family.
Dawn
December 28, 2017
I've been praying for y'all for a long time ever since I heard.i lost my mother sister and a brother has it now I know what your feeling may God bless you all and you receive comfort as your daddy is rewarded in heaven
rebecca young
December 28, 2017
Sending prayers in this time of sorrow. God Bless ..
Cathy
December 27, 2017
Offering my sincere condolences to the family Damon family, may the support of family and friends help during this difficult times.
PJP
December 27, 2017
Losing one's Dad is never easy and our prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow. Remember the good times and celebrate the life of Mr. Damon as I'm sure he would want you to do. May Kent Rest In Eternal Peace now without suffering or pain
Jimmy LaVerdi
December 27, 2017
Matt and the entire Damon Family, my deep condolences on the passing of your Dad. I lost my father and best friend twelve years ago at the age of 75. Mourn only his absence and celebrate his life! His struggles and pain are over in this world and his soul is at peace.
John Brennan
December 27, 2017
Truly heartfelt condolences to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Stacy
December 27, 2017
Matt sorry for the loss of your dad I lost my pops so I know how you feel May he Rest in peace
The Krause family
December 27, 2017
My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. May prayers strengthen you and comfort you at this time.
December 27, 2017
My heartfelt condolences go to the Damon family. I am truly sorry for your loss. May the Father of tender mercies be with you and may you rely on him to sustain you during your time of sorrow.
S S and family
December 27, 2017
very sorry for you loss !
tom addy
December 27, 2017
Sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
Yvonne
December 27, 2017
Dear Kent's Family and Friends, Please accept my deepest sympathies on his passing. I have been been praying for all of you since I heard the news. May he rest in peace.
December 27, 2017
Rest in Peace Mr Damon.
Sheila
December 27, 2017
I know how terrible the sorrow of loosing a father to an illness can be. May time promptly heal the loss.
Maritza Maritza
December 26, 2017
I'm so sad to read about this news. I didn't ever see anything about Matt Damon's father, but then again I don't watch a lot of tv or movies these days. but I'm betting he is like his son Matt, who we know a little bit about from his movies and interviews on tv. Matt seems like a wonderful good man, and has done good humanitarian works for the better of people that were in media news over the years. I'm betting his Dad was too and was a good man. My condolences and best wishes. Remember all the wonderful happy times to get you through this Matt and Bless you and your family and may your Dad rest in peace, joy and love in heaven with God forever.
Marie Joanne
December 26, 2017
So sorry. May he RIP.
December 26, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Cy
December 26, 2017
My heart is sad over the death of your father. Losing a dad to cancer is hard. My deepest condolences.
Rhonda Bland
December 26, 2017
Matt, i'm so very sorry for the loss of your father...i will keep you and your family in my prayers
CHERYL LATIOLAIS
December 26, 2017
My Condolences go out to the family of Kent Damon truly sorry of your loss he will be missed and will be in our memories always and God's memory until he bring eternal life to him on earth.Psalms37:29;
Mary Wilson
December 26, 2017
Hold dear to great memories and the love you shared with your dad . May God bless you and your family.
Lee
December 26, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Damon family. May you have peace and comfort. Also turn to the God of prayer.

J Tyler
Chicago
December 26, 2017
Matt my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your Dad Rest In Peace.
Mayor Ted Praschak
December 26, 2017
My deepest condolences to the entire Damon family. May he rest in Eternal Peace. From a fan.
December 25, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
December 25, 2017
Matt, may your dad rest in eternal peace.
Maureen
December 25, 2017
Donna Smith
December 25, 2017
May God be with you and your family thru this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robin & David Anderson
December 25, 2017
Beloveds, I send deepest condolences as we await the wonderful time when no one will ever again be sick, for this has been promised.
December 25, 2017
Matt,

Condolences to you and your family, may your Dad rest in peace with the Lord
December 25, 2017
Joan
December 25, 2017
A cancer patient myself, your family are in my prayers. "He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him." Lu.20:38
C. L.
December 25, 2017
your father will always be with you in your,God Bless
faith
December 25, 2017
Matt,
Your father has left quite a legacy in you. As a cancer patient and teacher, I understand what you and your mother are going through...but this, too, shall pass. Thank you for everything you do for humanity.
Respectfully,
Norma Sierra Galindo
Holtville, California
Norma Sierra Galindo
December 25, 2017
Matt,
Sorry for your loss. I am battling MM now so I have an idea what he and your family have gone through. While life extending meds are available, we know there is no escape. May he Rest In Peace, and your family cherish the memories.
Rick McDonald
December 25, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Damon. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort provide mercy and peace during this difficult time.
Brittany
December 25, 2017
To the Damon family, Im So sorry for your loss, May he rip with our lord,
Darlene Puccilli-Voight
December 25, 2017
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
Jane Dowling
December 25, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss . We send our condolences . May you draw comfort from the words of Isaiah26:19.
Jennifer
December 25, 2017
Dear Damon family, it is a loss, to lose a family member. You will always see him every day in your heart. I lost my dad on St Patricks day , and I feel him everyday. I pray for Mr. Damon , But I am sure he doesn't need them, he up there already praying for us.God bless. -Mike Flores
Mike Flores
December 25, 2017
Remembering you and your family Matt on this Christmas Day.

JW

Weymouth, MA
Joe Wilson
December 25, 2017
sorry for your Dad passing...bless his heart....
carrie simpson
December 25, 2017
Sorry for the lost of Kent. I hope that more research will be done to explore the cure of this disease. I am glad that Matt is doing something to help in this endeavor.

May the God of tender mercies comfort each family member during this time in your life. 2nd Cor 1:3.

Chicago Fan
December 25, 2017
Matt - sending condolences to you and your family and keeping all of you in thoughts and prayers. Loss is always hard, but especially hard at this time of year. May all of your good memories bring you comfort.
Pam Tyson
December 25, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 25, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Kent's entire family, I was so saddened to hear of his passing. I had the pleasure of being Kent's mailman a few years back. I always looked forward running into him and talking. He was always so upbeat and energetic, and always had that smile and laugh that were contagious. He was a great man and will be sadly missed.


Sincerely,
Tom Wilson and family
Tom Wilson
December 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Matt you lost a Father but also a friend. Be comforted knowing that he is a part of you so he will always be present with you. He is finally at peace, free from pain. He will always watch over you and your family.
Susan Barker
December 25, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 25, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark & Nadine DiBella
December 25, 2017
To the Damon family, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your father, may he be in a peaceful peace now looking upon us, RIP Mr Damon
Steve Neptune
December 25, 2017
Karan Wider
December 25, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 25, 2017
Prayers to you and your family. My father died in 1995 from this same cancer. May God grant you comfort and bless you with all the wonderful memories you made together.
Connie Shull
December 25, 2017
Matt, my sincere prayers for you and your family for the loss of your dad. May God surround you with a peace that surpasses understanding
Debi Clay
December 25, 2017
Peace to you as you continue on. Blessings to the family.
Sheila
December 25, 2017
Watching us as we look to the skies
Honey Daniels
December 25, 2017
Sorry Matt you lost your dad and loving & losing someone is hard and never forgotten.However we celebrate their lives knowing they are somewhere greater and their souls must move on but we can cry but not grieve long celebrate his life as he carries over becoming your angel watching over you.Hoping you will remember and celebrate his life when he was here with you and nothing he taught you or you believe in is in vein. good bless
Honey Daniels
December 25, 2017
May your Dad rest in peace.

Prayers for Matt and his family.
Cheryl Landin
December 25, 2017
Linda Tracy
December 25, 2017
Prayers to Matt's family❤❤RIP.
Kathleen
December 24, 2017
We are sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of tender mercies and comfort be with the entire family. Remember that our Heavenly Father is also near to those tthat are broken-hearted and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Agape love!
Mel James
December 24, 2017
R.I.P., Mr. Damon
December 24, 2017
Dear Matt Damon and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, especially at this time of year. Thank you for all of your fund raising efforts regarding his disease.
Sincerely,
Geri
Geri
December 24, 2017
I want to extend my condolences to the entire Damon family. What a vibrant smile. May the fond memories you have of Kent bring you a measure of comfort during the difficult times. May gods beautiful promise in lsaiah 26:19 bring you peace comfort and consolation.
December 24, 2017
My deepest condolences for your loss. God is good and merciful, he keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15.
Annie
December 24, 2017
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Scott Chamberland
December 24, 2017
Kent went to CGS grammar school in Milford, Ct and then moved to Andover ,Mass-I was his girlfriend, (crush) then and sorry to see him move away-he was very ambitious and athletic-I'm sure his family will miss him-he was a great person
Deborah Anderson Rider
December 24, 2017
To the Damon's family, you have my condolences for the loss of your loved one. My God be with you and give you comfort and peace at this time. Psal 94:19
Lisa Williams
December 24, 2017
He will recover them from the grave. Hosea 13:14
E C
December 24, 2017
Godspeed Kent....
Harry Simpson
December 24, 2017
So sorry for your loss, may Kent rest in peace. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel...
Joyce Stone
December 24, 2017
It's never easy experiencing the death of a love one. The Bible provides us with an abundance of comfort at a time like this. In the book of Isaiah, chapter 41 verse 10 and 11, it reads, "do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will really help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness". Can you that? God caring about you so much that he is holding you.
Maria
December 24, 2017
RIP
Jennifer Petra-Potter
December 24, 2017
While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you. We hope these words can be & are a source of comfort for you & your family.
December 24, 2017
We'll miss you !
Adrian Barnette
December 24, 2017
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