GLENS FALLS – Matthew Jay Chambers, of Glens Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home. He was 67.
Born on May 16, 1955 in Glens Falls, he was a life-long area resident and son of Lena (Underwood) Coons and the late Ralph Chambers.
Matthew worked for several years at the Former C.R. Bard, now Becton Dickinson, in Glens Falls. He was a graduate of Queensbury High School and after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country from 1974 to 1978. Matthew then went on to get his Bachelor of Science degree from Oneonta University.
Matthew was an avid Dungeons and Dragons player and played with his nephew, Zachary, and several other friends.
In addition to his father, he is predeceased by a brother, Lawrence Chambers; and a nephew, Randy Jenks.
He is survived by his mother, Lena Coons of Warrensburg; his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Ed O’Brien of Wilton; and his niece and nephew, Robin Jenks, Zachary Potter-Chambers, and Cale Potter-Chambers.
Services will be at a time to be announced.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, 1109 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.
I am deeply saddened by the death of Matt. Yet, I feel privileged to have known such a kind, warm and brilliant person. My deepest condolences to his family. Matt’s light in this world will be missed.
I’m going to miss Matt’s wit, imagination, and ability to come to the bottom line in a discussion without making others uncomfortable. Also, having DM’d for a decade and remembering the work of imagination, patience, and creativity that took, I stand in awe of his body of work as a creator of worlds. Wide horizons in the places beyond, Matt.