MATHESON, Amy Elizabeth Amy Elizabeth Matheson (Carter) March 6, 1979-July 29, 2018 It is with intense heartbreak that we announce the passing of our dearest Amy, at her home in Embro, Ontario. Amy is survived by her parents Matilda "Tilly" (Baker) and Paul Matheson. Brother Alexander; Husband Mark Matheson and their two children Jack and Adele Rita; her eldest child Emma from her first husband, Kevin Johnstone. Predeceased by her Oma Rita and Opa Fred Baker. Amy started her communications career in the nonprofit sector in London, Ontario's The Grand Theatre for a few years, and continued on to Port Stanley Festival Theatre. From there she moved back to her beloved rural roots as she settled back into Embro with her second husband Mark who was managing and operating their farm. Within a few years of being back in the life of dairy and grain farming, Amy found her calling as a staunch advocate for the agricultural community. She blazed her career trail back after taking some time to raise her two younger children, first into the administrative side of small yet mighty local farm organizations in Oxford County, and eventually growing into her passion for organizing and speaking at and for Ontario agricultural events and ceremonies. Amy found her soapbox on Twitter. She cleverly used the social media platform to bridge the disengagement of the rural/agricultural industry with the urbanites and their preconceived notions and misinformation about farming. From there, she gained many followers - few of them detractors who challenged her, but almost all were like-minded people from all over Canada and the United States whom she inspired to speak up and speak out about the good farming brought whenever, wherever possible. She was so energized and in her element when she planned and successfully executed large events like Farm and Food Care's The Harvest Gala and its AGM, the annual Breakfast on the Farm in different Ontario counties, Canada's Outdoor Farm Show right outside of the Woodstock core, along with being an ardent advocate and speaker at various agricultural conventions and events. She shone so brightly at these events, making deep and lasting friendships with people she connected with. As much as she was admired and respected as a passionate Ag-vocate, the role that mattered the most to her was being a mom to her three beautiful children whom she absolutely adored. She coached Emma's baseball games, could be seen on the bleachers during Jack's hockey games and practices, running after and goofing around with her youngest, Addy. She prided herself in always being there for any of her friends at a moment's notice, always giving a hug to those who needed it and a joke to someone who could use it. She wore her heart out on her sleeve to those who knew her best. Amy will always be remembered by how she loved fiercely and was loved fervently in return. Amy's close-knit family will hold a private memorial as per her wishes. The family understands how much impact Amy had, and that she was deeply beloved by the agricultural community, but would like everyone to respect their privacy as they grieve and mourn Amy's passing. Should there be a public memorial, it may be announced at a later time. As expression of sympathy, donations may be made on behalf of Amy E. Matheson to your local crisis centres or Canadian Mental Health Associations. It would be a significant way to contribute to and honour her legacy.

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