MATTHEWS, Rob

Born on August 24, 1952. Passed away September 2, 2025.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 2, 2025

Aged 73 Years.

Loving Son of Butch and Val Matthews (both dec.)

Loved and loving husband of Glenda.

Loving Stepdad, Brother, Uncle, Poppy Rob, and friend to so many.

 

The Man

The Myth

The Legend

Funeral Notice
Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club McNairn Road, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service, Committal for Cremation, and Wake for Mr. Rob Matthews will be held at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club, McNairn Road, Traralgon on THURSDAY (September 11, 2025) commencing at 1.30 pm.

 

Rob's service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Our sincere condoleances to Glenda and family.
    May time be a healer.
    Gary and Gini van Dijk

    Gini and Gary van Dijk September 3, 2025
  2. My condolences to Sharyn and family. So sorry for your loss.

    Love Lisa Atlee

    Lisa Atlee September 3, 2025
  3. A great Man taken way too soon.
    Going to miss our chats and laughs and you always throwing Chief under the bus about his picnics. Our condolences go out to the whole family.
    RIP big fella
    Jason & Jackie

    Jason & Jackie September 3, 2025
  4. Condolences to family , Very sorry for your loss.. such a great man and loved by so many

    Logan Plant September 3, 2025
  5. I’ve known Robbie for 40+ years both as a good friend and as a work colleague. Robbie has been through the good and bad with me and he stuck through as only a good friend would. I am grateful for the friendship we shared and most grateful that I had the opportunity to work with such a kind and generous person. Rest easy mate

    Stephen Macklin September 3, 2025
  6. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
    Sending my condolences.
    Christine Gawith

    Christine Gawith September 3, 2025
  7. Condolences to all the family, so sorry for your loss! Such a lovely man taken to soon! 😢 sending hugs and strength to all family and friends! 💔🕊️

    Jade Thomas September 3, 2025
  8. Our sincere condolences to Glenda and family and friends of Rob. So sad to here of his passing RIP

    Alex and Leanne September 3, 2025
  9. Our condolences to you Glenda and family , thinking of you

    Kerryn & Paul white September 3, 2025
  10. Always had the utmost respect for this man , beginning when I first met him when I was a mechanic with Volvo Trucks in Warragul. Then over the years when we had our engineering business in Traralgon .Then in 2005 when Michael & I partnered with Rob & Graeme in Latrobe Valley Sands. “Bigger is better” was his motto and that’s what made the business what it is today. Condolences & our love to all the family . Chris & Di

    Chris & Di Blackwood September 3, 2025
  11. R.I.P Rob
    You will be sadly missed.
    Thank you for all the laughs we shared and all the things you taught me.
    I can’t help but hope you would drive in the quarry gate and call for me again.
    Condolences to Glenda and family.
    Love Nelly

    Nelinda White September 3, 2025
  12. Condolences to Glenda and family at this sad time. Much love to you all xx Allison & Kelvin Farley

    Allison Farley September 3, 2025
  13. Sincere condolences to Glenda & Family, love from Maria Albanese & Family xx

    Maria Albanese September 3, 2025
  14. Great neighbor, great mate and so much fun with Rob and Glenda, we’ll miss the wonderful catch ups and many beverages and banta. Rob would do anything to help you us out.

    Leon and Marg Hammond September 3, 2025
  15. My thoughts are with all Robs loved ones at this sad time, forever in my memories of my time at Matthews quarries.
    Lisa Mitchell

    Lisa Mitchell September 3, 2025
  16. Condolences to Sharon& Family, Graeme, Glenda & Family at this sad time. A great man who will be missed by so many

    Suzy & Stu Plant- Plant Transport Glengarry September 3, 2025
  17. We send our love to all of Robs family, and especially to Glenda. You’re all in our thoughts. Rob was a great man and will be dearly missed. Condolences from Emily, Paul, Tessa and Dekoda DiCiero xx

    Emily Di Ciero September 3, 2025
  18. Condolences to Glenda and Family. R.I.P Rob you will be sadly missed x

    Tracey Lowe September 3, 2025
  19. Sincere condolences for the loss of Rob our thoughts and love are with you Glenda and family x

    Angela and Paul Brown September 3, 2025
  20. Dear Glenda and Graeme we are thinking of you and your families. From across the pond Angela & Nigel Prior

    Angela Prior September 4, 2025
  21. Our sincere condolences Sharyn, Paul and the Matthews family. So sad to hear of Rob’s passing

    Sheryl and John Carstein September 4, 2025
  22. RIP Rob
    Condolences to all the Family , Staff and all who new the
    Great man

    Steve and Kat Duncan

    Stephen Duncan September 4, 2025
  23. Glenda you married a gem not only was he my eldest brother he was an inspiration to so many, Robert you helped more people than you will ever know, forever in my heart – love you so much not only for being my brother but for being such kind caring and giving person. Sending my love to Glenda his loving wife who took care of you and showed you there was life out there and didn’t have to work 7 days a week but oh what a great businesses you built with Graeme it’s a real testament to your brilliant mind and business sense, what you have created it’s a true legacy of what hard work and a brilliant mind can achieve. Love you for ever Sharyn 💕

    Sharyn Drenen September 4, 2025
  24. Sincere condolences to family
    Peter and Rosalyn

    Peter Maggs September 4, 2025
  25. Uncle Rock to us, we will miss you so very much. Aaron will miss having a scotch and chinwag with you. The kids will miss messing up your lounge and being noisy, trips to the quarry and playing with the hot rods. I will miss your wit, your intelligence but most of all seeing how happy you and Aunty Glenda made each other. Thinking of all the family and friends and sending our love.

    Kaylene and Aaron Laird September 4, 2025
  26. Glenda.. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with you and your family ❤️
    Nicky Marchesi

    Nicky Marchesi September 4, 2025
  27. Our thoughts are with Glenda, Sharyn, Graeme and their extended families, the sudden loss of Rob will leave a gap that no one will be able to fill, a unique man who I’m sure has impacted many people during his life. For me personally he shaped my business and life through all of the opportunities he gave me and for the business advice he passed on along the way, we will miss him arriving onsite to check what’s happening, weather or not we were getting it done quick enough before stirring us up in some way then telling us about the next job. Thanks for all you’ve done,
    Jamie, Woz & Paul

    Jamie Boyles September 4, 2025
  28. Sending my condolences to Graeme,Sharon and all Rob’s family,Rob was a great achiever a big heart and love for there quarry and Volvo trucks

    Dennis Steenholdt September 4, 2025
  29. So sad to hear of your passing Rob. Thinking of Glenda and the rest of the Matthew’s family during this time of grieving. After 35 years of knowing your extended family and Glenda’s you became more of a friend than a customer in Helen and my pharmacy. Your kindness and generosity was renowned and the number of people you helped was endless. RIP Rob . Take care Glenda and Sharyn.
    Mark Henning

    Mark Henning September 4, 2025
  30. Rob was a truly wonderful and caring man whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of so many.
    He had a rare ability to make people feel seen, heard, and valued, As a friend, Rob was loyal, generous, and always ready with a listening ear or a helping hand. His presence brought comfort and joy, and his absence will be deeply felt. My condolences to Glenda and all of Rob’s Family.

    Jenny Carmichael September 4, 2025
  31. R.I.P. Robb I will miss seeing you sitting in your chair ! Sincere condolences to Glenda and all family members. Give my love to Peter.
    Lynne Woodbridge

    Lynne Woodbridge September 4, 2025
  32. My condolences to Glenda and family.
    Rip rob
    Andrew Capper.

    Andrew Capper September 4, 2025
  33. Much love and heartfelt sympathies to all Rob’s family and friends at this terribly sad time. The magnitude of impact he had on everyone he met is undeniably apparent.
    A softly spoken man with a big presence, I already miss seeing you quietly roll down the driveway only to randomly pop up keeping an ever watchful eye on everything you have worked so hard to build. I’ll make sure to take good care of your favourite truck.
    Thankyou for showing me what hard work and fortitude can create.
    We will miss you.
    Lani.

    Lani Bramstedt September 4, 2025
  34. Our deepest condolences to Glenda, Graeme, Sharon and families on the loss of Rob. He was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed. It was a pleasure to work for him and know him. He had great work ethic.
    Wayne and Di Howe

    Wayne Howe September 4, 2025
  35. Our sincere condoleances to youself and your extended family Glenda.Deepest symphathies.regards Jim and Joan Balcombe

    J and J Balcombe September 4, 2025
  36. Oh Glenda
    I know you loved him so much , all I heard from you is how good he was as a husband and how he looked after you
    Love to you all ❤️

    Beverley Richards September 4, 2025
  37. Dear Rob,
    Rest in peace, mate.
    You and Glenda took me in like family, and I’ll never forget that.
    I’ll miss you dearly.

    Andrew Hagan September 4, 2025
  38. Sad to hear, we all grew up together, thinking of you all they were a wonderful family the Mathews , had some wonderful growing up memories ..

    Sue (Judd) Sinclair September 4, 2025
  39. Rob, you dad Butch would be so proud of your achievements .RIP

    Kerry Kelly September 4, 2025
  40. It was such a privilege and honor to work for Rob. He was an incredibly smart, and thoughtful man. My heart goes out to all his loved ones. I shall remember him every time the sun shines over the quarry

    Cheryl Jackson September 5, 2025
  41. To his family, his team at Matthews Quarries, and all who knew Rob, we extend our deepest sympathies.

    GBG Concrete & Construction

    Justin Hutty September 5, 2025
  42. Good Friend of Day’s Gone By
    Sad News,

    Graeme Crawford & Elaine & My Siblings September 5, 2025
  43. We met Rob when he was doing his Apprenticeship at Cattanach’s some 50 years ago. Always knew him as young Robbie Matthews and he was only 3 years younger than Norm! Happy to have shared some fun memories with his first truck driving job for us some evenings to Licola and back, building a 4 wheel pulp log trailer one weekend with Norm and taking him on a trip to Sydney in the W Model to keep him out of the quarry and shed for a bit so he didn’t muck up the healing of his broken arm.
    An incredibly enterprising courageous and hard worker as well as a resourceful and strategic thinker. He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold and one who his family and community can be justly proud. We are grateful to call him a friend. The world will be less without him.
    Sincere Condolences to Glenda Sharyn and Graeme and all his family, what a loss for you all.
    Rest easy mate.

    Nola and Norm Bransgrove September 5, 2025
  44. Our love and condolences to Glenda and family.
    Robyn and Dennis Hammond

    Robyn Hammond September 5, 2025
  45. We have lost a true gentleman who will be sadly missed. Condolences to Glenda and all of the Matthew’s family

    John and Wendy Buhagiar September 5, 2025
  46. Rob RIP old Mate very good and generous Man , you were very good to My Brother Tony and know he loved you very much condolences to Glenda, Greame and Family Sincerely Charlie Meo x🙏

    Charlie Meo September 5, 2025
  47. Sincere condolences to Glenda and family.
    Great bloke well respected.
    The Jelleff Family.

    Ken Jelleff September 5, 2025
  48. To Glenda & family.
    I only wish I could have caught with him, we weren’t close mates, but he was always good to me.
    I’m glad I knew him.

    Claudio Marino.

    Claudio Marino September 6, 2025
  49. Condolences to Glenda, Sharrron and Greame. Rob gave me the chance to grow with his business and learnt so much during my time working with him.

    Andrew Prestage September 6, 2025
  50. Very sorry to hear of Rob’s passing, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him – condolences to all the family

    Phil & Leanne Nancarrow September 6, 2025
  51. Such a wonderful man taken way to soon , condolences to Glenda and family, thinking of you of you all at this time lots of love to you Vanessa , Greg , Shirley and Tony xxxxxx

    Vanessa Mitchell September 6, 2025
  52. Condolences to the Matthews Family on the loss of their much loved Rob. A tireless worker and widely respected man. Always a goer when the chips were down, and great achiever.
    John, Hazel O’Brien and family.

    John O'Brien September 6, 2025
  53. To our dearest friend Glenda and family,
    We know how much you loved dear Rob, he was a wonderful kind and caring husband. The love of your life, Rob will be missed by all who knew him.
    Love to you and your family
    Jan and Rex Cadwallader and family xxx

    Jan Cadwallader September 6, 2025
  54. Glenda so sad to hear that rob has gone but he will never be forgotten, condolences to you and the family love mars xxoo

    Marietta steinhauer September 7, 2025
  55. Our condolences Glenda and family , thinking of you and sending our love and best wishes to you all . Love Warren and Gina xx

    Parr September 7, 2025
  56. My Sister InLaw said she worked with Rob @ PJ Gradens

    Graeme & Elaine September 8, 2025
  57. Heart felt condolences to such a great Aussie Bloke
    hard working and one of the best Excavator operaters i had seen in the 70s Rest in Peace You wonderful Person

    Peter Goodwin September 8, 2025
  58. Condolences to Glenda, Sharyn, Graeme and their families. Through countless conversations, he shared not only his knowledge but his passion for making things great. One of those rare individuals who leave a lasting impression, you will be sadly missed.

    Karen Locandro, Adroit Insurance & Risk September 8, 2025
  59. Sending my condolences to you Glenda and all the family

    Doris September 8, 2025
  60. Peter Reedy & Fay Tomholt would like to express our sorrow & very kind thoughts to Lyn & her family on the very sad loss of her brother Robert.
    Sincere condolences to all the family. ❤️

    Fay Tomholt September 8, 2025
  61. Condolences and sympathy to Mathews family
    from the Pattinson Family. will be sadly missed

    Colin pattinson September 9, 2025
  62. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the start Robbie gave me in the quarry game many years ago!
    Condolences to all the family from Robbo, Donna & family

    Robbo September 9, 2025
  63. Condolences to Sharon& Family, Graeme, Glenda & Family at this sad time
    Peter and Elaine Cuthbertson
    so sorry we will be away and will be unable to attend funeral.

    Peter Cuthbertson September 10, 2025
  64. Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Glenda and thd Matthews family . Rob was a very special man to so many and hr wilk be sorely missed.
    RIP Rob xxx

    Bill & Annette OBrien September 10, 2025
  65. Deepest condolences and heartfelt thoughts to Glenda, Graeme, Sharon, and families.

    Rob was not only a valued customer of DJN for more than 25 years, but also a man I held in the highest regard. His leadership, encouragement, and friendship left a lasting mark on me personally and on our company.

    He was a true supporter of local business, always leading by example and strengthening the community around him. Rob’s generosity of spirit, loyalty, and respect inspired many of us, and his influence on DJN will continue to guide us into the future.

    We remember Rob with respect and gratitude, and we stand with his family, colleagues, and friends as we mourn the passing of a remarkable man.
    We remember Rob with respect and gratitude, and we stand with his family, colleagues, and friends as we mourn the passing of a remarkable man.

    David & Jennifer Nabulsi September 10, 2025
  66. To Glenda and the Matthew’s family, our deepest condolences to everyone at this most difficult time.
    We’ve had the most wonderful friendship over the last 15 years or so. An amazing neighbour that we got to know almost like family. So many great times together. The beers, the food, the chats. Loved that Wednesday arvo phone call , “just opened a beer, do you wanna come up for a can?” Really gonna miss you mate. You loved our kids and loved watching them grow up in the street, walking from the bus with Louie our dog. Very cute! Great memories.
    Vale Rob
    All our love
    John, Kate , Jess, Annie and Patrick

    John Kamphuis September 10, 2025
  67. Our condolences to Glenda, Graeme, Sharyn and families on the passing of Robert.
    Jonathan & Vivien Allen

    Jonathan Allen September 11, 2025
  68. Oh Robert my friend, you’ve left this universe way too soon dude, you had yet to see your visions completed, eg. The farms, new properties developed (Paynesville) but I am sure you will keep a keen eye on all from your armchair in the upper Universe where your spirit abides
    My heart hurts for those whom you have left to behind / Glenda, Sharon,Graeme &Lyn as well as Grandchildren of which you thought you’d never thought you’d enjoy!! Dogs you never thought you’d love, let alone have them on the bed!!😆 I will miss you Bro no one can as yet come to grips with the fact that you won’t be driving that Tractor anymore along with your little buddy next to you!!
    I will personally miss your huge presence @ 36 Bayley Street, your jolly chuckle, your love of Irena & Tanja as a big brother gonna miss you dude 🥲😞💯. Shoggle

    Shoggle Mc Niffe September 11, 2025
  69. To Glenda, Graeme, Sharon and family

    We wish to extend our sincere and deepest sympathy at this sad time. We are thinking of you all.

    Rob will be sadly missed.

    David and Caroline Jeffrey

    David and Caroline Jeffrey September 11, 2025
  70. Condolences to the Matthews family and friends. Our thoughts are with you.

    Heath Curnow September 12, 2025
  71. Condolances to Robs family, friends and the larger Mathews organization.
    Farewell to a Legend of the Quarrying game, always found Rob to be a genuinely nice bloke to talk to.
    Gods Speed Rob

    Rob Keogh September 20, 2025