Bruno B. Matson, Jr.

Bruno “Ben” Matson, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2026, after having entered remission earlier in the year following treatment for throat cancer.

Born and raised in Concord, New Hampshire, Bruno attended Concord Schools and remained in Concord most of his life, where he raised his family.

Bruno is survived by his two children: his son, Jarrett Matson, and Jarrett's fiancée, Christine Burke, of Kittery, Maine; and his daughter, Annikka Matson, and her partner, Sophia Cardini, of East Boston, Massachusetts. He is also survived by his grandson, Miles Matson, of Kittery, Maine; his nephew, Carl Matson, and Carl's longtime girlfriend, Cyndy Velasquez, of Concord, New Hampshire; his nieces, Elaine Tricoli, and her husband, Chuck, of Summerfield, North Carolina, and Ellen Holst and her husband, Karl, of Wake Forest, North Carolina; as well as a great-niece, and several great-nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Bruno and Madeline (Beattie) Matson; his brothers, Thomas Matson and Carl Randall Matson; and his sister-in-law, Suzanne Matson.

Bruno proudly served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1973, attaining the rank of Specialist 4. During his service, he worked in engineering equipment maintenance and was stationed in various locations across the country, including Alaska.

A talented and meticulous mechanical designer, Bruno worked for several engineering firms throughout the greater Concord area. He retired in 2017 from Materials Research Furnaces, Inc. in Allenstown, New Hampshire.

An avid fisherman and hunter, Bruno spent countless hours exploring the woods, lakes, and rivers of New Hampshire. He especially enjoyed hiking on Rattlesnake Hill and exploring the quarries around Concord. He spent many summers boating on New Hampshire’s lakes and rivers and riding his motorcycle along the state’s back roads.

Bruno also cherished his family's annual summer camping trips to Colonial Mast Campground on Long Lake in Naples, Maine, where many lasting memories were made.

Bruno took great pride in the life he built and the things he accomplished. He was proud of his service in the US Army and New Hampshire National Guard, his home he spent many years renovating and improving, and the restoration of his 1986 Lund boat. Above all, he was proud of his children and took great joy in welcoming his grandson, Miles, into the family. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

SERVICES: A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of his family.

Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of NH, Boscawen. To view Bruno's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.