South Portland-Matt C. Wheeler, 36, formerly of Richmond and Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away following an accident on Monday August 28, 2017.

Matt was born on October 31, 1980 in Brunswick and attended Richmond schools.

Matt proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Iraq war.  He was honorably discharged from the Army in 2004.

He was currently enrolled at Middlesex College in Lowell, Ma hoping to further his career helping other veterans.  Matt will be sadly missed by his family, many friends and brother veterans.

Matt is survived by his parents Richard and Suzan Gelinas of South Portland, father Michael Wheeler and wife Helena of Bowdoinham, daughter Reese M. Wheeler of Westbrook, sister Jennifer Olivier and his nephew/Godson Trent Olivier of South Portland, step brother Robert Gelinas of Orono, grandmother Lucille Gelinas of Auburn, many loving aunts, uncles and friends.

There will be a private service for family and close friends held at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd. Augusta on Friday, September 8th at 1pm with military honors.

Arrangements are under the car of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357