Seth Adam Mattson

April 13, 1981 - August 25, 2007
Seth Adam Mattson

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Seth Adam Mattson, 26 year old resident of the Bottom in downtown Wilmington, died Saturday, August 25, 2007 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 13, 1981 and grew up in Newburyport, MA. He attended Brewster Academy and High Point University. He was an employee of the Red Cross, and was currently enrolled at Cape Fear Community College. An avid sports fan and supporter of historic preservation, Seth loved basketball, swimming, boating, weight-lifting, playing with his niece, and architecture. He was frugal and had a dry sense of humor and fresh honesty.

He is deeply loved and will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and those he touched along the way. He is survived by his parents, Bonnie Mattson and Greg Mattson, his sister, Tiffany, brother-in-law Ben, and niece Isabella Erichsen, his fiancé Bessi Tarrants and their dog Grundle, all of Wilmington. Other family include his Aunt Carole and Uncle Rob Berley of Media, PA, his cousins Ryan and Eric Berley of Philadelphia; and also Uncle Steven, Aunt Maddy, and Carly Mattson of Lyme, CT.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship 4313 Lake Avenue 1:00 PM Tuesday August 28, 2007.

Memorials may be made to the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross in lieu of flowers. 1102 S. 16th Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone 910.791.9099


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  • September 07, 2007
    Sherrill Pierce says:
    I am very sorry about Seth. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • September 08, 2007
    Sean Hayden says:
    I remember freshman basketball/baseball, wakeboarding and going to the Red Sox. He brought a smile to everyone he was around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  • September 08, 2007
    Maureen Sullivan says:
    We are so saddened to hear of Seth's passing. I remember Seth with such fondness...so beautiful, energetic,endearing. Bonnie,Greg, Tiffany and family/friends please know that you will be in our hearts and prayers...Maureen,Kaes & Jessa

  • September 15, 2007
    Peggy Ulrich-Nims says:
    Dear Bonnie and family, My heart reaches out to you in this horrible time of loss. Through our long talks, I grew to cherish Seth as I cherish my own and I ache with you at his loss. I hope that the nearness of family will bring support and solace in these early empty days. May you all find strength in remembering the joys Seth brought to your lives as he lived his life. I send my love and prayers for a gentle ease of the ache in the days and months ahead. Love, Peggy

  • August 27, 2007
    Kristin Stone says:
    Bonnie, Tiffany and all those that loved Seth, There are never words to say at a time like this to reflect the sadness I feel or to lend any of the comfort I wish I were able. Please just know that you are in my heart right now. Kristin