Obit: PORTER, Matthew "Morgan"

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PORTER, Matthew "Morgan" - 28, Amherst, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2007, in Amherst. Born in Amherst, he was a son of Fred and Marilyn (Hebert) Porter, Hastings. He is survived by his sisters, Trina (Kenny) Clarke, Amherst Point, and Natasha Porter, Amherst; nieces: Macayla, Hannah, Jenna; nephews, Landen, Maddox; maternal grandparents, Fred and Irene Hebert, Joggins; many aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Gordon and Sarah Porter; aunt, Hilda Reid. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 6, from 6-9 p.m. in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906). www.campbells-amherst.ca

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Thursday 05-July-2007 www.thechronicleherald.ca Halifax NS
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Article: Halifax Chronicle-Herald on-line edition 05-July-2007
Fatal fire in Amherst ruled accident
AMHERST - A fire that claimed the life of a 28-year-old Amherst man Tuesday was an accident, police and fire officials said Wednesday.
In a news release, fire and police officials said that Morgan Matthew Porter and a friend were sleeping at Mr. Porter's home at 69 Lower LaPlanche St. when an unattended pot of food caught fire on the kitchen stove.

The two managed to extinguish the fire.

The friend left and Mr. Porter went back to bed. However, the fire reignited later in the morning and spread throughout the house, resulting in Mr. Porter's death.

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