Matthew Carrier

Matthew Paul Carrier, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26 in the home he shared with his fiancée, Katie. The son of Donald H. Carrier and Donna M. Carrier (Shannon), Matthew was born on June 19, 1992 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Matthew attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Kalamazoo before attending and graduating from Plainwell Community Schools in 2010. A natural athlete, Matthew excelled in sports throughout his life, and he had a genuine love of all athletic events. After high school, Matthew briefly attended Kalamazoo Valley College before choosing to pursue his career with Consumers Energy. In 2018, Matthew met the love of his life, Katie A. Domke; and the two shared years of adventure, laughter, concerts and the everyday, small elements of life that bring us such joy. Matthew asked Katie to marry him in 2023 while the two were traveling to England and Scotland – a part of the world special to his Katie. The two were to be married on October 19, 2024 in Ferndale, Mich. Matthew – adoringly known as Matty to his family – will leave a massive hole in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Matthew noticed the little things – the silly things about his nieces and nephews, the often-overlooked jokes made in passing, the less popular songs on an album, and the beauty found in both the smallest and greatest elements of life. He loved his family fiercely. What a privilege it is to have known him and call him partner, son, brother, Uncle Matt and dearest friend. Matthew is preceded in death by his grandparents James and Patricia Shannon; Margaret and Cliff Cosby; Harold and Ruth Carrier; and his uncle, Patrick Shannon. Matthew is survived by his fiancée, Katie Domke; his parents, Donald and Donna Carrier; his siblings Shannon Cunningham (Ethan), Timothy Carrier (Michael Dezsi), Kelly Carrier-Cutler (Ethan); and his four nieces and three nephews. Matthew was cremated on Tuesday, July 30 in Royal Oak, Mich. His family will honor his life during a Mass at St. Joseph Parish, 936 Lake Street in Kalamazoo, on Friday, August 9 at 11 a.m. Prior to the Mass, the family will receive visitors at St. Joseph Parish at 10 a.m, and welcome all to a celebration at Old Dog Tavern in Downtown Kalamazoo immediately following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, Matthew’s family asks that you consider a contribution to a hosted GoFundMe, which will solely benefit Matthew’s fiancée, Katie: www.gofundme.com/f/matthewcarrier.

Matthew Carrier

June 19, 1992 - July 26, 2024