"…a beautiful spirit, always willing to help those in need."

Cheshire- Our beloved son, Matthew Jensen, 33, of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 after a long illness. Matthew was born to Jon and Donna (Dayharsh) Jensen of Cheshire.

Matt was a graduate of Cheshire High School class of 2008. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2007 from Cheshire BSA Troop 198 and was co-captain of the Cheshire High School Lacrosse team in his senior year. He attended Central Connecticut State University, where he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Construction Management in 2012.

Matthew had a profound love for nature. He was a lover of all animals, especially his beloved Marley. He was an avid hiker and often hiked with Marley at various state parks in CT. He was extremely knowledgeable in a broad range of sciences with a deep interest in physics. The high adventure trips he took with the Boy Scouts were some of his favorite memories. Maine was Matt's "happy place", where he often camped in the summer with his family.

Matthew was a beautiful spirit, always willing to help those in need. Loyalty and honesty were traits that Matthew possessed from an early age. He was the most selfless person and a friend to all.

In addition to his parents, who loved him more than words can express, Matthew is survived by his two brothers, Zachary of Wallingford and Joshua , his fiancé Halie Demonte and their son Wyatt of Waterbury. He leaves behind his paternal grandmother, Anne Clarke of Wallingford; his many aunts and uncles, Gary and Margaret Dayharsh of Old Lyme, Karen and David Armentano of Naugatuck, Vicki and Richard Manville of Southbury, Harry and Victoria Jensen of Beacon Falls, and Erik and Lynn Jensen of Prospect, as well as many cousins and dear friends.

Though Matthew is no longer with us, his light will never be extinguished. His love, kindness and beautiful smile is imprinted onto our lives. He will live on in the hearts of all that had the distinct pleasure of knowing him.

At the request of Matthew, there will be no public funeral services. The family requests that contributions be made to the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington, CT in Matthew's memory.