After a short but courageous battle with cancer, Ann Matt passed away on January 14, 2021. She was born in Concord, DE on April 6, 1940. She was the second child of Cleveland F. Jester and Lillian Niemeier-Jester. She is predeceased by her parents and older brother, Cleveland F. Jester, Jr., her grandson, William N. Matt, her son, William F. Matt as well as two daughters-in-law, Kirstie Matt and Angela M. Matt. She is survived by her husband and love of her life of 59 years William G. Matt, her sons Daniel J. Matt and Brian J. Matt (Julia) as well as five grandchildren, Dr. Stephanie M. Matt, Ens. Michael Matt, USN, Sgt. Christopher Matt, USMC, Nicholas Matt and Amelia Matt. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, John L. Matt (Elaine) and her cousin Maurice Egnor (Sue). Ann was raised in Wilmington, DE and attended St. Ann's Catholic School and St. Elizabeth's High School. She graduated from Goldey Beacom College with an associate's degree in executive secretarial studies. Ann was a devoted wife and mother who had boundless energy for her family, friends and community and would go the extra mile for anyone. She was always involved in her children's school and social activities and very active in her community. After moving to Sherwood Park I in 1965, she joined Welcome Wagon and for years participated in Welcome Wagon events, especially those events related to cooking. Her favorite committee was "Fun with Food". She became very well known as a devoted neighbor and for her well known and respected culinary skills. She was an avid bridge player and active in numerous clubs including gardening, gourmet cooking and babysitting. The Sherwood Park Civic Association also captured her interest. For years, she was a District Director with her home generally being the community meeting place. She was always ready to assist someone with a meal during times of illness. In her later years, she joined the Newark Senior Center and was a Board member of the Computer Club. She enjoyed learning all that she could about the world of computers. She was a devout Catholic and was active in St. John the Beloved parish for many years. She was a familiar figure at the St. John the Beloved Knights of Columbus events and was well known for selling the greatest number of raffle tickets. The family would like to thank Delaware Hospice for their compassionate care of Ann over the past weeks. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmiington at 10 AM. There will be no viewing and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713 (Tel: 302-737-2336). On-line condolences may be sent to Mealeyfuneralhomes.com.