Matthew E. Haefs, 57, of Wethersfield, died unexpectedly October 20, 2014 at his home. He was born in Hartford son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Goodrich) Haefs and had lived in Wethersfield all of his life. Matt operated the former Town and Country Fence Company for several years. He was an avid NASCAR and Pittsburg Steelers fan. His passions were cooking and John Wayne movies. He is survived by two sons, Stephen C. Haefs of VT and Michael M. Haefs of New Britain, his daughter, Jessica M. Haefs of Glastonbury, three grandchildren, Christopher, Nathan and Jacob, a brother James Haefs and his wife Patricia of Glastonbury, two sisters, Deborah Graff and her husband Steve of Wethersfield and Cathy Haefs and her partner Steve Eggsware of VT and several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Friday, October 24, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. with a memorial service at 7 p.m. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to: A charity of the donors choice. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com