"Dear friends and family, especially our son in law Mark and his family, we were saddened to hear that Ian passed away. We are so sorry for your loss. We will remember him playing the piano and singing with all of us. I hope you feel surrounded by much love, sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. With deepest sympathy Reinhard and Eva-Maria "

"Condolences, thoughts and love to the Mathison clan. Rest easy Ian, enjoy being reunited with the beautiful Doreen. You two raised some amazing humans that are so special to many of us xxxx"

"This was my second father,he did everything for me to make me welcome at his house.Ian was our family to us Palu’s.i love him very much and he will always be my second Dad.God bless his legacy and his family...Ian be happy now he going to be with his wife and party with my mum in Heaven,lock the gates lord???? ??..to the matherson famliy,my heart is always with you at this time we pray??????"

Rest In Peace with your beautiful Doreen Ian

"Sending our condolences and love?? Keepsake memories??Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Love from Maxine and family??Darwin, Australia xxxx"

"Dear Ian, you will be very much missed by many people. You were always ready with a joke and a twinkle in your eye. You and Doreen created an amazing family and welcomed myself and many others into the Mathison tribe. Rest in love xx"