Eric A. Mattson, a retired engineer, passed way after a brief illness at his home, on Thursday evening, July 14, 2005.  He was 64 years old.

          Mr. Mattson was born and raised in Cambridge.  He was a graduate of Rindge Technical School in Cambridge.  He served in the Air Force from November 1960 to August of 1964.  He achieved the rank of Airman Third Class.  He was stationed at Dow Air Force Base in Maine.  During his time in the service he attended the University of Maine.  He later furthered his education at Northeastern University. 

     Mr. Mattson worked as an engineer.  He worked for The Stark Draper Laboratory for over 37 years.  In his early years with The Stark Draper Laboratory he worked with the early development of highly advanced and sophisticated solid state circuitry.  During those years he had the opportunity to work on the research Vessel Atlantis II as it traveled across the Equator.  At the end of his career, he was focusing on micro mechanical inertia instrument development.  He retired in 2003 and was recognized for his service to the national interest in applied research, engineering development, education and technology transfer.

     Mr. Mattson had been a resident of Burlington for the past 7 years.  He had previously resided in Billerica and Cambridge.  In his leisure time, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed a good game of billiards.  He played in an adult softball for years.  He enjoyed history and crossword puzzles.  He also enjoyed working in his garden. 

Mr. Mattson is the beloved husband of Lorraine M. (O’Rourke-Murray) Mattson.   He is the father of Kimberly of North Reading, and the late James Mattson.  He is the step-father of Richard Budd of Leominster and Mary Sullivan of Burlington.  He is predeceased by his brother, Carl Mattson and sister, Carol Jenkins. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Sunday, July 17 from 4-7 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment will be private.  Donations in Eric’s name may be made to VNA of Middlesex-East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Avenue, Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880.  For directions & obituary see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net

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