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Mattie Colin Obituary

Colin, Mattie Smith Age 98, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 6, 2016, in Chicago, IL. Preceded in death by her parents, Mattie B. Clark and Frank Baron Smith. Beloved wife of the late Robert N. Colin, Sr. For decades, she was the Food and Fashion Editor of the Chicago Defender and Grand Marshall of the Bud Billiken Parade. Mrs. Colin was employed as a staff writer for the Chicago Park District for many years. She was also a dedicated employee of the City of Chicago during the administrations of the late Mayor Richard J. Daley and Mayor Richard M. Daley. In lieu of flowers, a charitable donation is requested to the AGP Foundation, Inc. in honor of the Mattie S. and Robert N. Colin Sr. Scholarship Fund. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 21, 2017. For information, call Evelyn at 312-641-7144.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 16, 2016.

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December 20, 2016

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY THE GOD THAT GIVES COMFORT
BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GREIF. 2 Corinth 1: 3,4.

Sandra Barge

December 19, 2016

My condolences to a woman that was my friend since my very young age of 27. Mattie made me feel special which heightened my self esteem. To mention the exposure she allowed me to strengthen my decisions about life, goals, and to recognize opportunities and take advantage of them. Feeling very saddened, but I shall remember the mentoring and continue to live by it and pass it on to others.

EL

December 17, 2016

Sympathy to the family of Mattie Colin, may the God of all comfort, comfort this family at this difficult time.

December 16, 2016

To the family/friends of Mattie Colin:

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a life of longevity and joyful times you had together. May God's loving kindness give you the strength you need to endure (Psalms 29:11).

ERJ

December 16, 2016

I'm truly sorry for the loss of Mattie. Please find comfort that God cares you especially during difficult times. (1Peter. 5:7)

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