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Edith Colgin Obituary

Edith Geraldine Colgin, 83, a native of Colonial Heights, Va., died Monday, Sept. 21, 2010.

She was the daughter of James Michael and Clara Hamilton Colgin. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marguerite Colgin Lunsford of Colonial Heights. Miss Colgin was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Petersburg, Va. She had an intense passion for dogs, music and sports.

She is survived by her brother, James Robert Colgin of Manlius, N.Y.

Burial will be private in Blandford Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Sep. 24, 2010.

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