Colin-Tatem-Obituary

Colin Tatem

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TATEM - Fr. Abbot Dr. Colin Tatem, OSC, a priest, world renowned journalist, sales and marketing executive, member of the Rotary, lecturer, community leader, as well as Lord Abbot of a religious and chivalric order, was born June 25, 1942 in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Colin was given eternal...

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It was as a result of conversations with Colin, now almost thirty years ago, that I pursued the study of law. His impact on my life therefore is lasting.
My sincere condolences to Colin's family. May his soul rest in peace.

Hi Imperial Highness Prince Stefanos Mengesha, Deputy Grand Master of the Imperial Ethiopian Order of Saint Mary of Zion wishes me to extend the condolences of the Order and the Imperial Family of Ethiopia to the family and friends of Abbot Sir Colin Tatem, GOMZ, at the time of his passing. The Order will miss his joyful expressions of hope and prayer.

Belated but sincere condolences to the family of the Late Colin Tatem. May he Rest In Peace and let Light Perpetual Shine Upon Him.

Dear children of Colin:

Having lost both of my parents within a 30 day span less than a year ago, I can certainly appreciate your feelings at this time.

I encourage you to hold fast to the best of what your father was, so that you might not just emulate him, but having survived him as the next generation, exceed his earthly accomplishments.

This surely was the Creator's intent when He gave us the capacity to be fruitful and to multiply ourselves upon the...

My condolences to the family, and friends, especially the wife of the late Colin Tatem.

May his soul rest in peace.

Colin was my only brother, whom I affectionately called "bro". I enjoyed chatting with him and the last time we spoke was on January 12 because he was unable to come to Annie's funeral, and we chatted about times spent with our deceased father, Arthur Tatem, in Turks Island . During that conversation he told me he was becoming very tired and I told him to hold. Before we ended our conversation, I told my brother how much I loved him and he expressed his love for me. This is a hard pill to...

The life and times of Colin R. Tatem has served to enrich the lives of so many others, including my own. Some have been educated and entertained by the words he spoke; the thoughts shared in his newspaper columns; as well as the short stories of the islands he wrote, featured in "Ordeal at Sea", published in 1975.

I am grateful for the quality of our experiences in the time that was available to us. His family will have inherited a fine legacy.

"May the life you live speak for you..." This seems to be the case of Colin Tatem, a man I never met, despite starting out in the same profession, but his reputation preceded him. Mr. Tatem's legacy of caring will live on through the lives he touched. Sincerest condolences to the family. May GOD in His infinite mercy continue to bless and strengthen you during this time. GOD's peace be with you.