Linneth Mae Chin (Mama Chin), age 95, of Hamden, CT, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her family by her side.
Ms. Chin was born in Claremont, St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, WI, on October 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Ralph Williams and Laurel Brown.
She was a longtime member of Varick Memorial AME Zion Church in New Haven where she served faithfully on the Board of Deaconess’.
Prior to retirement, Ms. Chin was employed for many years as a Home Health Aide.
She was the greatest mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was the mother to all children because of her compassionate and caring demeanor. She loved cooking and entertaining her grandchildren by singing hymns.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her children, Joan, Barrington (June) Trevor, Sharon, Andrea (David) Ludlow, Evelyn (Roace) and Janice (Lennox Sr.); 47 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sons Horace and Donovan; grandson, Lennox, Jr.; her brothers Hector and Vincent and a sister, Alvergene Kittrell.
A celebration of Ms. Chin’s life and legacy will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Varick Memorial AME Zion Church, 242 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. The viewing will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. The burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
The Services will be livestreamed at: www.NextLevelLivestream.com
It will be archived for one year at https://vimeo.com/nlls/
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My sincere condolences to Ms Chin family. This lady is amazing, her smile radiates the universe she is very pleasant and was always willing to engaged in a conversation with you even if she didn’t know you. I had the pleasure as a young woman of meeting Ms Chin back in Jamaica West Indies French Ave Port Antonio many years ago. It was always a pleasure to see her over the years, because she maintains that beautiful personality that was so infectious.
Therefore, I am happy to say heaven has gained another angel. RIP Ms Chin your work on earth is well done.
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. MAY HER SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.
Our Sincere Condolences to the family of Mama Chin, she leaves a legacy of love and a sweet spirit of peace. Her voice was so soft and her smile was very bright. I thank you all for sharing her with us. She was my sister Deaconess and forever my friend. Bless you all.
Sending Prayers condolences to the entire family , Mama chin was so loved by many ,she will be truly miss with her could contagious smile ❤️🙏🏽
To Luddy, Janice, Evelyn and the rest of family.
During these solemn times of grief and sorrows, while friends from near and far join you with heart felt sincerity, I would like to let you know that your mother’s love was always felt by those around her and will always be remembered.
Because she lived a dignified life and always respected others, she was loved.
The reflection of her calm, nurturing spirit and poised personality has shined and will forever shine through her adult children and no doubt will flow through your family for years to come. We have lost a matriarch and heaven has gained another angel. May her soul rest in peace.
From: Dwight, AKA Hank & Family
🙏🏾In loving memory of one so dear! Sis. Chin.
My condolences to the family she was so loving to us all and will be missed.
We loved her but God loved her best!
This beautiful smiling gentle soul, with the biggest heart that God could find to place in a human. You week be missed by so many. I knew you late but what joy it was to know you.
Walk good “Mama” , the heavenly host is waiting to see that smile.
Sorry I can’t be there in person, condolences to the family!
Ms. Mama as she was affectionately call.
Because of her dignified and calm personality, she was gracious and highly respected by those who her presence was shared with.
To all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members, my thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Rest in Eternal Peace Ms. Mama.