Obituary of Matthew-G. Carter

CARTER--Matthew G. Matthew G. Carter, the first African-American Mayor and Commissioner of Public Works in Montclair, New Jersey, died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on March 14, at the age of 98 years old. His was a true American story of struggle and accomplishment becoming a prominent religious, civil rights and political leader. Beloved husband of Frances Hill Carter; loving father to Bettye C. Freeman and Nanette Carter; and devoted grandfather to Eva Freeman, Nina Hanlon and Leah Haskin, Matthew Carter's success as a public official stemmed from his strong faith in humanity and in Christianity. He believed overall in man's connection to his fellow man and that these bonds would ultimately bring meaning to our lives. A Memorial Service is planned for April 28, 11:00am at Grace Presbyterian Church, 153 Grove Street, Montclair, New Jersey.