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Dorothy Hamilton, age 92, of Lucknow , passed away at Wingham & District Hospital on July 9, 2024.
Dorothy was born on July 24, 1931 to the late Samuel and Esther Gibson of Ashfield Township.
She was the beloved wife of Donald Hamilton, who predeceased her in 2008, for 54 years.
Loving mother of Graham & Barb of Goderich, Greg & Deb of Lucknow and Paul & Andrea of Kincardine.
She was a great support to, and an extremely proud grandma of her grandchildren: Kyle (Kathryn), JeanAnne (Andrew), Jordan, Alex (Jordan), Cory (Brittany), and Caitlin (Dean).
Nothing made Dorothy happier than, or put such a big smile on her face than a visit from her 6 great grandchildren: Brady, Clark, Denver, Bruin, Summer and Cooper did.
She will also be missed by her siblings: Catherine (John) Crocker, Caroline (Chris) Brown, George (Pat) Gibson, Dave (Val) Gibson, Cookie (Paul) Wardell and Gladys Hamilton.
Dorothy was predeceased by her daughter Donalda (1974), grandson Shea (2020), siblings: Roy, Ernie, sisters-in-law Mary Gibson, and Evelyn Splan (Bill). Her Hamilton in laws: Bob and Sadie, Jim (Amanda), Al, Bud, and Bonnie Hamilton.
She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews and her Sepoy family, who were such a great support to her over the last several years.
Dorothy had such a great love for her family. She was known for her fantastic memory and her immense knowledge of family history. She will be missed.
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Graham, Greg, Paul and families. Sorry to hear of your Mom"s passing. I will miss our chats on the deck of Sepoy Manor when there visiting Ross. On behalf of him as well as Joanne and I, please accept our sympathies at this time of sorrow.
Message from Tom and Arlene Sager2024-07-15 21:45:53
Graham, Greg, Paul and family Also to the extended Gibson and Hamilton families
We are so sorry to read of Dorothy’s passing. She was a special lady and will be missed. Sending our sincere condolences to you all.
Arlene and Tom Sager
Our sincere condolences are being sent to all of Dorothy's family. She was always interested in her community and was very supportive of the Horticultural Society.
Message from Grant and Judy Shelton2024-07-15 00:01:24
Sorry for your loss Graham, Barb and the Hamilton family. Judy and Grant Shelton
Our sincere sympathy to the Hamilton and Gibson families as you celebrate Dorothy's life.
Message from Ian and Kathy Hackett2024-07-12 09:09:02
Our deepest sympathies to everyone. Dorothy was a lovely lady. Our memories of Dorothy is she always welcomed everyone into her home. Especially the pre gatherings before heading out on a Saturday night.
To all the Gibson family,
Sending condolences on the loss of Dorothy. I knew some of the family better than others, but the loss of any family member always leaves an empty space. Treasure the good times and memories.
To the Gibson Family,
We extend our sympathy to the Gibson Family on Dorothy's death. Treasure the times you shared with her.
Murray and Patricia Hunter
Graham, Greg, Paul and Families,
We extend our sympathy to you on the passing of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Treasure the memories of the time you shared with her.
Murray and Patricia Hunter
Sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. That was sudden but if it were to be , a good way to go. We send you our sincere condolences. Isobel Gibson and family.
Graham, Barb and the entire Hamilton Family: Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. To reach 92 she would have been a huge help and mentor to the family and being Grand parents our selves you can never get enough of the youngest members of the family. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Ron & June
Message from Sharon & Brad2024-07-11 18:31:04
Condolences to all of Dorthy’s family. Our thoughts are with you all.
We are sending our deepest condolences to all of Dorothy’s family.Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Message from Harold & Betty Anne Elphick2024-07-11 16:10:37
Sending sincere sympathy to Dorothy’s family. Remembering all the great times spent with Denny & Dorothy when neighbours on Hwy 86 and especially the good times as “hockey parents”.
Paul, Greg, Graham and families…we are saddened to learn of Dorothy’s passing. She was a special lady in so many ways. May all of your memories of yesterday and years past , help you in the tomorrows and years to come…Doug and Nolda
Dear Graham, Greg, Paul and families.
Such sad news to read of Dorothy's passing and our deepest condolences to all. She was a lovely lady who would always say hello with a big smile!! I was thrilled that 10 years ago, I was able to gift her the visual aids that my Mom had to help her navigate daily life.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories as they will help you through the difficult days as your forge ahead without the Matriarch.
Liz and Phil
Graham, Greg, Paul (and families),
No matter how old we are, it’s never easy to lose a parent. Your mom was such an incredible person. No one can ever replace her. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve ~ Jeff
Message from Janet (Farrish) Versolatto 2024-07-11 08:38:04
My thoughts and condolences to the Hamilton Family. My Mom so enjoyed her visits with Dorothy.
Deepest Sympathy To All The Family,Denny and Dorothy were great friends of my parents and the best neighbors on the farm on Highway 86. Every time I drive by their farm I think of them, great memories.❤️
Message from Linda Bowers 2024-07-10 22:35:59
My sympathies to the family...Cory often mentioned his special visits with his Gramma...so many precious moments to hold tight...
Message from Ron&Anita Elliott2024-07-10 21:21:22
Graham, Greg, Paul and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss, we send condolences as we are in Manitoba at this time.
Dorothy was a lovely lady and always was a great deal of fun, both her and Denny were great supporters of The Legion Seniors Dining program and they also loved the bus trips that Ed & June Pyette organized. Deepest sympathy to all the family.