Ronald William Hamilton

Ronald William Hamilton

HAMILTON, Ronald W., C.A.
Born in Vancouver on November 8, 1923. Passed away in Burnaby B.C. on March 2, 2010 at the age of 86 after a brief battle with cancer. Ron is survived by his wife of 56 years Helen, his sons Ross (Cathy) and Glenn (Elizabeth) and his daughter Kathy (Sharlene). He is fondly remembered by his six grandchildren Jillian, Meredith, Laura, Iain, Eric and Karly. Ron is also survived by his sisters Jean Gourlay of Burnaby B.C. and Irene (Bill) Sherren of Oakville ON, his brother-in-law Bob Gourlay, his cousin Lenore Fenton and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Ron was an air force veteran from WWII who graduated from UBC in 1949 and obtained his CA in 1952 (gold medal in Alberta). Ron and Helen lived in Calgary, AB, Denver, CO and Ottawa, ON, where Ron enjoyed a career with the Government of Canada. They retired to Burnaby in 1990. Ron was a very active volunteer in retirement involved with the Royal Canadian Legion and the New Chelsea Society, which provides affordable housing for veterans and seniors in Vancouver and Burnaby. The family provides a special thanks to Ron and Helen’s Vancouver relatives and friends who have provided wonderful support during these past few months and especially to Pat Tipper, Jean, Rhiza, Genny and Ron’s palliative care nurses Dale Wakefield and Caroline Wilkes. The funeral will be held at the Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel (4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby) on Saturday March 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorial donations may be made to “RCL 148 Poppy Fund”, c/o Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 148, 4356 Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C., V5C 2J9 or to New Chelsea Society, #101-3640 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, B.C., V5N 5P1

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  1. Lynda Robinson on March 3rd, 2010 8:23 am

    Glenn and Family,
    We are very sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know If there’s anything we can do to help.
    Regards
    Lynda and Bill Robinson

  2. Gail & Barb on March 6th, 2010 9:26 am

    Kathy and Family
    There are no words to heal the sorrow you fell at this time. Try to let the great memories bring a smile to everyone for today and forever in the celebration of Ronnie’s life.
    Love
    Barb and Gail

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