Obituary of Robert Hamilton

HAMILTON - It is with great regret the family wishes to announce the sudden death of Robert Hamilton on Thursday, March 18th, 2010. Robert is the second child of the late Helen & Thomas Hamilton. He was born at 98 First Avenue North, Yorkton, Sask. on August 29th, 1949. He was united in marriage to Faye McLeod on November 29th, 1968. This marriage was blessed with two daughters, Roberta and Amanda and his son Thomas. Robert had many jobs including working at the post office and owning several businesses. He always said he was a "jack of all trades, master of none". He thoroughly enjoyed socializing with his many friends and would always lend a helping hand and offer advice. He leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory, his special friend Donna Stachura of Regina, his daughters, Roberta Hamilton, Amanda (Jordan) Howe and his son Thomas (Arlee) Hamilton, along with his seven grandchildren, Jayda, Sydney, Madilyn, Hanna, Austin, Emilee and Holly. He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Mabel Thompson and Debra (Bill) Fuhr, along with his brother Harry (Johanne) Hamilton, nephews and many lifelong friends. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, March 24th at St. Andrew's United Church in Yorkton with Rev. Doug Craig officiating. The organist, Shani Apland led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, The Old Rugged Cross and Those Hearts We Have Treasured. Tributes were conveyed by daughter Roberta and granddaughter Jayda. Serving as honourary bearers were Bruce McIvor and Howard Hoffman. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Elroy Gehring, Rick Hamilton, Bruce Hamilton, Kelly Hamilton, Neil Didluck and Mark Westberg serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Robert may be made to the Organ Donation & Transplant Association of Canada, PO Box 1364, Saskatoon, SK., S7K 3N9 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave. Regina, SK S4R 1A6 Condolences to the family can be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, March 24th, 2010, St. Andrew's United Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens