Obituary of Arnold Duncan Hamilton

Hamilton, Arnold "Pat" Duncan

Peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband for 62 years of Margaret Ellen Dodd.   Father of  (late) Wayne, Bill, John (Shirley), Kevin (Cornelia) and Lee.  Loving grandfather to David, Emily and Derrek.  Survived by his siblings Viola Lawson (late Joe), Edna Baker (Grant), Ken (Shirley), Garnet (Evelyn),  Wilbert (Barbara) and Muriel Wheatly (late John). Brother-in-law of Doris Hamilton, Marie Hamilton and John Blair. Predeceased by his siblings Gordon, Marjorie Saunders  (Reg), Irene MacMillan, (Leonard), Lorne, Charlie, Helen Blair, Elizabeth, Eric (Trudy).  Survived by many loving nieces and nephews.   Missed by many very dear friends, neighbours and the boys from the Dack’s Tavern Hunt Camp.

Pat  was born in Augusta Township to the late David John Stewart Hamilton and Matilda Annie Hamilton (Byers).  Pat attended school in Frankville, Ontario.  He tried on many hats and  finally followed in his father's footsteps as a carpenter, builder and a multi-talented tradesman.   Avid hunter, trapper and storyteller.

Friends may pay their respects at the Lannin Funeral Home and Chapel, 32 Main Street East, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Funeral service will be held at the St. Paul's Anglican Church, Newbliss on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:00am. Interment will take place at the Maple Vale Cemetery at a later date.  In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Paul's Anglican Church, or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home.  Online condolence available at www.lannin.ca