HAMLIN, George R., 72, of Lakewood, NJ, formerly of Hillsdale, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. George is survived by his loving wife Lorraine (nee Poor); his daughters Michelle Hamlin and Tracey Rose; son in-law Brian Rose; grandchildren Fiona and Colin; father George J. Hamlin; and siblings Roger Hamlin and his wife Karen, Deborah Reisser and her husband Peter, and Kenneth Hamlin. He is predeceased by his mother, Lillian Hamlin.
George was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served as a Hillsdale volunteer firefighter for 30 years. He retired in 2017 from a life-long career in the heavy equipment industry. He loved spending time in the woods, at the beach, and with his family.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Sunday, March 3rd from 3-7 PM. A Fireman's Service will take place Sunday, March 3rd at 6PM at the funeral home. A celebration of George's life and faith will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 4th at 11 AM with private cremation to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in George's name to the Hillsdale Fire Department, 383 Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale, NJ 07642.
