Margaret W. Hamilton

Of Springfield, VA, on February 28, at the age of 87. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years Kenneth M. Hamilton, CAPT, USN (Ret.); caring mother of Stephen Hamilton of Burke, Susan Hamilton of Annandale, and John Hamilton of Lansdowne; loving grandmother of Tyler Hamilton of Lansdowne; dear sister of James Williamson of Somerset, MA; and also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Marge was born in East Islip, NY, before her family moved back to Fall River, Massachusetts. She graduated from the Sacred Hearts Academy in Fall River and then worked as an office manager in a fabric mill prior to getting married and raising a family. She met her husband while he was stationed at Newport, RI, and they were married in 1958. Marge was a devoted Navy wife and mother who lived in Detroit, MI; Long Beach, CA; Springfield, VA; Sasebo Japan and Portland, ME. She was a talented artist and seamstress. She enjoyed flower arranging and antiquing. Marge was also an avid animal lover. She and her husband worked as a team remodeling their homes and enjoyed weekend trips in the country. Marge volunteered as a driver for members attending the Senior Citizens Group meetings at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Friends welcome on Wednesday, March 7 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 9 at 2:00pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Annandale, VA. Interment with her husband will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

If desired, donations can be made in Marge’s memory to Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Joseph's Home, Henrico, VA