Donald Arthur Hamilton Jr., age 84, of St. Clair Shores, Michigan passed away on February 2, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1938 to the proud parents of Donald A. Hamilton Sr. and Ruth Hamilton. Beloved husband to Karen Hamilton for 45 years. Loving father to Susan (Paul) Gronow. Cherished grandfather to Alyssa (David) King, Jonathan (Lauren) Gronow and Joshua (Lauren) Gronow. Great-Grandfather to Elise King, Leila Gronow, Amelia King, Jemma Gronow and Owen King. Donald will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation will take place on Monday February 6, 2023, from 10:00 am till 12:00 noon. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery at 1:00 pm, in Clinton Township, Michigan. Memorials in memory of Donald are suggested to the Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society, 20542 Harper Ave., Harper Woods, Michigan 48225.
One of the big highlights in Donald’s life was his time he spent from 1987 – 1990 working in the summer program at Oxford University. He was a tennis coach for several years at Lakeview High School and Warren Mott High School. Donald belonged to the St. Andrew Society where he helped out organizing the Scottish parade details and participating in them. He was an active member with the 82 Air Born and the Bruce Post 1146 in St. Clair Shores. During his down time he loved to be outdoors enjoying the weather, gardening, tending to his lawn, traveling and his love for U of M Football.
