Lillian Daisy Hampton

In 1953 Lillian Daisy Parsons was born to her parents Willis and Emma Parsons, in Salmon Cove Newfoundland. She was the eldest of four girls: Ruby, Dorothy and Wendy. As she grew Lillian, or Daisy as she was called by her family and closest friends, had a great deal of responsibility over her sisters and would often be seen with them tagging along behind her. Daisy and her sisters had the typical rivalries while growing up, but they cared deeply for one another.

As a young girl at school Daisy took part in red rover, tiddlywinks and jump rope. As she got older Daisy attended Persalvic High School in Victoria. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and going to the snack bar.

At the age of sixteen Daisy set out for something new and moved to Ontario with her Aunt and Uncle, not looking back as she started her life. The desire for romance was always present in Daisy’s life and after meeting Marven at Aunt B’s night club they soon started dating. It wasn’t long after that Marven would ask for Daisy’s hand while sitting on a bench outside of Birks jewelry in Yorkdale mall.

On Saturday, June 20th 1972 at Cyprians Anglican Church in Toronto, Ontario, Lillian Daisy Parsons and Marven Raymond Hampton where marred. Her deep loyalty and a strong commitment to her vows brought a sense of completeness to their marriage.

It was only a short time after when Daisy was blessed to welcome her first of two children, a son Raymond Marvin Hampton was born on April 16th 1973. As a young mother she spent hertime working and caring of her new family. Daisy enjoyed taking Raymond skating with the ice follies and rock concerts all before the age of 6. Daisy was also a very involved hockey mom and could be found yelling at her son for the stands.

After 6 years once again Daisy found herself welcoming a child this time a daughter, Tonya Patricia Hampton born April 19th 1979. Both Raymond and Tonya were also blessed to give her five grandchildren, Caitlin, Alanna, (of Raymond) Kennedy, Liam and Scarlett (of Tonya).

The summer of 1979 Daisy and Marven found a new love for camping with their family. Each weekend you could find them in a tent trailer enjoying themselves. However this small trailer would not last long and they would grow into slightly bigger trailers until they finally found a beautiful park model that Daisy loved and would not trade for the world. Daisy enjoyed going to Bingo, playing horseshoes, bocce ball and the occasional campfire.

In earlier years Daisy had a soft spot for animals, Rufus, an Orange and white Ragdaoll cat, was the first to be added to the family with two Dogs to follow Sparkey, a black Scottie poo and Cocoa, Golden Yorkie.

Daisy also enjoyed to travel, driving to Newfoundland and Florida when the children were small. But her first big trip was for her wedding anniversary. It was a cruise to Alaska and this was the start of a yearly event that Daisy looked forward to and could just relax. Whether it was to the Caribbean on a cruise, a Nascar race in Bristol or sitting on a beach in Cuba, she was happy to be away and spending time with her husband. Daisy was lucky to get to spend a vacation or two with her grandchildren and friends.

Over the years Daisy enjoyed being creative. She would always look for a new craft or working on her crocheting. If you were one of the people to receive one of her creations you have been truly blessed with a piece of art as she would put a lot of time and love into her work.

Sadly on October 21st 2016 Lillian Daisy passed away unexpectedly of a subarachnoid brain aneurysm at Cambridge Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Lillian Daisy Hampton was someone who was able to see the world as a good and honorable place. She viewed the people who inhabited it as essentially good. A person who tended to see the world in terms of black and white, Lillian tried to focus on the good she saw, knowing that there were times she would have to compromise. She was selfless and deeply committed to all things positive and good. Lillian was a person who would keep her eye on tomorrow and constantly held onto her dreams. She was capable of being mystical at times, and she could be the seer or shaman of a group. It was this exceptional insight and quiet reserve that became Lillian's trademark qualities for all who knew her and it was one of the many reasons why all who knew her loved Lillian Daisy Hampton.

You can shed tears that she is gone

or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back

or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her

or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday

or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she’s gone

or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back

or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes to love and go on.

For a beloved Wife, Mother and Nana.

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HAMPTON, Lillian Daisy (nee Parsons)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our dearest wife, mother, grandmother and friend on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital at the age of 63. Beloved wife to Marven of 44 wonderful years together, loving mother to Ray (Jodi) and Tonya (Jason), proud Nana to Caitlin, Alanna, Kennedy and Liam along with another little one on the way, dear sister to Ruby (Rick) and Wendy. Lillian Daisy will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and all are invited to share in a celebration of her life at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street (519-621-1650) on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 6-8 pm. As expressions of sympathy, donations made in Lillian Daisy's memory to McMaster University - Neurology Research would be greatly appreciated. A very special thank you to all of the caring staff of Cambridge Memorial Hospital.