Raymond Hamilton

HAMILTON, Raymond "Ray" - Passed away peacefully at Millennium Trail Manor on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at the age of 90. Cherished and devoted husband of Helen for 65 years. Loving father of Patricia (Todd) Arseneault of Niagara Falls, Jeanne Hamilton of Port Dalhousie, Shirley Hamilton of Crystal Beach, and Laurie (Sean) McCracken of Niagara Falls. Beloved Grandpa of Jessica (Michael), Michael (Melissa), Sarah (Brian), Andrew, Emily (Michael), Moira, Ila (Andrew), Laura, Aiden and McKenna and Great-Grandpa of Abigail, Isabelle, Lily and Hudson. Dear brother of Eileen Averill of the U.K. and brother-in-law of Frances McKay, Joan (Bob) Lanyon and Peggy Stevens. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Ray was born in Spennymoor, County Durham, U.K., and became a Merchant Seaman at the age of 15, serving throughout WWII. Ray was a member of both the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #479 and a member of the Sea Cadets in St. Catharines. He retired as a stationary engineer from General Motors after many years of service before going to work at Lubrizol. To the CCAC, the PSW's and all of those whom Ray considered his "vision of loveliness", his flowers and pets and his good lads and lasses, we thank you. Friends are invited to call at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. visiting Friday 2 -4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service in celebration of Ray's life will take place on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will follow. In memory of Ray, donations to Millennium Trail (Palliative Care) or The Walker Family Cancer Centre would be appreciated by his family.