Lt. Col. Bessie (Agar) Hamilton

Died: September 22, 2015 | Place: University Hospital

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HAMILTON, Bessie (Agar) (Lt. Col. ret.)

Promoted to Glory at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Lt. Col. Melvin Hamilton (ret.) (2006). Cherished mother of Judith Hamilton and Major Beverly Hamilton (ret.). Loving grandma of Julia and Emilie. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Commissioned as a Salvation Army Officer and served in various appointments in Ontario and Quebec. Bessie and Melvin were married in 1953 and ministered together in Manitoba and Ontario. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (12-1pm) to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 1 pm. Private interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Hillcrest Corp, 310 Vesta Road, London ON N5Y 5J1. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Loved by and loving to many!

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  1. Elise Lanthier September 26, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Judith and Bev and Julia, my heartfelt condolences go out to you. Your mother(Grammy) was a very special lady. She will be deeply missed by us all, especially Emilie who had a very special place in her heart for Grammy.

  2. Gayle September 28, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Bev and Family I am so sorry for the loss of your mother .She was a very special lady she will be deeply missed..Gayle from Sparkles Cleaning

  3. Beckie @ Frank Beasley September 28, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Sorry to hear about your Moms passing our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time ,she was a very special Lady God Bless you all.

  4. Heather Moyle September 28, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Dear Bev, Judith and family,
    As I think about celebrating your Mom’s life tomorrow, I can’t help but walk back through the significant memories of the last two years, and thank God for the honour I had in visiting your Mom monthly. I got to know so much about her and her family, and I think the one connection that stands out in my mind out of all those conversations, is the fact that she used to spend time at my favourite great Auntie Annie’s home (Bexton-Gregory) growing up with one of her best friends, Nora Gregory. I loved this because it gave me a little insight and snippets of information into our families, that I won’t ever be able to get again. I am definitely going to miss her and our visits!
    Know that you are all in my heart and prayers.
    Love & Hugs, Heather

  5. Major Pat Phinney September 29, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Dear Bev -Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. We fondly remember the support and kindness shown to us by both of your parents when we first entered Social Services as young Officers and have always been grateful to them. May you know God’s comfort and peace during this difficult and sad time. Blessings, Pat & Marshall Phinney

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