With loving memories, we announce the passing of our caring Husband, Dad and Grandpa, Neil Francis Hamilton of Goderich, who passed away on January 23, 2023. Neil was born on September 27, 1945 in Montreal to James and Marcelle Hamilton; and is survived by his brother Earle Hamilton. He was married to Patricia in 1969, and they were looking forward to celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary this summer. Together, Neil and Patricia enjoyed raising their daughter Christina and their son Paul. Neil was proud of working for over 30 years with Champion-Volvo Motor Graders. In his retirement years he enjoyed time with his grandchildren, woodworking and many house projects.
He will be remembered and dearly missed by his wife Patricia; his daughter Christina and her husband Chris and their children Tristan and Shayla; his son Paul and his wife Maya and their children Matteo and Maxem; and his brother Earle and his wife Janet and their children Jean and Mary. He is predeceased by his parents.
Appreciation and thanks are extended to Dr. Jim Hollingworth, Healthy Hearts Staff and Dr. Tamra Steinmann.
Visitation will be held at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home on Friday January 27, 2023 from 3-6 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Goderich, on Saturday January 28, 2023 at 11 AM. Spring interment St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, made payable to St. Peter’s Catholic Church: memo St. Peter’s Cemetery. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca
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Wightman Florence
So sorry Pat to hear(just now)of Neil’s passing. I enjoyed our times together at Healthy Hearts.
My condolences to you and your family. He will be missed.
Florence
Beverley Zoethout
Pat, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Neil. May you find comfort in the love and caring from those around you. Beverley Zoethout
Kathy Wagler
Paul and Tina,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My sincerest condolences to you both, to your Mom, and to your families
Jennifer Matthews
To Pat and family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Neil was an exceptional man and one who you shared a long and beautiful relationship. May you find comfort and support during this difficult time.
Doreen Doherty
So sorry to hear of Neils passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Doreen Doherty
Marlene Beyerlein
Dear Pat & Family
I am very sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. My sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Hugs
Marlene Beyerlein
Erinn Mulhern-Gilbert
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Hamilton’s passing. I remember him well while growing up in Goderich with Tina and Paul. He was a kind and gentle man. My condolences to the entire family. May you find solace in all the wonderful memories you have of him!
Deb Shewfelt
Pat and family , our thoughts are with you. Neil was such a gentleman. May he RIP
Deb Shewfelt & Marilyn Jeffrey
Brent Little
Wendy and I were so saddened to hear of Neils passing,our condolences to you Pat and your Family. Neil and you were such nice people to do business with,I always enjoys working for you both.
Barry Pitblado
So sorry for your loss. Neil was a great guy.
I worked with him for years. He was very knowledgeable always there if ya needed any type of help.
And a great guy to just sit around, shoot the breeze, and have a coffee.
Helmut Krohmer
My condolences on the passing of Neil. I knew him through mutual friends (Vera and Nick) and worked with him at Champions many years ago. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Connie Harrison
Dear Pat, Tina, Paul and families:
Neil was a true GENTLEMAN always so friendly and polite.
Our condolences are sent to you all.
John and Connie Harrison
Elaine Blair
We were both saddened to hear about Neil’s passing, Pat. Hoping happy memories will bring you comfort. Condolences to you and your family from Paul & Elaine
Mary Frances Frayne
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying and thinking of your family.
Jeff and Mary Frances
Bart Drennan
Paul, Tina, Pat and Family:
My sincere condolences on Neil’s passing. I will always remember the caring and thoughtful way he interacted with us when at your place. He was genuinely interested in what Paul’s goof-ball friends were up to. A great guy!
❤️❤️
Barb O'Brien
We were sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you Pat and your family. Mike and Barb
Joe and Joyce Essery
Sincere sympathy to all Neil’s family at this sad time. He will be missed in our parish and the community. May Neil rest peacefully in God’s loving care.
John and Mickie Hamilton
Patrica and family.
We were very sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Our deepest condolences at this most difficult time. Sending prayers 🙏to you..
Al & Norma Falconer
Dear Pat & Family…we were saddened to learn of Neil’s passing. So many good years of comings and goings at the museum. Always a smile on his face. May wonderful memories comfort your family as your reminisce of the many wonderful years you shared. Thinking of you. Al & Norma
Barry Page
My deepest sympathy go to Pat and the Hamilton family. Neil and were colleagues at Champion Road Machinery for many years, and I always enjoyed his company and wealth of knowledge. RIP Neil, you will be missed.
Sharon R Brown
Dear Pat, Tina and Paul and families….I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband and father. You will have so many wonderful memories to share with one another and to keep him close to your hearts. Neil was so pleasant to talk to, a kind and intelligent conversationalist, and always had great home projects in the works. He will be missed.
Gail Trewhitt
I am so sad to hear the news of Neil’s passing. Heartfelt sympathy to Pat & all the family. Remembering some wonderful 6 pm Healthy Hearts classes that Pat & Neil attended. It was my wrap up class so we had time to always share family stories, our faith and so many other things. As I carry on in my life in the land of my ancestors, Newfoundland, I will cherish my memories of a very wise & special man and his loving wife, Pat. God’s blessings be with you all in these saddest of days. May you know in your hearts and souls that Neil is now celebrating the peace and love of eternal life with our Lord and Saviour. Gail
Barbara Desjardins
Dear Pat….please know I am sending condolences and wishes for comfort at this time of such tremendous loss. You and Neil were a wonderful example of a loving couple. I know you will miss him terribly. Sincerely Barbara Desjardins
Debbie Whitmore
Dear Pat, My prayers are with you , and your your family , with the passing of Neil. God bless Neil, and all of you.
Kevin and Janice Mardell
Dear Pat, Christina, Paul and families. We were very sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kelly Matthhews
Dear Mrs. Hamilton & Family.
I’m very sorry to hear of Mr. Hamilton’s passing. My thoughts are with your entire family.
I will always remember the kindness in friendship my parents felt with your family while residing in Goderich and in later years.
Time shared together, now regarded as treasured memories.
Rev. Darrell Shaule
God bless you Patricia, Tina and Paul and families as you grieve and mourn and remember Neil’s life and love. My sincerest condolences and sympathy.
Janet Bargh
Our deepest sympathy to Pat, Tina, Paul and all of Neil’s family. We always valued Neil’s friendship and will miss him. Janet, Chris, Gordon Mary, Rod and family.
Sally and David Walker
We are very sorry for your loss. Pat, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May a lifetime of wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Sally and David
Rich and Sandy Mardell
Dear Hamilton family, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
MABEL CLARK
Pat.I am sorry to hear about Neil.We had many good chats at Healthy Hearts.You and your family are in my thoughts.Hold on to your memories.H e was a special person. Mabel
Evelyn Shand
Dear Pat and Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Neil’s passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences on your great loss.
Sincerely,
Evie Shand
Sharon Brown
Dear Pat and family. So sad to hear of Neil’s passing. We worked together for many years. He was a pleasure to work with and always spoke very proudly of his family. Our sincere condolences.
Dave Million
For the Hamilton Family
My deepest sympathies. Neil was a very good and capable man. It was always a pleasure chatting with Neil at the various stores in town. Neil did a great job for Champion/Volvo. You could count on him to do a great job on any task.
I will miss our encounters.
Dave Million
Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
Pat we are both so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. You two were always together walking and at various events around the town. This will be such a devastating loss for you. We are sending caring thoughts and hugs your way. Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
Coley and Evy McDonagh McDonagh
Dear Pat we are so sorry for your loss ,Paul was a lovely man please except our sincere condolences Coley and Evy McDonagh
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Pat – You and your family are close in our hearts – with sadness, sympathy and prayer.
Your love for each other and your family – will always be in your hearts.
Neil -was special to know and always remembered – a good, gentle man – RIP
Sincerely – Cecelia and Don
Theresa Dick
Pat and family. I am so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. You are in my thoughts.
Theresa (Terry) Dick
Lois Chapman
Pat & Family: Sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane Kerr
Dear Pat and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Neil please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Cumming
Dear Patricia, We are so sorry to learn about Neil’s passing..We remember our visits with great fondness..Neil was ever the humble, sweet gentleman..I was very touched when you visited my parents’ gravesite in Nova Scotia to pay your respects.. I treasure the photos which Neil took that day..Covid has robbed us of three years of socializing with one another..Time and good health are passing so quickly..Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers as you grieve Neil’s loss while celebrating your awesome patriarch..Blessings to all who love Neil, Dawn and Bob.
Beverly Jeffrey
Dear, Pat,Tina,Paul and families, on behalf of my family and myself please accept our sincere condolences. It was very sad news but brought back lovely memories of when we spent some time together here on Vancouver Island as well the years we were neighbours. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. God bless, Rest in Peace Neil……. 🌹♥️
Mike Jeffrey
Pat my sympathy to you and your family Neil was such a nice person and a great customer over the years.
May he RIP