Irene Hamilton

Irene Hamilton
Born	1935
Died	2011-08-23 Thunder Bay
Occupation	retail worker
Employer	Direct Charge Co-Op
Father	Albin Johnson (father of Irene Hamilton)
Mother	Hilda Johnson (mother of Irene Hamilton)
Partner	Donald Allan Hamilton
Children	Donny Hamilton Jimmy Hamilton Holly Ball Kelly Hamilton (son of Irene Hamilton)

Irene Hamilton (died (2011-08-23)23 August 2011, aged 76) was a Thunder Bay retail worker at Direct Charge Co-Op and Current River Hardware who was a dedicated supporter of her children's athletics.

Life and family

Irene Hamilton was a long-time resident of Thunder Bay. She held several positions during her career, working for Direct Charge Co-Op, Current River Hardware, and Grenville Meats. Outside of her professional life, she was a devoted mother who spent much of her time at local arenas and sports fields supporting her children's activities in hockey, baseball, and skiing.

She was married to her husband Don for fifty-seven years. Her personal interests included gardening, fishing, and camping with her family. She was also a skilled knitter who produced many sweaters for others. In her later years, she enjoyed taking scenic drives with her husband to Lakeview Lodge and through the local countryside.

She was survived by her husband Don, her sons Donny and Jimmy, and her daughter Holly. Her family included her daughter-in-law Rose and son-in-law Dick Ball. She left behind grandchildren Joey Paxson, Katie, Melissa Hamilton, and Suzie, along with their partners Wayne and Thorin. Her great-grandchildren were Darcy, Eric, Kross, Ivy, Eden, and Lilly. She was also survived by sisters-in-law Darlene Eastman and Heather, and brother-in-law Bob. She was predeceased by her son Kelly, her parents Hilda and Albin Johnson, her sister Senja Johnson, her parents-in-law Edwin and Beatrice Hamilton, and her brother-in-law Craig Hamilton.

Irene Hamilton died on August 23, 2011, at the hospice unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital. A funeral service was conducted by Rev. Ed Long at the Harbourview Funeral Centre on August 27, 2011. Following cremation, her remains were to be interred at Riverside Cemetery.