Rosemary L. Hamilton – 81 – of 71 Crescent St., Hornell, died Monday evening (May 23, 2011) at her home, following a long illness.
A native & life resident of Hornell, she was born June 18, 1929, and was the daughter of Albert & Catherine (Ward) Kuhn.
Rosemary was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and later graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1947). While in high school, she worked at a local movie theater. Following graduation, she was employed as a telephone operator for New York Telephone for several years.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a member of St. Ann’s Church. Rosemary had also been a member of the Hornell Moose Lodge and the Hornell Association.
Rosemary truly enjoyed the company of others. She loved to entertain family & friends and had an “open kitchen” policy where she would cook for those who were feeling “down” or simply lonely. She was quick to offer a meal and/or conversation to anyone who stopped by her home. She will be remembered as a “homebody” whose love for others was boundless!
Her favorite time of the year was the Fall Season. Rosemary enjoyed simply being outdoors raking leaves or sweeping the sidewalk. In her later years, she also enjoyed the company of her cats.
Rosemary was married on November 19, 1955 to Wesley Hamilton who died June 24, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Hamilton who died January 2, 1996; 4 sisters, Sister Alberta Kuhn, Sister Veronica Kuhn, Eunice Criss and Catherine Almeter.
Surviving are 4 daughters, Ann Marie Hamilton of Hudson Falls, NY, Patricia (Ethan) Allen of Jacksonville, NC, Maria (Dan) Stiles of Hornell and Christine (Don) White of New Berlin, NY; 2 sons, Mike (Lisa) Hamilton of Alfred Station and Joseph (Jennifer) Hamilton of Charlotte, NC; 1 sister, Angelina Devlin of North Hornell; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Rosemary L. Hamilton will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church with burial in the VA Cemetery, Bath, NY.
Rosemary’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY14830 or to Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Dr., Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
I am deeply saddened to hear of your Moms passing and I will miss our Holiday phone talks.
Your Mom made the world a better place with her Kindness and Caring manner.
God blessed the kids that grew up at 71 Crescent Street by giving you a Mom like Rose, she was one in a million.
I think of all of you from time to time, and hope all is well.
With our Warmest and Kindest Regards
Ken
What a lovely lady Rosemary is; I go back to taking care of your brother John, his quick wit and music trivia unmatched…I was visiting him and at noon there was trivia on the radio….he won a calzone that I so happily had for lunch! Your mom’s concern, at any visit, was I hungary or in need of something to drink, come sit down! We all should be so kind.I did not know your dad very well, but do offer prayers and peace of mind that they all get to spend Memorial day together.
Warm regards, Mary
I am so sorry that I could not get to the calling hours.. Your Mom was the best and sweetest lady. I could visit her for hours….You are all in my prayers and thoughts….she was a great neighbor to my sister, Kathy and Andy as well as Mike and Kyle! She bought anything they had to sell during their school years… Love always….Kim Clifford Wood
To all the Hamilton family: I wish I had known about your mom sooner, I was at SanDiego airport yesterday when my husband contacted me about her passing. I truly regret that I am not there to say goodbye. Thank you Christine, for being there for me when my mom passed, I hope you know that I am there with you in my heart today as well. I hope our moms are enjoying a cup of tea together…your mom Lipton, and mine is having herbal, but I am sure there is a sweet, like pie or pecan rolls to go along with the tea.
Perhaps your dad is also there, and a conversation about Shaklee Vitamins is also taking place…haha.
Your Mom was such a sweet soul, she was firm and adamant on some things, but pliable as a willow on others. Her level of understanding and compassion for people was beyond the comprehension of most. I know that your home was always filled with fun and laughter, and I know that you will continue that legacy. It was fun growing up with you guys as neighbors, and your mom always had the Koolaide house. She will always be in our hearts.
Love Allison Ammarell White
michael and siblings; my condolences on the loss of your lovely mother. you are a good son so no regrets and take it from me, when you are old and ill, death can be a gift from heaven. cherish your memories.
I really loved your mother. she was such a kind and caring women. she will be missed. she had a tremendous love for people, you don’t see that too often these days. RIP Rosemary.
To the Hamilton family and Anne I am truley sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I will always cherish the many years that i new her and can not appreciate enough when she came to my Mom’s funeral. Rip Rosemary and say hello to my Mom and Dad as you are all now in a better place.
May God Bless you with
a clear dawning,
a cool morning,
a warm noonday,
a golden sunset,
a gentle twilight,
a starlit night,
and if the clouds should cross your sky,
may God give you the faith to look for the silver lining.
Amen