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Elizabeth Davies Hamilton, 80, of Harrisonburg passed away on October 17, 2017.
She was born on January 31, 1937 in Lewiston, Maine and was the daughter of the late Howard and Amy Rankin Davies.
Elizabeth graduated from Deering High School in Portland, Maine and Gorham State Teachers College also in Maine. She spent her early life in Maine and after obtaining her bachelor's degree moved to Connecticut where she was married and taught elementary school for several years. She and her husband had two sons and raised them in Connecticut before moving to Harrisonburg 30 years ago.
Elizabeth was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and she enjoyed working in her flower garden and watching birds.
On January 27, 1962 she married Clark B. Hamilton, who survives.
Also surviving are her two sons, Thomas Hamilton of Deep River, CT and Edward Hamilton of Fairbanks, AK; and a granddaughter, Sofia Hamilton.
She was preceded in death by a brother Edward Davies.
Honoring her wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 3, 2017 at Strite Auditorium in the Crestwood Building at VMRC. She will be laid to rest at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, CT at a later date.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
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6 Entries
November 15, 2017
Dear Clark,Tom and Ted. We were sorry to hear of your sad loss. Elizabeth was a wonderful woman, funny, caring and a very good friend to the Rosenfeld family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Gary, Jane, Jeni, Kat and Caroline Rosenfeld
(Waterlooville, UK)
November 15, 2017
Clarke,Tom,Ted am so sorry to here about Elizabeth she was a wonderful person and lovely woman, I have wonderful memories of staying with you she treated me like a daughter.
Tina Rosenfeld
October 22, 2017
Classmate
Cynthia Simpson
On behalf of the Class of 1954 Deering High School, Portland, Maine our condolences to "Liz's" family. She will be sorely missed.
October 21, 2017
Andy House
Such a sweet woman. I have great memories of her kindness and hospitality from my youth. Wonderful woman. My thoughts go out to everyone who had the fortunate pleasure of knowing her.
October 21, 2017
Jim Streeto
Mr. Hamilton, Ted, Tom:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman--always smiling and joking. I can't remember ever seeing her angry or upset. Like Jeff I have many happy memories of her graciousness and hospitality. You are in my prayers.
October 20, 2017
Jeff Cavalieri
Mr. Hamilton, Tom, Ed,
I have very happy memories of so many times in childhood as a guest in your home, and Elizabeth / your mother's graciousness and good cheer, and her kindness to me.
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