It is with great sadness we announce the passing of
Irene Emmaline Robinson-Hamilton, age 94,
daughter of late James Robinson and late Della O’Dell,
on June 7, 2023 at the Barrie Memorial Hospital,
after a long and happy life.
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Irene was born and raised in Lacolle, Quebec. She attended Ormstown High School where she met Willand Hamilton and later, married him. She lovingly raised a brood of five rambunctious boys on the Hamilton farm in Ormstown and had the grey hairs to prove it. A true matriarch, she was the heart and glue that held her family together.
A spirited competitor, lifelong curler, and a champion flower arranger, she was always up for a game of 500 (Ormstown or Lacolle rules).
Predeceased by her husband, she leaves to mourn her sister Anne (late Gordon), her sons, Jim (Nancy), Doug (Lee Ann), Tom (Claire), Garry (Lynn) and Donnie, as well as her cat, Spitter.
Irene’s legacy lives on in her 7 grandchildren and 3-1/2 great-grandchildren.
Private family memorial service.
Friends and neighbours are invited to join the family for a celebration of Irene’s life
at the Ormstown Curling Club on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 2:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
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Donations to the Women’s Auxiliary of the Barrie Memorial Hospital,
will be appreciated.
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My sincerest condolences to everyone in the family. Irene was a lovely lady and will be missed.
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Our deepest sympathies. When I go to any of the local flower shows I think of her and her love of flowers. Cherish your memories.
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To Jim, Doug, Tom, Gary and Donny,
Thinking of you and your families during this sad time.
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom, our Auntie Irene.
Unfortunately, we cannot be with you on Saturday, but we honour her memory with a donation to the Women’s Auxiliary.
Linda, Karen, Peter, Pam, Valerie, John
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Our deepest sympathy to the family. Irene was very kind and caring. She will be missed!
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My sympathy to all the family
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Sorry to hear of the loss of Auntie Irene,
Hold tight to ALL the MANY memories each of you have.
A life well lived.
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What a lovely tribute to your amazing mother. Our deepest condolences to the family. She was a remarkable lady and will be remembered fondly by many in the community.
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Our most sincere sympathies from the members and staff of the Ormstown Day Centre.
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We extend our condolences to Tom and Claire, and to the entire Hamilton family. The legacy of treasured memories shared over decades will be cherished by all whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.
Steve and Maila Ayoub
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Dear Tom and Claire and the Hamilton Family,
What a lovely and wonderfully feisty lady she was! And such a beautiful name.
May your memories of shared happy days together sustain you at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bernie, Julie and the Hentschel Family
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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We extend our deepest sympathies to Tom and Claire and the entire Hamilton and Robinson families. May her name always be a blessing to the family.
Elissa & John Kovac
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Tom, Claire and family. I am so sorry for your loss. What a legacy Mrs. Hamilton left. Hugs to you both.
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Our sincere condolences to all your family ❤️
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My sympathies to the Hamilton family. She certainly was a wonderful lady. Rest in peace Irene ️
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My deepest sympathies to the family.
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My deepest sympathies to the whole family
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Our sympathy to the Hamilton family. Irene was a wonderful neighbour- lots of great memories! Hugs to each & everyone of you!
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My sympathies to the Hamilton Family,Tom and his family and Gary and his family. Your mom was a great person always had a kind word to say and yes she loved her curling and her flowers.She did love her boys and grandchildren.
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My deepest sympathy to the family.
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My sympathies to all the family.