Maxine Hamilton
February 21, 1943 – August 22, 2019
In loving memory of Maxine Hamilton, who passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2019 at the age of 76.
Maxine will be forever remembered and missed by her husband of 56 years Neil and daughters Susan (Todd) Launder of Winnipeg and Patti (Darcy) Spalding of Dryden, grandchildren Laura, Rachel, Mason and Charlie, mother-in law Grace Hamilton, siblings Barry (Thelma) Sampson, Terrie (Luc) Capovilla, brother-in law John (Vivian) Hamilton, and several nieces and nephews. Maxine was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Ina Sampson, father in-law Hugh Hamilton, brother-in law and sister in-law Lewis and Renee Hamilton.
Maxine was born in Glenborough, Manitoba and spent her first few years on the family farm before the Sampson family made the move to Dryden. She was educated and grew up in Dryden where she met and eventually married the love of her life Neil. Soon after they moved to Winnipeg, where both girls were born. The family lived in various locations throughout Canada and wherever they lived she quickly made friends. She also made many friends through her work, starting with Rexall Drugs in Dryden, Bank of Montreal in Dryden and Winnipeg. She held administrative positions along the way, with the final move from Burlington, Ontario back home to Dryden, where she eventually began her career in real estate until her retirement.
Maxine curled throughout her life, and was a true fan of the game and loved to both play and watch. Her competitive spirit showed in curling as well as in “friendly” games with family such as crokinole, lawn darts and card games. She had a “show no mercy” attitude when playing games and loved to win. She kept very busy knitting and, sewing, for her home and family members. In the summertime when she wasn’t looking after her flowers she really enjoyed going fishing. Maxine was a great cook and enjoyed hosting family dinners as well as having visitors come to stay while living away from Dryden. She was very proud of both her daughters and grandchildren. Family was very important to Maxine. Maxine was a very social person and loved to stop and chat with people she knew when she was uptown shopping, sometimes leaving Neil waiting in the car for quite a while.
Maxine had a quick wit and a keen sense of humour. Her strong will and determination got her through some of life’s challenges, evident in the progress she made in her recovery following her stroke in January 2018. She always had a positive attitude, a smile and a laugh.
Special thanks to Dr. Bester and the staff at Dryden Regional Hospital for their care and compassion.
A private family funeral service will be held with interment to take place in the Dryden Cemetery.
If friends desire donations may be made to the DRHC Foundation, Tamarack House or a charity of your choice online or through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at www.stevensfuneralhomes.ca.
