Karen Ann Hamilton (nee Gammon)

April 4-1963-June 20-2024 Ken and TJ as you are about to travel on this new journey together, I wanted you to know that I have arrived at my new spiritual holy place. Kenneth, (husband of 30 years) thank you for providing so much support, love, courage, strength, and a wonderful life. Without you I would not have gotten through this journey. You have been such a hard worker all your life and provided such a wonderful home and so many wonderful memories that I cherish. To my loving family and friends thank you for the support and love shown throughout the years. Predeceased by parents Joyce Gammon and William Baldwin Kim Ryan (sister) for such wonderful support and love. nephews Devlyn and Connor, Brother-in-law Michael Ryan Dave Gammon (brother) thank you for the love and chats. Sister-in-law Lily Penny Lee (sister) (predeceased 2021), Niece Alyssa and Nephew Jacob. Dave Lee (brother-in-law) Janice Lawlor (aunt) and Keith (uncle predeceased), cousins Donnie (Lisa), Debbie, Susan (Mario), and Cindy (Mark) Ann Hamilton (Mother-in-law) for her constant support and love, predeceased by father-in-law John Hamilton Cindy Meadows (sister-in-law) (Kevin) nephews Nick, Josh (Katie), and Brad (Kiersten), great nephews and great niece Noah, Jovie, Keiran, Arlo and Ira. Brother-in-Law Jeff Hamilton, (Rachel) all our secrets during our late-night chats are safe with me. To your beautiful family , Thomas the quiet reserved one, your quiet presence speaks volumes to those who listen. Emily the animal lover who’s heart is so big that she would take any animal in need in. She wears her heart on her sleeve along with her animal tattoos. I love you. Tyler, I watched you mature into a young man as you worked with your uncle last summer, continue to grow into the kind of man I know you can be. Nancy Hamilton (aunt) Glen Hamilton (uncle) (Carolyn) Our friends from our special place on Methuen Lake and Costa Rica – Greg and Linda Pemberton. Roger and Nancy McIntosh time may pass but our friendship remains The Friday night Dinner Club Many friends from Cayuga, Fisherville, Dunnville, Orillia and Bowmanville. A special love to our friends Terri and John Chaston for always being there. Thank you for the exceptional care I was given from both the Oshawa Cancer Team and the Peterborough Palliative Care team. Donations to either wonderful organization in my memory would be appreciated. Oshawa Cancer clinic donations can be made here: Donate - Our Cancer Campaign (lhfoundation.ca) Peterborough Palliative Care team donations can be made here: Make a gift in memory - Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation (prhcfoundation.ca) I was lucky enough this past September to enjoy with so many of you a living celebration of life, a gift that brought us all together to celebrate and embrace the gift of friendship and love. I cannot express the joy and peace that this brought me, I have lived a good life and am grateful for the love we shared.

Karen Ann Hamilton (nee Gammon)

June 20, 2024