Edwin S. Hamlyn
1922-2020
Edwin
Stewart Hamlyn
June 26,
1922 – February 29, 2020
Eddie was born on Crow Head point
to Arthur and Delilah (Barnes) Hamlyn. He was the eldest of
13 children and eventually became the Patriarch of the Hamlyn
family. He began his working life around the age of twelve
which encompassed several areas of profession with his last being
carpentry, in which he took the most
pride. As a foreman
with Lundrigan’s Construction (Corner
Brook) for many years, bridge building on our highways, he was highly
esteemed by those who worked with him and under him. He was educated
up to Grade Four and, along with his wife, Rita, would instill a huge
importance on education into his own children; in other
words…»you can do what you want but you are not
quitting school suppose you’re their until your
25!!»
Through his lifelong jobs, he met
many people along the way and eventually became friends with a vast
number of them. He loved company, especially visits from his
children, grandchildren great grandchildren and great, great
grandchildren which included his extended family. He was
known for his very funny and colorful stories as well as his
recitations and ‘silly’ songs. He had a
perfect ear for music and loved to sing and watch the children dance
in his living room. We have all heard many of his stories
over the years and they will always be remembered the way he told
them.
In March, 1945, he
married the love of his life, Rita (Hillier) of Ragged
Point. Together they had eight children and raised seven as
their first baby girl died in childbirth. They both enjoyed the
outdoors and whenever he had holidays there were no plans ahead of
time, he would come in the door and say, «OK, get her ready,
we’re leaving in two hours»!! and Rita would have the
camping gear ready to go for whatever time he
said.
After the passing of his first
wife, Rita, Edwin was aware that he was not able to cope on his own
and met another beautiful person by the name of Eleanor (Andrews) who
he eventually married and shared the rest of his life with.
They would have celebrated their
15th Anniversary on the
12th of March. Having seven
children of her own, Eddie then became the father of
fourteen.
Edwin was predeceased by parents,
Arthur and Delilah (Barnes) Hamlyn; wife, Rita (Hillier); baby
daughter, Violet; son, Jim; brothers, Albert, Harry, and Waldo;
sister, Marie (Young); brothers-in-law, Harvey Lambert, Mark Burton,
Herb Young, and Richard LeClerc; sisters-in-law, Delphine and
Elsie.
He leaves with fond
memories…
Wife, Eleanor; sons Barry (Melita
Price) and Victor (Beverly Burton); daughters Geraldine (Roy Earle),
Loretta (Kevin Bartlett), Rosemarie (Gordon Burry) and Jacqueline
(Lloyd Blake); daughter-in-law, Barbara (Stuckless); a large number of
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren who
he dearly loved; brothers, Frank, Wilson (Rebecca) and Johnny
(Geraldine); sisters, Ruth, May, Jean and Shirley; brother-in-law
Alan; sisters-in-law Alberta and Geraldine; as well as a large circle
of nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. Plus his
extended family who he loved as much as his own, Willie (Melinda),
Christine (Ray), Barry (Susan), Kevin (Beverly), Donna (Glen), Lloyd
and Mitchell, Diane (Howard) and their
families.
Visitation will be held on Monday evening 7-9pm,Tuesday 2-4pm
and 7-9pm from the Isles Funeral Home, Twillingate. Funeral
service will be held on Wednesday, March 4th 2020 at 1pm from
the Central United Church, Twillingate, Rev. George Stockley
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may
be given to either the North Side United Church
Cemetery Fund or the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary.
Condolence message for the family may be made by
visiting our website at www.islesfuneralhome.ca
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19222020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Edwin S Hamlyn 19222020..
Décès pour la Ville: Twillingate, Province: T-N