Douglas Bliss “Doug” Hamilton
1931-2020
Douglas Bliss
“Doug” Hamilton – 88, Truro, passed away
Monday, June 1, 2020, with his daughters, Sharon and Sandra at his
side, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he
was the son of the late William and Sadie (Works) Hamilton.
Doug began
working at a young age in his father’s business before becoming a
brakeman with the CNR. He then decided to start his own painting
contractor business which he ran for over 30 years. He was an
owner/landlord of several apartment buildings and other real estate.
Dad always had a strong work ethic and was never afraid to tackle any
project. He also loved the outdoors and spending time at his woodlot
in Kemptown, where they once lived. Dad was a kind and generous man
and was always there to help anyone who needed a helping hand.
He loved to
joke and was a great tease! He dearly loved his family and
“Papa” had a special fondness for his grandkids and great
grandchildren; it brought him great joy to see all his family
“doing well”. Doug and Eileen travelled frequently and spent
many winters in Zephyrhills, Florida and summers at their Malagash
cottage. In retirement Doug took up a smaller painting palette and
began landscape painting, many of which hang proudly in his families
homes.
Doug is
survived by his four children, Alan (Wanda) Hamilton, Riverview, New
Brunswick; Sharon (Glen) Smith, Halifax; Ross (Lorene) Hamilton, Bible
Hill; Sandra (Richard) Hunt, Truro; nine grandchildren and fourteen
(soon to be 15) great grandchildren; sisters-in-laws and
brothers-in-law, Pearl and Derek Piers, Carl and Lynne Graham, Lloyd
Graham and Don Morrison. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by
his loving wife of over 55 years, Eileen (Graham); sister, Beatrice
Cox; brothers, Hector and Fred Hamilton; half-sister, Marguerite
Henry.
The family
would like to express their thanks to the caring nursing staff in
Palliative Care (Colchester East Hants Health Centre) and all the
staff of Victoria Way at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro, for their
compassionate care shown to our Dad. If so desired, donations in
Doug’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes
Canada or a charity of your choice are welcomed.
Family interment will be held 2 p.m., Friday, July 31,
2020, at West Branch Cemetery, West Branch, Pictou
County.
Arrangements
have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Doug’s obituary on-line and selecting
“Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Douglas Bliss Doug Hamilton 19312020..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia