HAMILL, ISABELLE - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabelle (McCoombs) Hamill, September 10th, 1924 - October 25, 2012. She was the childhood sweetheart and beloved wife of Alfred Hamill for 71 wonderful years. Isabelle passed away at Pine Grove Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Isabelle’s life revolved around her family and friends and her smile and personality endeared her to all who knew her. She loved to dance, travel the world, golf, curl, skate, go for morning walks with friends, play bridge and she excelled at entertaining and hosting important events such as the Life Underwriters Annual Meetings in Toronto as well as functions with family and friends. Isabelle also loved to winter at their second home in south Florida where many wonderful memories were made with family and an abundance of friends. One of the highlights of Isabelle’s travel was her frequent visits to Northern Ireland, to visit with Alfie’s extensive family and friends. Isabelle taught Sunday School for fifteen years and was active in the Ladies Auxiliary at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. She was the president of the ladies section at the Fredericton Golf and Country Club and an active member of the Capital Winter Club. Isabelle led a full and active life. She lived life to the fullest and was always young at heart. Isabelle lived for her husband, daughters and grandchildren and will live on in their hearts forever. Along with her husband Alfie, she is survived by her three daughters Shiela Bjork (Lloyd) of Montreal, Caroll Hamill (Tom Dunphy) of Stanley, Linda Kelly (David) of Fredericton. Isabelle took great pride in her grandchildren Barbi Baker (Tim) of Ear Falls, Ontario, Kelly Baker (Tom) of Connecticut, Kerry Barker, Scott Barker (Susan Gormley), Jennifer Kelly-Milner (Will) and Peter Kelly (Amanda Hughes) all of Fredericton, Great grandchildren include Angela and Shelby Bowman and Kate-Lynn Barker. Isabelle will also be missed by her special cousins Doris Parks and Irvine McCoombs and her sister-in-law Mary Lou Hamill. Isabelle was predeceased by her parents Bill and Minnie McCoombs, and her loving sister Ruby Clanfield. The family would like to acknowledge the nursing and support staff at Pine Grove Nursing Home for their care, compassion, and love over the past fifteen months. We would also like to express our gratitude to Dr. Plummer, Dr. Franklin, and Dr. Collins.
The family will receive condolences at Bishop’s Funeral Home on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 2 to 4. The funeral service will be held at Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at 2:00 with Reverend Doug Blaikie officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Online condolences may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com Donations to Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the DECH Foundation or Pine Grove Foundation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated by the family.
“A heart of gold stopped beating, two smiling eyes he closed to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.”