Elsie M. Hamilton

Elsie M. Hamilton, 94 RAYMOND & CHEBEAGUE ISLAND -- Elsie M. Hamilton, 94, passed away on March 3, 2009, at Maine Medical Center after having a massive stroke. She was born on June 1, 1914, the daughter of Etta and William Ross. She was born on Chebeague Island and lived there all her life. She attended the island schools and the then known, Greely Institute. She lived in Connecticut for a brief time prior to the death of her husband, Leland Hamilton Sr., in 1975. She then moved after two years from the island to the home of her eldest daughter and son in-law, Lloyd and Loretta Parker and resided in Raymond. Elsie was an amazing lady. She was strong in her faith, and never had an unkind word to say about anyone. She was well loved by anyone who met her. She went lobstering for a long time along side of her husband Leland. She worked endless hours by getting up early in the morning and going lobstering. She would come home, cook dinner, take care of her family and then sitting up some time until late into the night picking out crabmeat to sell. Elsie was an avid Red Sox fan. She loved to watch them on TV. She used to sit and watch and if things weren't going well for the team, every so often she would say, 'Oh for crying out loud, Ortiz, what's the matter with you.' If the game was going well she would say, 'Good for you David.' She tried very hard not to miss a game. She also was a bird watcher and loved to feed birds, watch them nest and take care of their young. She was a member of the Chebeague Island Methodist Church and Ladies Aid until moving to Portland where she transferred to Central Square Baptist. At CSBC, she became a member of their craft group, The Friendship Circle, where she was the treasurer. She loved making crocheted stuffed animals, doilies, place mats and of course baby blankets. Every child born in the Hamilton family received a baby blanket or something that Elsie made for them. They are keepsakes for years to come. She continued on making things for both churches for their fairs, right up until December when she had a stroke. Her work was intricate and fine. No other work describes her crafts but beautiful. She was predeceased by her husband in 1975; and a son, Leland Jr. who passed away on May 15, 2005. Elsie is survived by five children, Loretta of Raymond, Sherman of North Yarmouth, Lois of Nokomis, Fla., Leon of Chebeague Island and Holly of Old Orchard Beach. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Elsie will be sadly missed by all. Visiting hours will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Central Square Baptist Church, 4 Brentwood St., Portland. Spring interment will be held at Chebeague Island Cemetery. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Hamilton family by visiting www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Central Square Baptist Church 4 Brentwood St. Portland, Maine 04103 Elsie M. Hamilton Lindquist Funeral Home Funeral Home & Cremation Service 846-4011