Gordon Hamlet Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Frank A Leonard
December 7, 2022
Very sorry for your loss. Was a friend of Gorden's while in school as well as the Sea Scouts. Was also a friend of his sister, Sue, now Sue Pieper.
Frank A Leonard
July 20, 2022
Remembering Gordon from early days of our youth. Condolences from our family to Sue and your family.
Frank Leonard
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Al Loth
February 28, 2019
Gordon was a fine and friendly young man. I miss the occasional visits from him and Elaine. I still see the house across the street as the Hamlet House and remember the pleasant times with the Hamlet family.
March 2, 2012
Well Dad it only took me a year to write in this guestbook but my procrastination doesn't mean that I didn't love you greatly and I still do and always will. You taught me some great lessons in life and molded me into the man I am today and I thank you for that.
I miss our trips to the races and our times at the computer looking at car videos, but what I miss most is having you on the other end of the phone or there for me in person to talk.
You were my rock and my role model and I hope to one day be half as good of a man, husband and father as you were to me, mom and kristie. I am glad that you are at peace and I hope all the suffering you had to indure for many years has gone away and you really are driving the big red ferrari in the sky.
I love you and miss you deeply.
Your loving son,
Squeak aka John-Michael
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Kristie
March 17, 2011
My dad was a wonderful father. He supported me 100% in whatever I was doing (mainly riding horses). He was always there for me, both my parents were, no matter what the situation. My dad taught me to accept what life deals you, but don't let it destroy you, adapt to it.
My dad's condition over the past few years progressively deteriorated and his last two weeks were very difficult, but I will treasure the time we had with him in the end and the hug he gave each us when he was in a steady decline.
I will miss my dad greatly, but I am comforted that he is at peace now and the Lord had mercy on him.
March 9, 2011
Dear Elaine, I was in Vienna in January and Inajo brought me up-to-date when I asked about you both. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences over Gordon's passing. I hope that you and your family find comfort surrounded by the love of family and friends. I send my thoughts and prayers.
Bernadette Inclan, Phoenix AZ
March 8, 2011
Our thoughts are with the entire Hamlet family at this sad time. May the love of family and friends and your shared memories comfort you.
Love,
Mary Kay, Nancy, Linda and Harry
Debbie Weisser
March 8, 2011
Kristie and family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Memories last forever....
Karen and Greg Strong
March 8, 2011
Dear Elaine and Family,
Please know you remain in our prayers. May the Lord Jesus comfort you as you grieve and give you grace for each new day as it comes. As the hymn says, ". . . strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow . . . great is Thy faithfulness."
March 7, 2011
Gordon was the big brother I never had when we were growing up in Richmond. He took me on my first camping trip (it rained the entire time). He took me riding in his MG (he told me it stood for Mike's Garrage) and taught me the words to One-Eyed One-Horned Flying Purple People Eater. We searched for animal bones down the back hedge at Noble Avenue. I remember his showing me that a Porsche will go from 0 to 80 in less that a block.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Janey
Steven Smith
March 7, 2011
Dear Elaine,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. May God stand beside you and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Steve, PF
Jim Moore
March 7, 2011
To Elaine, Sue, Kristy, John-Michael and Families: Please accept my deepest sympathies for the passing of Gordon. Elaine and Gordon have been an important part of our life in Northern Virginia. Although I only knew Gordon for the last few years, he was a wonderful friend and the kind of man I enjoyed being with. I loved the way he would tell jokes at the most surprising moments. And I loved his passion for a fun movie and a great meal. All in all he was a gracious friend in a town where graciousness is often forgotten.
I hope you all experience some element of that grace in your lives in the coming years and when you do you remember Gordon, I know I will.
Holly Ashley
March 7, 2011
Praying for God's peace during this time Elaine.
Lisa Miller
March 7, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences.
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Linda Moore
March 7, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. And I miss Gordon too! I love the photos you shared on this site. They are beautiful and help me know him better. love, Linda
Doris and Al Loth
March 7, 2011
To Elaine, Sue, Kristy, John-Michael and Families.
We send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband, father and brother.
We have Gordon and you in our thoughts and prayers. Good memories always.
Nagels
March 7, 2011
Peace to you and your family during this painful loss.
Erin Lloyd
March 6, 2011
One of my favorite memories is when Dad Hamlet took us to The Homeplace during one of the parents' weekends at Hollins. Our families had a great time that evening! Wishing you peace.
Frank Leonard
March 6, 2011
Sue and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Gordon's death. Gordon and I were very good friends in high school when we were in the same Sea Scout Ship at Ginter Park Baptist Church in Richmond. Before I had a car he would give me rides to the Sea Scout functions in his
Renault 4CV. My condolences to the entire family.
March 6, 2011
We will remember Gordan as a kind man who made us laugh!
With love and heartfelt prayers,
Nick, Lucy, Eleanor and Joe
March 6, 2011
For more about Gordon, please visit the Memorial wesite: http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/Gordonhamlet/homepage.aspx
Penny Schwartz
March 6, 2011
Elaine, Kristine & John-Michael,
John and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. John has shared many memories with me of times with Gordon and I have enjoyed knowing him better in
hearing them. We both pray
that God's love surrounds you and gives you strength and comfort in your grief.
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