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Douglas Hamilton Obituary
Douglas Wood Hamilton, aged 96, passed away peacefully at Tashiding, his son's home in Northern Baltimore County, early in the morning of New Year's Day. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Roscoe Hamilton, and father of Douglas Hamilton Jr., Wendy Hamilton Tyson, and the late Helen "Nell" Pfaeffle, and father-in-law of Tsognie Hamilton, Scott Tyson, and Mike Pfaeffle. Formerly of "Emerald Hill," the family estate in Western Baltimore County, he spent the last years of his life surrounded by family and friends while living with son Douglas Jr. Born January 29, 1918 to R. Bruce Hamilton Sr. and Lee Elmer Hamilton, he was a pilot, welder, and entrepreneur, and enjoyed travel to China, Egypt, and India amongst others with his dear Margaret. He is survived by three grandchildren: Douglas III, Palden, and Justin; and a great granddaughter Charlotte. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church Western Run Parish in Reisterstown on Tuesday, January 13th, 11am. Friends welcome, reception to follow at Tashiding.
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Matt. 5:4
January 8, 2015
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Jim Baker
January 6, 2015
Sending prayers out to the Hamilton family on your loss
January 5, 2015
My sincere condolences to Doug and family on your loss. Doug Sr and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Cannon
Bethany Beach
Anthony Hawkins
January 5, 2015
Sending my condolences to the Hamiltons from the Hawkins family.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.What a strong man, he will surely be missed.
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