Joan-Hamilton-Obituary

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Joan M. Hamilton

Oct 23, 1932 - Dec 31, 2025

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I was very saddened to hear of Mrs. Hamilton’s passing. She was the mother of my business partner, and I always remember her fondly from the times she would visit our office. She was unfailingly kind, upbeat, and welcoming, always with a warm smile and a genuinely sweet spirit that stayed with you long after she left.

My heart goes out to her entire family during this time of loss. She will be deeply missed, but clearly well remembered, not only for who she was, but for...

Was saddened to hear of her passing. I too was her refuse collector for a few years. I could always count on her coming out to say hi with a cold drink and good conversation about the city, nation, kids...

She will be missed.

Sorry for your loss. She was a great lady

Jennifer and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Joan and Jack were good neighbors to my parents and well liked in the neighborhood.

So sorry to hear of Mrs Hamilton ‘s passing I was her refuse collector for many year’s she always made it a point to come out to say hello and give me a cold drink in the hot summer ! She will be missed .

Joan was a lovely woman with a great laugh and smile she will be missed

Obituary

Joan's Obituary

WATERTOWN, NY – Joan M. Hamilton, 93, passed away on December 31, 2025 at Samaritan Medical Center.

No public services will be held at this time.

Joan was born on October 23, 1932 in Ogdensburg, New York, daughter of the late William and Mary (Collins) Robinson. After her schooling, she was employed as a Crossing Guard with the City of Watertown for Ohio Street and Eastern Boulevard.

She married Jack W. Hamilton who predeceased her.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Grassley of North Carolina and Jennifer Hamilton of Watertown; a son, John (Brenda) Hamilton of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, William and Mary Robinson and her husband, Jack, she was predeceased by a daughter, Cathy Hamilton, and several brothers and sisters.  

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