Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
Jan 29, 1954 – Nov 19, 2025
Danbury, NH – Kathryn Jean Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by her children in Warner, NH on the morning of November 19, 2025 at the age of 71. Kathy was born on January 29, 1954 to parents Ralph and Phyllis Rodman and grew up on Mountain Street in Willimantic, CT. She studied Fine Arts at Eastern Connecticut State University and started her professional career in advertising where she met her loving husband Robert A. Hamilton whom she married in February of 1982; Kathy and Robert were happily married for 32 years until Robert predeceased her in July of 2014. Kathy spent many years maintaining a warm and loving home for her family, working in the town office, and later held a position as an art teacher at the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic, CT. In 2014 she moved to New Hampshire to be closer to her children and growing number of grandchildren. Kathy had a lifelong love for all forms of art, animals (especially dogs and horses), and always held a special place in her heart for Mickey Mouse and Disney. Kathy will be remembered by all who loved her for her unfailing Christian faith, unforgettable sense of humor, and her kind and generous nature. Kathy is predeceased by her parents Ralph and Phyllis Rodman and her husband Robert Hamilton. Surviving family members include her siblings Jeffrey and wife Debbie, Susan and husband Val, and Janice and husband Wes; her children, Jonathan and wife Paige, Laura, Nicholas and wife Amber; and her six grandchildren. Kathy will also be remembered by the staff of Pine Rock Manor who played an irreplaceable and invaluable role in the final chapter of her life. A celebration of life and reception is scheduled for December 5, 2025 at 10AM at the Canaan Assembly of God in Canaan, NH. All are welcome to attend and in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Compassion International or the Pregnancy Center of the Upper Valley. To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.chadwickfuneralservice.com
It was an honor to have met and cared for Kathy when she moved into PRM. She brightened my days there. I will remember her fondly always
Shannon Duff
March 14, 2026 | Warner, NH | Friend
Kathy and the Hamilton family will always hold a very special place in our hearts. They were so much more than neighbors — they were truly like family to us. Kathy’s kindness, warmth, and friendship have left lasting imprints on our hearts that will never fade.”
Judi Novosad
February 14, 2026 | Franklin, CT | Friend
Rest in peace my friend. We spent so much time together in our younger years. I will forever remember racing across the Lebanon green, sun on our faces, free as the wind. You will always be thought of with love.
Jan Smith
January 03, 2026 | Mesa, AZ | Friend
Kathy was a good friend of mine at Windham High School and E.C.S.U.
We were both fond of horses and Art. She will be dearly remembered.
Beverly Goslin
January 03, 2026 | Morristown, TN | Classmate
In high school, I had a really difficult time with the environment I was in and feeling understood, but Mrs. Hamilton and her class changed all of that.
Mrs. Hamilton always provided a warm and welcoming environment and her class was the one space I felt safe and understood at the time.
I’ll always feel grateful to her for that and for her belief in me.
Over a decade later, I still treasure the paintings, memories, and lessons from her class.
Her...
Mary Harrison
December 02, 2025 | Brooklyn, NY | Student
There are a few people in life who truly leave a lasting impact, and Mrs. Hamilton was one of them. I’ve always carried her lessons with me. She was kind, caring, and so loving. Her class was my favorite, and because of her, I fell in love with art. She believed in me, just as she believed in all the girls at school, and that belief strengthened and motivated me throughout my academic years.
One of my most treasured memories is when she went to the mother and daughter tea with me...
Yuna Jun
November 28, 2025 | Sunnyvale, CA | Student
When I came to the Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic, Kathy was so welcoming. She was kind, compassionate and we shared many laughs together. She was truly a follower of Jesus Christ. I can just imagine her joyful enounter with God!
Sister Loreto
November 27, 2025 | Baltic, CT | Friend
Kathryn was an outstanding individual with a beautiful soul. I am deeply saddened by her passing. As her former caregiver, before she transitioned to a nursing home, I had the privilege of experiencing her immense love for her animals and grandchildren. She treated me with kindness, respect, and dignity, making me feel like a member of her extended family. I am eternally thankful for the lasting impact Kathryn has had on my life, leaving a permanent place in my heart. Her fascinating stories,...
Anastasia Lord
November 27, 2025 | Claremont, NH | Family
Mrs. Ham was an amazing art teacher and always made our lessons fun when I attended AHF. It was always great when she brought her Boston terriers to school!
I’m so saddened to hear of her passing, but she touched so many lives while she was here
Alicia Wessel
November 25, 2025 | Saint Paul, MN | Student
