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HELEN A. HAMILTON

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Aug. 7, 2025

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HELEN HAMILTON Obituary

HAMILTON, Helen A. Age 98, with her characteristic dignity and grace, died peacefully at home, July 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Andrew D. Hamilton, with whom she was blessed to share 67 years of marriage until his death, in January 2017. Loving mother of Andrea (Paul) Endres of East Dennis, Paul of Weymouth, Tracy (Arthur) Attaya of Covington, GA, Patricia, Maura, Melissa Petchell and Sheila (Michael) LeBlanc, all of Milton. She was predeceased by her son, Mark (Christine) Hamilton; son-in-law, Robert Petchell; granddaughter, MaryCristin Attaya; and great-granddaughter, Jillian Endres. Cherished "MomMomMom" to 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Sister of T. Patrick Boyle (Ann) and the late F. Dennis (Anna), John A. and James E. (Ann). She is survived by her sister-in-law, Alice Boyle. Helen leaves a large extended family, all of whom she loved dearly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Friday, August 8, at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting Hours at Dolan's Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday, 4-7 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. Donations in Helen's memory may be made to Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA 02186 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, (www.T2T.org). To leave the Hamilton family a condolence message, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 31 to Aug. 5, 2025.

Memorial Events
for HELEN HAMILTON

Aug

7

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

Aug

8

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Visitation Parish (Saint Elizabeth Church)

350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA 02186

Aug

8

Interment

12:30 p.m.

Milton Cemetery

211 Centre Street, Milton, MA 02186

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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