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Carol Hamlin Obituary

Hamlin, Carol S. Age 78. Of Delavan, WI, formerly of Albany and Oneonta, NY and Mequon, WI, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, at her home after a courageous nine year battle with three different cancers. She was born November 27, 1932, in Albany, NY the daughter of Harrison J. and Mary (nee Keenan) Schermerhorn. She married James Hamlin July 18, 1959, in Albany, NY. Carol was a Registered Nurse in several VA Hospitals around the country, including the Zablocki VA Center in Milwaukee. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years James; her adored children Michael (Julie) Hamlin, Colleen (John) Hecimovich and Kimberly (Edward) Emberson; and precious grandchildren Kelsey and Austin Hamlin, James Hecimovich and Macie Emberson. She was preceded by her parents and one brother, William. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 14, 2011, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Fontana, WI, with Father Daniel Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at the VA Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass on Thursday at the Church. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family suggests memorials in Carol's name to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, W3985 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 12, 2011.

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Kathrine Kloecker

April 6, 2024

I will always remember Carol as the intelligent nurse with a sense of humor. A wonderful co-worker.

Susan DeSimone

May 15, 2021

Still miss you. Such an amazing lady. Thank you for giving me (and the world), Kim. xoxo

kathrine kloecker

April 7, 2019

I worked with Carol at the VA for only a couple of years but, know what a wonderful person of integrity she was. She was just the best!

April 15, 2011

Dear Hamlin Family: We "old VA" nurses remember Carol fondly. She was a wonderful co-worker. We are sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Kathrine Kloecker (Milwaukee VA 1987-97) Carla Schuelke (87-92) Jill Isken (95-2004) and Gail Kirk (1990-current)

April 13, 2011

Dear Jim,
Noreen and I are sorry to hear about Carol. You and the children will be in our prayers you may be sure. Sorry that we can not be with you. God bless you all.
The Woodwards

Dan Hronek

April 12, 2011

Dear Kim,

So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Our thoughts are definitely with you, Ed, and Macie and the rest of your family. All our love,
Dan and Kelly

Maureen Schilling Hotaling

April 12, 2011

Dear Jim, Mike, Colleen, and Kim,
I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing, and sorry also that we lost touch so many years ago. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Love, Maureen

John Farrell

April 12, 2011

Kim, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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