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William HAMM Obituary
William (Bill) Hamm passed away suddenly after surgery at the Ottawa General Hospital on October 6, 2013, a week before his 86th birthday. Predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Hamm (nee Comrie) and daughter Christine Richardson (Robert) of Calgary. Dad will be sorely missed by his surviving children Brian Hamm, Corinne Stevenson (Jim) and Bruce Hamm (Wendy). Very proud grandfather of Clint (Laurie), Dylan, Stefan (Courtney), Kayla (Robb), Elyssa (Phil), Jessica, Nick, Sarah, Chelsea and great- grandfather to Alex. Friends and family are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 150 Woodroffe Ave (at Richmond Rd.) on Thursday, October 10th from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9pm and Friday October 11th from 10 until time of Service on Friday at 11 am. Donations in memory of Bill to the Canadian Cancer Association would be appreciated.
A dad is someone who wants to catch you
before you fall but instead picks you up,
brushes you off, and lets you try again.
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16 Entries
Maureen Jones
October 14, 2013
Dear Bruce, Wendy and family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and you endure this most recent loss of your beloved Dad and Grandfather. May God give you the strength and fortitude to endure once again.
Fondly,
Maureen J.
Mike & Sherril Minns
October 10, 2013
We have many fond memories of Bill on and off the ice at the curling club. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Susan
October 10, 2013
Dear Bruce, Wendy, and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. You are in my thoughts and heart during this difficult time.
October 10, 2013
Our condolences to Bill's family and friends. God bless.
Carol Lawless and Gord Schade
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Denny and Audrey Charlebois
October 10, 2013
Bruce and Family
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. For a guy who survived scarket fever as a youngster at the Isolation Hospital on Range Road he knew the true meaning of life. Good health, good friends and good times. As a colleague at Stats Canada and a curling buddy at the Hunt Club he was always fun to be with. He lived life to the fullest and never lost his friendly grin or his wonderful sense of humour. May he rest in peace.
JIm Raina
October 10, 2013
To the Family.
My condolences, I have known Bill for many years and have participated in many curling games both with and against.I fondly remember Bill as a Great competitor and always a perfect Gentleman.
Deborah Konecny
October 9, 2013
Dear Brian,Corrie and Bruce:
I just wanted to extend my condolences in the passing of your Dad as he would always have time for a little chat as neighbours. Even after his retirement he was always off to games of some sort whether it was a Senator's game or Ottawa 67's. I can still see him rushing off to Ottawa Roughrider's games with whoever was jumping in the vehicle. He was a great cheering fan for Ottawa sports. I know you'll miss his love of life.
Edward Fenton
October 9, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I knew Bill from curling with him at the Hunt Club. He was one of my two or three favourites. I missed him a lot when he stopped curling, but was delighted to see him when he came to the club. I will miss him a lot.
October 9, 2013
Bruce & Wendy:
My thoughts are with you in your loss.
Norma Rankin
Joanne and the Pilon Family ..
October 9, 2013
Brian, Corinne, Bruce & families - it is with great sadness that we once again offer you our deepest sympathy. Your Dad was indeed a very special person who knew how to light up the lives of those around him.
October 9, 2013
Hamm Family
We are sorry for your loss. We worked with Bill at Statistics Canada, he was always pleasant and a joy to be around.
Mike and Pat Coutts
Rose and Carl Kloppenburg
October 9, 2013
Brian, Corrie and Bruce,
Carl and I are so very sad to hear about the sudden passing of your father. Bill was truly a good man and he will be missed by all of us who knew him. We will be thinking of you and your families at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.
Sandra Merrikin
October 9, 2013
Brian, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sandra Merrikin (formerly McPhail)
Steve, Judy, Jack & Thomas Greiner
October 9, 2013
Bruce, so very sorry on your loss, your dad was a wondeful man
Bonnie (Hamm) and Neil Dennison
October 9, 2013
You have been through so much these past few months. Your Dad was a special person in our lives and will never be forgotten. Cherish the memories.
David Irvine
October 9, 2013
They say love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies. William Penn.
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