Dana Theodore Hamlin

Dana Theodore Hamlin, 75 LIVERMORE FALLS -- Dana Theodore Hamlin, 75, passed away on Feb. 27, 2009, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Lewiston on June 13, 1933, he was the son of Dana H. and Edna Kilbreth Hamlin. He grew up in and attended schools in Oxford but spent most of his life in Gorham where he raised his children. He was employed for over 35 years with Crosby Group as a machinist in Portland and also for 10 years for Data General. Mr. Hamlin was a high priest with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved his church and his religion. He was active in the Rumford branch and regularly attended the Boston Temple. A self taught musician, he loved music and played many different instruments. Mr. Hamlin loved making his violins, carving, woodworking, dancing, and writing. He was an avid reader who loved his scriptures and sharing the gospel. He enjoyed planting and tending his fruit trees. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his family and giving away his violins. Mr. Hamlin was a Private 1st class in the Army serving two years stateside during the Korean War and was discharged in 1952. He was predeceased by a sister, Leahtine McInnis; and survived by his wife, Sheila A. Hamlin of Livermore Falls; sons, Robert Hamlin, Barney Hamlin and Joel Hamlin all of Gorham and Martin Hamlin of Stoneham, daughters, Peggy Dean, Dolores 'Dodie' Buzzell and Libby Hamlin all of Gorham and Wendy Mann of Fryeburg; stepchildren, Shawn Garland of Sanford and Florida, Nichola Wilson of Jay, Lauri and Elizabeth Long both of Livermore Falls and Ricki Long II of Biddeford; sisters, Marilyn Wallace, June Hamlin, Janet Provencher and Dorothy Long; a brother, Lee H. Hamlin; 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 1-2:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 755 River Rd., Windham, with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. at the church. Interment in the Hillside Cemetery, Gorham will be held later in the spring. Arrangements by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham.