Dorothy Hamilton
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Dorothy "Dottie" Hamilton (b. 12/17/1926 in Lancaster, PA - d. 7/22/2025 Palm City, FL) was married to Gordon Hamilton and is survived by three sons; John Hamilton married to Chris, with children Lauren and Steven, Neil Hamilton married to Pam Bieber, with children Kevin and Jill, and Ted Hamilton.
Dottie studied nursing at UPenn, where she met Gordon. Dottie loved the fine arts and enjoyed playing the piano. Dottie loved socializing and meeting new people, she found people fascinating. Throughout her life Dottie played tennis, and transitioned in her later years to croquet and billiards. Dottie spent many summers at her NJ shore cottage where she enjoyed many evenings with friends and family. Dottie's jokes and comraderie with be missed by those that knew her. She is survived by six great-grandchildren Kevin's children Henry and Emma, and Jill's children Matthew, Dean, Farrah, and Vincent.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ. Arrangements by Gray Funeral Home, Westfield, NJ. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences.
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