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Marie Hamlin Obituary
Marie was born Aug. 25, 1933, in West Rutland, Vt., and was the daughter of Albert John and Sophia Hyduke Wasik. On Oct. 4, 1958, in West Rutland, she married her husband of almost 56 years, Dr. Giles B. Hamlin, who survives.
Marie Graduated from West Rutland High School in 1951. She received her RN from the Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing in Hanover, N.H., in 1954. Marie continued as a clinical nursing instructor there until 1958. Marie and her husband moved to Olean in 1961.
Marie was known for her strong Catholic faith and her devotion to and love for her husband and her family. She gave of herself to everyone she knew. She loved fresh flowers, big dogs, being outdoors and entertaining with flair. Beautiful Marie was elegant, vivacious, kind and nurturing. Her smile was radiant and lit up the room. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Along with her loving husband, Giles, Marie, she is survived by three daughters, Ann (Richard) Hampshire of Friendship, Janie (Peter Schmidt) Hamlin of Breckenridge, Colo., and Elizabeth (Patrick) Hamlin-Volz of Colchester, Vt.; a son, Giles B. (Judith) Hamlin Jr. of Syracuse; 10 grandchildren, Hannah (Joshua) Stuck, Molly Dougherty, Andrew Dougherty, Abby Dougherty, Giles B. (Charlie) Hamlin III, Aubrey James (Jamie) Hamlin, Sarah Hamlin, David Hampshire, Keane Hampshire and Steffan Hampshire; four great-grandchildren, Ryliegh Stuck, Allie Stuck, Gabriel Stuck and Drake Hampshire; two brothers, Henry (Blanche) Wasik of Rutland, Vt., and A. Eugene (Kathryn) Wasik of Williamstown, Vt.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two infants.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 13, 2014) at St. John's Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Gregory J. Dobson will celebrate in the absence of the Rev. Edward Sheedy, pastor of St. John's Church. Burial will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Catholic Church, 931 N. Union St., Olean, NY 14760. Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com.
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Sharon Steigerwald
September 4, 2025
Visited Olean last week to see old friends. We spoke of Marie and how much we missed her and how much fun playing tennis with her and sharing stories about our lives in Olean was Rest in Peace dear friend.
Sharon Steigerwald
September 4, 2023
I was one of the "Tennis Ladies" that enjoyed playing the game with Marie. It's hard to believe she has not graced the courts or our lunch tables for so many years now. It seems like only yesterday we were hopping around the courts shouting LOVE... Miss you Marie
Sharon Steigerwald
Jo Chapla & Cousins
September 13, 2014
Our sympathy and caring thoughts in this time of sadness are with the family.
Rosemary Shaffer
September 12, 2014
Jane and Pete,
David and I are so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. It is always so hard to lose ones mother. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary and David Shaffer
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September 12, 2014
all the schmidts send loving thoughts to dear jane and giles and all your family. much love, ping and court
September 11, 2014
Holding you all close. Marie was a special lady and we enjoyed the Hamlins visits to the sugarhouse with special fondness. Love the Hobarts
Peter Beagon
September 11, 2014
May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
September 11, 2014
Marie will be greatly missed at our tennis ladies lunches. She was a wonderful, caring and sweet lady.
Sharon Steigerwald
September 11, 2014
Dear Jane; Much love to you and your family. I hold you in my prayers.
Elizabeth Kingston and family
September 11, 2014
Dear Hamlins,
Junice and I will hold Marie in our hearts always and remember her for her loving kindness to all.
The annual Mud Hen visits of Giles, Marie, children & grandchildren from the early '60s till last Friday bonded
the generations - Marie's true legacy is the deep love she gave and received, to family & friends.
In the spirit of love to all, Ned & Junice Walker
Macon Finley
September 11, 2014
Jane, thinking of you and your whole family. I hope you share many hugs and wonderful stories of your precious mom. With love from all of us.
Mark Radovich
September 10, 2014
Jane, I'm sorry for your loss of your mom. Take the memories of the time you recently spent at your moms side and know she is in good hands now. Sending prayers to you and Pete for strength during those harder times we must go through when we think of our parents.
Birdie Donavon-McNalley
September 10, 2014
Mrs. Hamlin was one of the finest women that I have had the pleasure of knowing and working for. I'm so saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Hamlin and the whole family at this very difficult time. My deepest sympathy, Birdie
Katrina Palazzolo Wicks
September 10, 2014
Marie was so classy. I will miss her at the Hamlin gatherings. My heart is with you as you celebrate her life this weekend.
Hannah
September 10, 2014
I love you Babci. I miss you more than words can say.
September 10, 2014
Reading about this brought tears and a heavy heart. Love and prayers from all the Hardings.
September 10, 2014
we love you mom! xoxoxoxoxoxoxox. love from Elizabeth
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