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Keith Hamlin Obituary
The son of the late Carl and Elizabeth "Betty" Kelly Hamlin, he was born Nov. 13, 1950 in Liberty.
In a family statement, "He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great friend to all who knew him. He loved spending time with his family and was an avid hunter, ice fisherman and golfer."
Keith was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1968, attended SUNY Delhi and graduated from West Virginia University in 1973. He was a member of the Liberty Hose and Truck Co. #2; a member and past Exhalted Ruler of the Liberty Elk's Lodge #1545; a member of the Sullivan County golf club Monday night league; a member and president of Wild Meadow Game Preserve; a member of the National Rifle Association; a member and president of the Wednesday night Concord Golf League; a member of the Aden Night Riders Snowmobile Club and Empire State Highway Contractors Assoc.; and former member of the CBSC Advisory Board.
Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years and best friend Susan Lowery Hamlin at home; one son David K. Hamlin and wife Vanessa of Grahamsville; one daughter, Colleen DeCiel and husband Chris of Purling, N.Y.; two sisters, Deborah Tamous of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Liberty and Barbara Hamlin and her husband Curtis Struna of West Sand Lake, N.Y.; two brothers, Clifford Hamlin and wife Pamela of Liberty and Kelly Hamlin and wife Theresa of Parksville, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Kayden Faith Hamlin, Brenna Hope Hamlin and Christopher Scott DeCiel Jr.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother, John "Jackie" Hamlin.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 11 from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 12 from 11 am. to noon in the Harris Funeral Home, West Street at Buckley, Liberty. Liberty Elk's Lodge #1545 will conduct services Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home followed by firematic services at 11:15 a.m.
Spiritual services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 in St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St., Liberty. Monsignor William Collins and the Rev. Jearl Wallace will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the First Presbyterian Church, 81 S. Main St., Liberty or St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St., Liberty, NY 12754.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Liberty.
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Hamlin
Bob Ratner
January 7, 2018
The first man to call me "Rat" and make me like it.
An absolute great human being.
To those who loved him, I weep with you.
Philip and Dale Beliawsky
January 15, 2006
Susan and family,
Keith was a good man and will be missed by everyone. We are so sorry for your loss.
Phil & Dale
Geri Bennett
January 14, 2006
Dear Sue, David and Colleen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.
Alice & Ruby Steinberg
January 13, 2006
Sue, David & Colleen - We were so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. He was a wonderful person and a great friend to all who knew him. We saw him at Lisa's Lucheonette whenever we came to Liberty to visit and he always had a welcoming smile on his face.... Please know that our prayers are with you all. Ruby and Alice Steinberg
Marlene Kuebler
January 12, 2006
Susan and family,
It was a shock to hear of Keith's passing. He was a special friend and touched the hearts of many. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ronald Monzo
January 12, 2006
Susan I'm so sorry, please forgive me for not coming to the funeral. If you need any help with any- thing please call me. Keith a great freind, and a terrific person will be sadly missed.
Dom & Toni (Edwards) Canonico
January 12, 2006
Susan, David, Colleen & family,
We are shocked & saddened by your untimely loss. We will always have fond memories of your visit to Tennessee. Remember, our time on earth is but the blink of an eye; our time in Heaven is, well, Eternity. You will all be reunited one day.
Kristine and Ed Gallet
January 12, 2006
Dear Hamlin Family - We are so very sorry for your loss. Keith was a special man and had touched our lives. We will remember him always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Michele Caltabellotta
January 11, 2006
To the Hamlin Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers in this sad and difficult time. Keith was everybody's best friend and will leave a big, empty space in the lives of many. We are so sorry for your loss.
Keith, Mike Prince, and Mike Watson. Great Photo...Sept. 2005.
January 11, 2006
Gilbert Decker
January 11, 2006
Truly one of the greatest guys I ever grew up with.My prayers are with you all.He was a very special man..I'm So sorry Susan.words just don't work....Gil
Anita & Bob Zweck
January 11, 2006
Susan & Family,
In this difficult time just want to let you all know that you are all in our prayers.
Sean & Nikki Rieber
January 11, 2006
Susan, Colleen, David and Family:
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. I played golf with Keith every Wednesday for the last several years and never saw him without a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.
David and Diane Zamansky
January 11, 2006
Our sincere thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Keith was a very special person and will be missed.
Diane & Gary Bennett
January 11, 2006
Susan, David & Colleen,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Keith will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Gary & I will never forget the wonderful time we had here in Myrtle Beach. What a great night that was for Keith. These are the moments we shall always remember. May God watch over you and give you strength in this time of need.
Susan Crounse
January 11, 2006
Barbara and family- I was very saddened to hear of your brother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.- Sue
Rich and Trish Klein
January 11, 2006
Susan, David, Colleen and Family,
Our prayers are with you in your time of need.
Jacky Lewis-Kimkowski
January 11, 2006
To Susan,Cliff,Kelly,Deborah,Barbara and Family.
It is with our most heart felt sorrow and sadness to learn of Keith's early passing to be with GOD. Our families were connected in our academic endeavors at LCHS and through Poppy and Grandma Suzie. Please know that our hearts are with you all and Seeing Keith riding the roads for work in his pick-up will sorely be missed!
With great love:
Rick, Ron, Judy, Jill and Jacky
The Lewis's
Colleen DeCiel (Hamlin)
January 11, 2006
Dad,
I love you and miss you so much. Life will never be the same. Scooper
Anne Gadziala
January 10, 2006
Dear Susan,David,and Colleen,
Keith touched everyone he knew in his special way... H G and I will miss him so very much..our hearts and thoughts are with both you and the family at this time. i am so sorry..
Gene & Carol Froehlich
January 10, 2006
To Susan and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you. We cannot imagine the loss and the grief that you are feeling. Keith was such a big part of Liberty. He will be missed.
Christine Carr
January 10, 2006
To Sue and family,
What a tremendous loss for all who knew Keith he was a great guy, with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed by all.
Chris Carr (formerly of Poley Paving)
Linda LaGattuta
January 10, 2006
To all of you,
You are such an amazing and resilient, wonderful family. It seems there are no words to convey the shock and sadness so many feel for Keith, for you. Liberty will never be the same. Your family has been part of the fabric for so long. I pray that you find the strength and peace from within, and from one another, no matter what, to move ahead. Barb, love to you as always, you are in my thoughts so often. May God bless Keith and all of you always.
Linda LaGattuta-Bottaro
FRANK & MARYANN KELSEY
January 10, 2006
TO THE HAMLIN FAMILY
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL. WE REMEMBER KEITH AS A FINE MAN WHO EMPLOYED OUR SON TODD FOR SEVERAL YEARS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND TODD'S ALSO.
FRANK AND MARYANN KELSEY
Betsy & Mike Prince
January 10, 2006
To the Hamlin Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Keith. He was a great guy and like all the Hamlin men, was always willing to do anything for you. We always enjoyed seeing him on our trips to Liberty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Mike and Betsy Prince
Bradd& Dora Ihlefeldt
January 10, 2006
To the Hamlin Family,
Keith was a great man and a joy to work with i will always remember him, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Harry & Lorraine Barrett
January 10, 2006
Sue & Family, Our thoughts and our hearts are with you at this time. Please except our deepest sympathy. Harry & Lorraine Barrett
Andy,Melissa,Drew & Lia Tanous
January 10, 2006
Aunt Susan, David, Colleen and Family....you have been in our thoughts and prayers...we miss and love you all, Uncle Keith will be greatly missed.
Ernest and Annette Wood
January 10, 2006
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Sincerely Woody and Annette
Vincent Carlini
January 10, 2006
Dear Barbra and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your Brother, please accept my sincere condolences... We will remember him in our prayers.
Rori Morse
January 10, 2006
Susan,
Words cannot even begin to express our deepest sympathies to you and the rest of Keith's family during this difficult time. Keith was a great person and will be missed by many.
Rori and John
Susan Newham
January 10, 2006
Sue,David,Colleen and family...
I am at a loss for words and I know I can't relieve any of the pain that you are feeling,but know that my thoughts are with you all. I will miss Keith so much. He was such a good friend to me and all that knew him.
Jack & Linda Kinne
January 10, 2006
Susan and family:
Our deepest sympathy for your and our loss of a very dear friend, he may have left us physically but he will never be far from our thoughts and hearts. We will always cherish our fond memories of our lives together and embrace the knowledge that Keith is now a special angel shining bright in God's garden. David and Coleen your Dad was a very special person and loved you both dearly, Susan you were not only his beloved partner in life but his truest of friends. He will be missed by all and is now resting with Carl and Betty.
All our love to you all,
Sam & Honora Wohl
January 10, 2006
Dear Susan and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this terrible time. We are so sorry.
John & Beverly Dill
January 10, 2006
We were saddened to hear of the Hamlin family's great loss. Everyone who knew Keith, loved him. Please know that our deepest sympathy goes to all of you.
David Hamlin
January 10, 2006
You will be missed!
Kate Morse
January 10, 2006
Billie and I are so sorry for your loss. Keith was a good friend and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
Paula Yeager
January 10, 2006
Dear Susan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Keith will be missed by all who knew him.
Love,
Paula and Dan Yeager
Denise and Michael Watson
January 10, 2006
Dear Susan and Family,
Please accept out deepest sympathy,
Keith was the best and we will miss him forever and always.
Sincerly,
Denise and Mike Watson
Eric & Wendy Frey
January 10, 2006
Susan & family, there are no words that can convey the grief you must feel right now. I have never been very good at things like this, but know that Keith was a wonderful man, always had a smile for us & was always there if needed. We will miss him. Love, Eric & Wendy
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