Alton Bay, NH

Harry H. Hamilton, age 87, of Spokies Way at Keewaydin in Alton Bay, NH, died July 24, 2019.

Harry was born January 24, 1932 in Oakes, North Dakota, the son of Franklin and Mildred (Wilson) Hamilton and was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota.   Harry married high school sweetheart Delores (Thompson) in 1953 and they later moved to Chicago Heights where he and Delores raised their two children.  When his wife passed away, Harry moved to Indianapolis where he continued to raise his children.  Harry later moved to Norwalk, Connecticut where he met the second love of his life Jane who became his wife.   Harry and Jane loved the lake, his neighbors and friends in Alton Bay, New Hampshire and decided to make it their permanent home over 20 years ago.  He was also blessed to have had the addition of step-children and step-grandchildren.

Harry served his country as a United States Marine during the Korean War ("the forgotten war").  Harry has been an active member of the American Legion Post 72 in Alton.  It was through the Legion that Harry became involved with the Boy Scouts where he spent many years working with Troop 53 of Alton.  Harry also worked to support local children in getting scholarships to continue their education through the American Legion. Harry drove the Headstart Bus and became well known in the communities of the Alton/Farmington area.  Harry loved and cared for all of his small passengers.

Harry was an active member of the Winnipesaukee Masonic Lodge and had been a Mason since the 1970's.  Community members would often see Harry greeting them as they came to Sunday pancake breakfasts.

Harry is survived by his son Jeffrey W. Hamilton (Aurora, IL) and daughter Julie L. Hart (Ft. Wayne, IN), granddaughter Sarah Hamilton, granddaughter Dana Hart and grandson Evan Hart.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 10-12 Noon at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH with a Masonic Service at 11:30 AM, at 11:45am a service by Bob Niver, Commandant, from the Portsmouth Marine Corp League 394 Attachment, and military honors by the USMC at 12Noon.  A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at the Alton American Legion Post 72 on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 12:00 Noon.

Urn internment will be private in Oakes, North Dakota.  If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Fallen Heroes