Obituary for David James Hamilton
In the early morning hours on Wednesday, March 30th 2022 at Joseph Brant Hospital, David was released of all his pain. David was diagnosed in July 2018 with Non-Small Cell Double Lung Cancer & Emphysema. David chose the new drug Opdivo for his treatment. David battled his cancer and side effects with quiet dignity and great will power for 3 years and 8 months. David was a life long resident of Burlington who enjoyed living here. David loved being at Spencer Smith Park where he spent many, many hours sitting on his father’s memorial bench. He also spent a lot of time at the Beachway Park, playing volleyball with friends. David loved the outdoors, biking, walking, camping, swimming, music, cooking and BBQing. He also spent a lot of time outdoors with his mother and friends enjoying the sunshine listening to music, talking, BBQing etc.
David went off treatment in the fall of 2020 so he could spend the summer of 2021 without the side effects from his treatments. David and his mother spent many weekly lunches at Joe Dogs on Brant St on the patio in the sunshine.
David fought so valiantly to live.
Predeceased by his father Gordon Richard (d.2001) David leaves behind with love and thankful memories his mother June and families Mr. Ken Rudd, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Rudd, Mrs. Shirley Horsfall & family, Mr. & Mrs. Will Horsfall & family, Mr. & Mrs. James Butterworth & family, Mr. & Mrs. George Rohr & family, Mr. & Mrs. George Storey & family, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Rohr & family, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Caiella & family, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Knox & family, Mrs. Arlene Hamilton & family.
Special love and thanks to David’s friends for their love and support of David throughout his many days and nights on his journey through cancer: Donnie MacPherson, Renee & Paul Knox, Mike, Julia, Jake, Celeste & Kevin Cardy, Angela Barrick, Christine Rogers, Steve Kachmar, Karen Tobias, Bill Strachan and many more friends.
There will be a Graveside Service held at Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd, across from Dundurn Castle, Hamilton on Saturday, July 2nd 2022 starting sharply at 10:45am. David Montgomery to officiate.
In memory of David, donations to St. Christopher’s Church Open Doors Program would be appreciated. 662 Guelph Line, Burlington ON, L7R 2M8, 905-634-1809
David went off treatment in the fall of 2020 so he could spend the summer of 2021 without the side effects from his treatments. David and his mother spent many weekly lunches at Joe Dogs on Brant St on the patio in the sunshine.
David fought so valiantly to live.
Predeceased by his father Gordon Richard (d.2001) David leaves behind with love and thankful memories his mother June and families Mr. Ken Rudd, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Rudd, Mrs. Shirley Horsfall & family, Mr. & Mrs. Will Horsfall & family, Mr. & Mrs. James Butterworth & family, Mr. & Mrs. George Rohr & family, Mr. & Mrs. George Storey & family, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Rohr & family, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Caiella & family, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Knox & family, Mrs. Arlene Hamilton & family.
Special love and thanks to David’s friends for their love and support of David throughout his many days and nights on his journey through cancer: Donnie MacPherson, Renee & Paul Knox, Mike, Julia, Jake, Celeste & Kevin Cardy, Angela Barrick, Christine Rogers, Steve Kachmar, Karen Tobias, Bill Strachan and many more friends.
There will be a Graveside Service held at Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd, across from Dundurn Castle, Hamilton on Saturday, July 2nd 2022 starting sharply at 10:45am. David Montgomery to officiate.
In memory of David, donations to St. Christopher’s Church Open Doors Program would be appreciated. 662 Guelph Line, Burlington ON, L7R 2M8, 905-634-1809