Joan (Dube) Hamilton

Gilford Joan (Dube) Hamilton Joan D. Hamilton, 80, a longtime resident of Gilford died Friday, December 19, 2014 at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia following a period of failing health. Joan was born in Laconia, March 29, 1934, daughter of Clarence and Caroline (Lyman) Dube. She spent her youth in Belmont and graduated from Belmont High School. She was employed for several years at the Belknap County Court House and later worked at O'Shea's Department Store and Gail's Gentle Persuasion in downtown Laconia. She and her late husband "Pat" were active members of the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club and she served as treasurer. For thirteen years Joan and Pat would head south to spend the winter at Zolfo Springs Florida where they made life long friends. She had many talents and was known to be a superb cook by family and friends. She enjoyed socializing and serving good food for everyone to enjoy. She was an exceptional doll maker and birdwatching was a favorite hobby. She also enjoyed taking her grandchildren to Gilford Beach. Known as Aunt Joanne to many, she had the gift of friendship and showed it with her beautiful smile. She and her late husband were parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Laconia. Joan was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Wilfred "Pat" A. Hamilton who died in 2009. She leaves, her son, Charles L. Hamilton and her two grandsons, Matthew William Hamilton and Andrew Charles Hamilton all of Alton; her brother, John Dube and his wife Jeannine of Canterbury and her sister in law and special friend, Phyllis Hamilton of Great Falls, Montana. Numerous nieces and nephews. According to Joan's wishes, there will not be any public calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church of St. Andre Bassette Parish, Church St. in Laconia. Burial will follow in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Laconia. Arrangements are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home of Tilton. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Joan's name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire, 814 Elm St., Suite 300, Manchester, NH 03101.