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Robert at 72 years of age, passed away after a brief illness on Friday morning August 19
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in the peaceful surroundings of his Chelsea home. Born and raised in Chelsea he was a son of the late John J. "Hammy" Hamilton and Margaret F. (Higgins) Delloiacono-Hamilton. Robert attended local schools and as a young man worked as a longshoreman. He later pursued his lifetime career as a self-employed independent residential painter hired by many local homeowners, apartment dwellers, real estate agents and other contractors. Most recently Bob was in the fulltime employ with the Chelsea Housing Authority completing nearly 15 years of service before his retirement a short time ago. In his lifetime Bob enjoyed collecting antiques and memorabilia, refinishing and repurposing old furniture and household fixtures. He loved time spent with family and friends and could always be depended on for help and needed support whenever required. He enjoyed travel and canoeing in New Hampshire/Maine along the Saco River and in his earlier days he was a self-proclaimed "Hippie" traveling across country in a 60's style VW-Micro Bus. He was a proud and lifelong resident of Chelsea and he held active membership in the local Sagamore Club and the 5-2 Club. In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by a sister Cathy Lubanski and his brother Henry Hamilton. He is survived by his wife and dear friend Ellen M. (Bowen) Hamilton of Chelsea, his former 1
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wife Lee Hamilton of Cape Cod, a son Christopher Hamilton with his wife Rebecca of Provincetown, his daughter, Jessica Bowen Falzone with her husband Michael of Revere and a sister, Donna McManus of Lynn, he is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday August 21 st from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway, Chelsea. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. Immediately following the services, friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering and life celebration at the 5-2 Club, Chelsea at 6:00 p.m.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday August 21 st from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway, Chelsea. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. Immediately following the services, friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering and life celebration at the 5-2 Club, Chelsea at 6:00 p.m.
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