I am sorry to announce the passing of another icon of Treasure Beach, Mrs. Maullyn Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton, better known as Miss Laurie died on Saturday night at home at the age of 92.

She left 8 children, 5 daughters and 3 sons, 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Miss Laurie was greatly loved by her family and friends. According to Mrs. Sheila Hamilton, who was Miss Laurie's daughter-in-law for 44 years, Miss Laurie was a big tiger cat when it came to her children and family. She loved them fiercely. She was a peaceful woman never having a bad word to say, always loving and nice. She was an expert with embroidery and playing the organ. In her later years she replaced her embroidery for her word search and puzzles, always working on one. She also loved to garden and the ackee, coconut and mango trees she planted are still standing strong in the yard. She was a strong Christian and gave a wonderful testimony to her family shortly before she died.

Miss Laurie was highlighted on Profile of the Month for July 2001.

Miss Laurie will be greatly missed, however, her legacy of kindness will live on through those who knew and loved her.

"Who can find a virtuous wife?For her worth is far above rubies." My grandmother was one such lady.I am surely going to miss all those fun times we had together.As children we use to compete with Grams finding words and we would gather around her while she played the organ.She was loving, peaceful, lyrical and always enjoyed a good joke.
Grams, I love you and though you are gone I know that someday I will see you again.I have always tried to emulate your peacefulness as you always say "a soft answer turneth away wrath but grievous words stir up anger."

From granddaughter Carol and greatgrandson Tariq

i am so sorry to hear about miss larry. i remember when my sisters and i would go to her house to get our clothes and uniform made by her daughter theresa. she was always very nice and humble to us. i wish them all the best in their time of grief.

My condolences to the Hamilton Family. I always enjoyed walking by and seeing Miss Laurie out on the front porch, always smiling and waving to all the passersby. She truly was a Treasure Beach icon, and will surely be missed. All my love to the rest of the family!

Deepest sympathy goes out to the Hamilton family of Treasure Beach for the passing of your loving mother Miss Laurie I will always have fond memories of her and even thuogh I can't be there with you all in person im will be there in spirit, take courage my dear friends she is gone to a better home above,remember here favourite song was I will meet you in the morning just inside the eastern gate. From Yvette (Vetty) in Toronto

My deepest sympathy to the Hamilton family and friends. My prayers are with you all. May God give you strength and faith to to go through this time of sorrow.

Karen (Myra daughter)

Deepest condolences to the Hamilton family of Treasure Beach in the passing of you wonderful mother, she will always be very special to me even though she is gone I will always remember the talks we have had and the laughter we share when ever I come home may her soul rest in peace. may God wrap his loving arms around you all at this time of sorrow. From Tura in Toronto

We are sadden to hear the passing of Mrs. Laurie, (Miss Larry) Hamilton, wishing the family God’s blessing, and strength in these times.From Pearl James, and Family.

FROM ELVERINE MISS VIE DAUGHTER
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE HAMILTON FAMILY.
FOR THE PASSING OF MISS LARRY .SHE WILL BE MISSED ALOT.SHE WAS A VERY KIND LOVING PERSON MAY GOD BLESS HER SOUL.

I would like to express my sympathy to the Hamilton family, especially to Ernie hamilton my loving father who has lost his mother. She is one of the greatest person i have ever met.Our lost is HEAVEN'S grained,she will know sing a joyful song to those she left behind with words that cant be forgotton, dont shead a tears my loveone for an in the kingdom now of where i belong. may her sweet soul rest in peace. love shirleen hamilton from ( toronto)

i would like to express my deepest sympathy to hamilton family, she is one of the greatest person i have ever known. but the lord has another job for her in another place, after seen the great job that she has done over the years.my dear mrs laurie you now have your wings your god's sweetest angel. may your soul rest in peace. love vean gordon( toronto)

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Hamilton family on the passing of your wonderful mother/grandmother Miss Larry. May the Lord gird you all with strength and peace in this time of grief. Miss Larry will always be remembered for her kindness and gentle spirit. I can clearly remember her sitting on her verandah doing her embroidery. I also had the priviledge of her dressing my wounds on several occasions.
Love and God's blessing to the family.
Monica Hill-Ogilvie, Grand Cayman.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Hamilton family on the passing of Grandma, she was a great mother, grand mother and great grandmother in our community and may her spirit live on in all who's lives that has been touched by her. May god be with the family in their time of greave.

Robert (Ottawa)

My deepest sympathy to the Hamilton family of Treasure Beach on the passing of your loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is in the arms of the Father and singing with the angels. May the faithfulness of God be your encouragement for today and for all your tomorrows. I'm glad I was able to visit last year. From Rene...Toronto

I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE HAMILTON FAMILY,ESPECIALLY TO UNCLE ERNIE,I KNOW SHE'S YOUR SHINING STAR.SHE WILL KNOW SHINE DOWN ON YOU FROM HEAVEN,WITH HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE THAT CAPTURES ALL OF US HEART.SHE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AND KIND HEARTED PERSON.SHE'S THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A PERFECT PERSON THAT THE LORD HAS CREATED,SHE WILL BE MISSED DEEPELY BY ALL THOSE WHO KNEW HER.MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.
LOVE YOU ALL FROM DAWN HAMILTON AND FAMILY.

This time of sorrow is never easy, but I know you will all be in our prayers and our thoughts. With God's guidance and strength you will be just fine. May you think of the happy times with Ms Larry and the joy she brought to all those whose lives she touched.
Myra Davis, Jackie and Family (Florida)

My deepest sympathy to the Hamilton family, It's never easy to loose a love one, But with the strength and faith of god he will carry you through.
Tessa Clarke-Bent
Ottawa

To the Hamiltons

I had you in my heart

I asked the Lord to bless you
As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you
As you go along your way...

His love is always with you
His promises are true,
And when we give Him all our cares
You know He will see us through...

So when the road you're travelling on
Seems difficult at best
Just remember I'm here praying
And God will do the rest.

From Carol & Tariq

My Deepst sympathy to the Hamilton Family It is never easy when you loose someone you Love may god blessing be with you all through your time of sorrow.

Peter James (UK) MARTY SON

my deepest sympathy to Christine Hamilton's family. I have learned to know all Christine's family in Jamaica through her. I work with her for Florence Wilpon and I see her every day. We shared conversations about grandma every day and listening about this sad news has broken my heart like if I already met grandma.

I feel bad for Christine, because it is hard not to be right now with all of you. But our prayers goes to her and all of you.

Sincerely,

Maria
Ess-A-Bagel, Inc.
New York, New York 10022

To Ditty and the rest of the Hamilton,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of miss Laurie
and Ervin; I pray that our Heavenly Father will
help you all through this time of sorrow and pain.
May God bless you all.
Del, Carlton, Loreen, and Myrna.