P.Ralph L. "Hammy" Hamilton, age 79, Of Biddeford, Maine, formerly of Somerville and Medford, of natural causes on Sept. 15.
"Hammy" loved the beach and driving his car with Lois by his side. He was always friendly and smiled for everyone. He had a song in his heart and he loved dancing. He was born in Cambridge, MA, on Dec. 2, 1922, the son of Duke and Mae(Melville) Hamilton. Educated in Somerville, he graduated Somerville HS in 1942.
He served in the US Army for 3 years. For years he worked for the Pastene Wine Company.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois (Cunningham), of Biddeford, Maine; a son Jon R. Hamilton of North Attleboro, and a daughter, Laurel A. Faucette of Saco, Maine. Also survived by 4 Grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Calling hours Wednesday Sept. 18 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. Medford from 4-8 PM.