Doris G. Hamilton, 87, of Derry, NH, died Thursday February 24, 2011 in the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. She was born in Lowell, MA on January 7, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Evelina (Michel) Spenard, and had been a resident of Derry since 1987, formerly living in South Carolina and Lowell. While living in Derry, Mrs. Hamilton was a member of the Senior Friends, and H2U at Parkland Medical Center. She also enjoyed traveling, bowling, playing Bingo, doing needlework, and was an avid walker.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda H. Crossland of Windham, NH, and Susan Hamilton of Buckingham County, VA; one son, William A. Hamilton of Concord, MA; two grandsons, Andrew Crossland, and Cole Hamilton; one brother, George Spenard of Lowell; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Hamilton in 1987 and her sister Gertrude Affleck.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements.