Douglas Arthur HAMM

HAMM, Douglas Arthur Slept peacefully away on February 27, 2009 after only a week in hospital, from complications of Parkinson's Disease; born in St. John N.B. October 9, 1924; married in 1960 to his beloved wife Jean Ross Lawson (TGH '45). Proud & loving father of James (Laurie), Shirley (John Robertson) and Barb (Don Mason); cherished Granddad of Jessica & Alison Hamm, William Douglas Robertson, Kate, Chris & Kyle (Melissa) Mason. Pilot Officer in RCAF and Navy in WWII; District Sales Manager with Ladish Co. of Canada for 30 years. Active in 6th Thornhill Scout Group, Thornhill U.C., The Briars Golf Club. Enjoyed 7 summer holidays camping across Canada & U.S with the children. After retirement in 1986, Doug & Jean enjoyed travelling to Florida for the winters as well as abroad in other seasons. He loved golfing & gardening, martinis & cigars, and time spent with family & friends. Our special thanks to the caring staff at Rideau Place On-the-River Retirement Residence, the kind & skillful care of staff at Ottawa Hospital General Campus, and his faithful 24-hour caregivers Bev, Teo & Jennifer for their empathetic care. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday afternoon, April 19th at Glebe St. James United Church, 650 Lyon St. at First Ave. Ottawa K1S 3Z7. If desired, memorial donations would be welcomed by the Parkinson Society of Canada, Ottawa Branch, 1053 Carling Ave. Ottawa K1Y 4E9; by the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, 737 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, K1Y 1J8 or by Glebe St. James U.C. Building Fund. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 3/2/2009