HAMILTON, GLADYS EILEEN (nee McLennan) Passed away in Penticton, BC on July 13, 2013 at the age of 97 years. Gladys was born March 8, 1916, in Merna, Alberta, to Scott and Ruby McLennan, Gladys attended a one-room school in Merna where she graduated from high school. She attended Olds College in Olds, Alberta and earned a degree in Home Economics. Gladys McLennan married John Clifford Hamilton in Alliance, Alberta and remained there until Clifford completed his service with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Their son, Byron Dale Hamilton, was born in Galahad, Alberta, in 1943. After the end of the war, the Hamilton family moved to Vancouver, BC where Cliff attended UBC. The family followed Cliff's work with the federal government and eventually settled in Penticton in 1953. Gladys became an accomplished home vintner and her skill was recognized with numerous awards at local competitions. Gladys is survived by her son, Dale Hamilton, two grandchildren; Tammy (Jim) Murray of Duncan, Tony (Shari) Hamilton of Penticton, two great-grandchildren; Candace and Tavis Hamilton of Penticton and niece, Anita Rosenke (nee McLennan) of Edmonton. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clifford, her brother, Melville McLennan, and niece, Donna Rosenke (nee McLennan). Celebration of life will be held July 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Penticton Chapel, 501 Winnipeg St., Penticton, BC. Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 103-74 Wade Avenue East, Penticton, BC V2A 8M4.
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