CANDACE LAURA HAMILTON

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• I never knew Candace but when I did see her, she was smiling and laughing. Her passing is sad but she's in a better place where she's not sick. I wish her family the best and I give them my deepest condolences. Rest in peace Candace. - Posted by: Steven Walcer (Fellow student) on: Apr 29, 2015

• My sincerest condolences to the Hamilton family. My family personally understands the kindness and care of CancerCare and CK5 staff. It is a journey chosen for those strong at heart. May you find comfort in your precious memories of Candace. - Posted by: Jan Augert Yarema (Chantel's grade 9 Science teacher) on: Apr 25, 2015

• My condolences to your family in this time of great loss. Candace had an unbelievable spirit, and I feel blessed to have known her. My thoughts are with your family. - Posted by: Shelley Gabriel (Teacher-River East ) on: Apr 25, 2015

• I didn't know Candice that well but what I did know was that she was amazing and beautiful she didn't let anything stop her. We became friends at the mbtlc gatherings and she was always making me smile. I will never forget her she changed my life for the better. - Posted by: Kira Hanstead (friend) on: Apr 25, 2015

• Dear Lori, Roger, Zackary and Chantel, It is was with great sadness that we heard about Candace's passing. She was such a beautiful soul - inside and out. During our 7 years in Winnipeg we were so blessed by getting to know all 5 of you! Like Teresa Dotzlaw, I was also Candace's (And Zackary and Chantel's) Science Fair Club mentor, and I will always remember her enthusiasm and hard work - coming each year to the first Science Fair Club meeting with a project picked out and notebook of work already completed! Chantel, I recall you doing the same :) We also had the pleasure of enjoying the company of the entire Hamilton Family on our deck and on our boat a couple of times - much fun had by all, especially the kids as they played in the water and rode on our tube. As I recall, Zack - you took quite a liking to our kayak's! And both girls swimming and tubing with huge smiles on their faces! Our memories are of a happy, loving, tight nit family - so supportive of each other, celebrating each other. I recall hearing about celebratory cakes after the Science Fair, regardless of the results. We always enjoyed visiting with you, whether at the School, the lake, or the swimming pool (seemed to often coincidentally book lessons at the same time!) I know Aaron and Zackary will continue to be great friends. We want to offer our continued love and support to the 4 of you as you move forward. While we are in Calgary and unfortunately unable to attend Candace's Life Celebration, we will be thinking about all 5 of you, your extended family and friends and sending prayers for peace and grace for you all, and that God will wrap his arms around you and continue to hold you in His Love. Sending many hugs and our deepest condolences, Pat, Paul, Aaron, Brendan and Andrew Prosser - Posted by: Pat, Paul, Aaron, Brendan and Andrew Prosser (friends (our 3 sons are the same ages and went to school/were friends with Zach, Candace and Chantel) on: Apr 24, 2015

• I am very sorry to hear about Candace. She was someone who touched many hearts including myself. She had such high spirits and was such an optimist. By the way she talked you would have never known what she was going through. She truly was a lover of books and I was lucky enough to have her to talk about them with on spares. I am truly glad that I was able to call her a friend of mine and my deepest condolences go out to her family. - Posted by: Sierra Brooks () on: Apr 24, 2015

• I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Bonnie Kroeker (Roger & my son grew up together & were the best man for each other's wedding) on: Apr 23, 2015

• Dear Roger and Lori, and Dennis, While we did not know you or your family personally, the announcement of Candace's death has touched our hearts, so I, Marg, wanted to reach out to you. In 1977, our 16 year old daughter died. The circumstances of her death are very different from that of your daughter, but we are fairly sure that the profound effect on you and your family will probably be much the same. Whether or not the death is sudden or a long time in coming, the finality is what really takes one off guard, at least it did for us. There will be a whole lot of mixed feelings connected with her death, some of which may not surface for some time, needing to be dealt with along the years as you journey. Be kind to yourselves as and when they surface and know that it's only normal. God will give you the strength and courage to deal with them - just lean! We pray that you feel the courage and strength and support of a loving community as you begin this journey without Candace and get used to her not being part of your lives. Please know that we are thinking about you all and praying that you have that wonderful sense of peace that only God can give, if not now, then eventually. Lovingly, Margaret & Robert Smith - Posted by: Margaret & Robert Smith (Members of Immanuel United Church) on: Apr 23, 2015

• Our sincere sympathy to all the Hamilton Family. John & Barb Ross - Posted by: John & Barb Ross (Neighbours at the lake) on: Apr 23, 2015

• Our sincere condolences to you Lori, Roger and family. Though we didn't know each other really well, we had that bond that only mothers of children with cancer can have. You and I had some good talks and some hugs on the ward, Lori, and I know Justin and Candace attended some TLC events together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Neudorf family - Posted by: Trish Neudorf () on: Apr 22, 2015

• We are so very sorry to hear of this great loss to your family. Our sincere condolences to you all. Ray & Lois Forzley - Posted by: Ray & Lois Forzley (neighbours) on: Apr 22, 2015

• Dearest family, I am so sorry for your loss. Love, thoughts and prayers go out to you lots of love. Kristen Fleury - Posted by: kristen fleury (coworker of lori. and friend of candace's aunt) on: Apr 22, 2015

• I am greatly saddened to hear of Candace's passing. I only learned of her struggles this past Christmas. Candace was a student in the Science Fair Club I mentored at Maple Leaf School. I remember her beautiful smile and enthusiastic dedication to her projects. I will always remember her first project on blue jays. She had planned to join the club in the fall when she entered grade 4 and had spent the summer observing the blue jays at the lake. Candace knew every detail about blue jays. It was so impressive. All the Hamilton children joined the Science Fair Club at some point and I saw what a lovely family this was and how they celebrated and supported each other. Please know that I am praying for you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Teresa Miller Dotzlaw (friend) on: Apr 22, 2015