Dr. Kenneth Hawley Hamilton

SOUTH PARIS – Dr. Kenneth Hawley Hamilton, 88, passed away at his home on Feb. 2, 2022, surrounded by his family, after a short illness.

He was born in New York City, N.Y., on Oct. 1, 1933, to Kenneth Hamilton and Mary Evelyn (Morphy) Hamilton. He grew up in Short Hills, NJ, and attended Phillips Exeter and Haverford College, graduating from McGill University Medical School in 1962. After doing his residency at Iowa City General, he joined the Army in 1966 and moved his young family to Wurzburg, Germany.

In 1970, having completed his tour of duty, the Hamilton family relocated to South Paris, where Dr. Hamilton was instrumental in the growth of Stephen’s Memorial Hospital. During his practice as a surgeon he stated the well loved support group HOPE in 1987, which touched and helped so many people. He also wrote several books in service of sharing his desire to assist people with attitudinal healing.

Ken Hamilton had many skills and hobbies in which he excelled, including, but not limited to, shooting, glider flying, banjo playing, building and paddling beautiful canoes, fixing and repairing almost anything, and pancake making.

He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Jonna M. (Hoeg) Hamilton, daughter Karen Hamilton of South Paris, and son Ian and his wife Gretchen Hamilton of their sons, Lucas and Bennet of Breckenridge, Colo.

There are no services at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at http://www.chandlerfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite non-profit in his name.