Pauline Ann Hamilton

Pauline (Pat) A. Hamilton, 73, of River Rd. Sandisfield, passed away February 16, 2022 at Fairview Hospital. She was the wife of Richard A. Hamilton Sr.

Pat was born on March 27, 1948 in Winsted, CT, the daughter of the late William & Pauline (Roy) Blanchette. She was a healthcare worker for many years until she became a stay-at-home grandmother caring for her grandchildren. Pat loved animals, birds, and flowers.

In addition to her husband of 56 years, Pat is survived by her daughter Victoria Bakunis and her husband Raymond, son Richard Hamilton Jr. and his wife Diane, all from Sandisfield and son Jonathan Welles from GA. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, William and Pauline Bakunis, Mark Hamilton, Tim Hamilton (partner Jessie), Jeff Hamilton (partner Ellen), and Haley and Jason Welles, as well as one great-grandchild Lily Hamilton, and her beloved Yorkie Copper. Pat also leaves a sister Jeane Wilber of NC and three brothers, Francis of ME, and Roy and Edwin of CT.

She was predeceased by her brothers Robert, James, and William Blanchette.

SERVICES – A memorial service is scheduled for May 21, 2022 at the Congregational Church in Sandisfield at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation in Pauline’s name in care of Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230, in hopes of a cure one day. To send remembrances to the family go to www.finnertyandstevens.com