Barry Hamilton

August 18 1939- October 20, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 86.

Beloved husband of the late Helen Hamilton. Loving father of Julie Hamilton of Kincardine, Rob (Leanne) Hamilton of Atwood, Scott (Leanne) Hamilton of Listowel, and Kimberley (Nicolas) Reis of Belle Vallée.

Cherished grandfather of Kelly (Mike) Guy, Kendra (Derek) Brown, Justin (Ashlee) Hamilton, Josie (Dave) McKay, Alicia (Jacob) Byiman, Stephanie (Kris) Cox, Cassandra (Matt) Brodhaecker, Destiney (Nick) Van Dam, Shelby Carson (Luke Danen), Dylan (Julia) Carson, and Sydney (Campbell Kippen). Proud great-grandfather of Bronwyn, Jael, the late Anniston, Hunter, Olivia, Keegan, Paiton, Olivia, Sully, Maria, Colton, Kiera, Conner, Bazz, Kayce, Blayze, Audrey, Jaxson, Sophie, Callum, and Elaina.

Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Ethel Hamilton.

Barry attended Kitchener Collegiate Institute, where he studied carpentry and architecture, skills that served him throughout his life as a master craftsman. He was well known in the community for his many years as a bus driver, carpenter, and owner of the gas station on Main Street in Atwood.

Barry was also a dedicated Boy Scout and Venture leader for decades, faithfully helping with community fundraisers, especially selling Christmas trees each holiday season. He was an avid HO scale train collector and loved sharing his passion for building and creativity with others.

In earlier years, Barry helped design and build one of the first school buses. Before that innovation, he personally drove children to school in his car, ensuring they always had a safe ride.

He loved his family deeply and cherished time spent at the family cottage in Point Clarke, enjoying summers by the lake and snowmobiling in the winter.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of Huronlea for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Barry during his years there.

Visitation will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St., Atwood, on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 2–4 PM and 6–8 PM. A memorial service will take place at Atwood Presbyterian Church, Atwood, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10 AM.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society or Huronlea Home for the Aged Recreation Fund would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca