May 6, 2013
May 6, 2013
She is one of the brightest stars in the sky. I thank God everyday that she allowed me to be part of her life. She is forever missed. My thoughts and love will be with especially on this special day.
Note from Michelle, her daughter:
I will be walking for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk to find better treatments and cures for blood cancers in memory of my Mom on September 29, 2012.
Please visit here to see my fundraising page.
Thank you for your support, and please pass the word.
"Remember me in Spring's first rain
In gentle winds across your face
A sun's shining day
Happy children at play
Remember me with a sweet prayer."
This memorial is here for all to enjoy her and to contribute to her memories. Welcome!
This is a work in progress, please feel free to share any memories or stories.
Martha Hamelin, beautiful Wife, Mother and Friend
Born May 6, 1943 and passed on May 13, 2012
A shining spirit who loved everyone and everyone loved her.
Too soon, but long enough to have changed countless lives.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years Ronald Joseph Hamelin
Eldest son Mark, Chris, Daughters Nicole and Michelle, and her beloved “2nd sons”, Gavin and Adrian, and her five grandchildren that always brought her so much joy, Niko, Xander, Gia, Max, and Liliana.
No services will be held. How can one celebrate one so very dear to so many?
Let everyday be ceremony
Let kindness be ceremony
Let love be ceremony
If tears need to fall, let them fall. Speak to her in your pain and in happiness,
and when you find a quiet space, she will still be there.
Lift your head and feel her in the wind’s soft breeze
Or take notice of the scent of flowers when perhaps there are none around.
Keep a joyful song in your hearts.
Be a friend to others as she had been to you. Celebrate her every day with a smile on your face and an open heart. This is how we honor the beautiful spirit that is Martha.
She was the candle that lit so many other candles and made this world that much brighter, and so many will miss her.
She'd be happy you're here :)
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May 6, 2013
May 6, 2013
Happy Birthday, Mom. I still feel you so much with me. I miss your hugs and kisses. Miss you, lady. I am so lucky to know you, Mom <3
September 28, 2012
September 28, 2012
hi Martha,
i was just thinking of you and how much i miss your smile and kindness.
i don't knpw why but you must be trying to communicate. say hi to Mary for me.
i was just thinking of you and how much i miss your smile and kindness.
i don't knpw why but you must be trying to communicate. say hi to Mary for me.
July 19, 2012
July 19, 2012
Miss you so much, Mom. I see your face in Liliana's & when Gia sings I remember how happy it made you.
I met a woman behind me in line who looked so much like you. She was talking about something with me & ended her sentence with, "know what I mean, jelly bean?" Just like you'd say to me. Miss you terribly. All of us do.
I met a woman behind me in line who looked so much like you. She was talking about something with me & ended her sentence with, "know what I mean, jelly bean?" Just like you'd say to me. Miss you terribly. All of us do.
June 22, 2012
June 22, 2012
Thinking about our trip together to San Francisco. We shared so many special times and quiet talks, too. I miss your beautiful laugh, your beautiful smile, and your big heart. And your hugs. Love you so much, Mom <3
June 8, 2012
June 8, 2012
Mommy, I miss you,but I know you are here with me, I love you .
June 4, 2012
June 4, 2012
Miss you, Mom.
May 25, 2012
May 25, 2012
When I became a C/S Supervisor, Martha was assigned to my "self-directed Work Team. She wore many hats at The Register and could do any task asked of her, & do it well! I miss our "one-on-one" meetings where she'd voice concern about a dep't policy change & she'd say "John, there's the ideal business fantasy world & there's the reality world, & Honey, ain't no fantasy working here! XOXO
May 24, 2012
May 24, 2012
XXX,OOO
May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012
I worked with Martha for ten years. She was always there for all who needed her. She loved her family and was so proud of them. I sat next to her at work and she had an answer for every thing. her happy personality was contageou. I'll miss her but I know she'll be therebin spirit and love to all thatbknew her. RIP Martha
May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012
Aw, I loved Martha! What a great lady. I worked with her at the Register for many years. She had a great laugh that helped us all remember what was important in life!
May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012
Martha, such a beautiful person. Your smile was amazing & brightened my day when I came into work. You could make something out of nothing with crafts & I loved that. You will be missed very much.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown
May 19, 2012
May 19, 2012
A blessed mom, grandma, wife and dear friend. You could know for only a few moments and you would know you would cherish her forever. Always with a smile on her face and a good word for everyone. Never one to forget or not to love unconditionally. You will be missed, but I will follow Michelle's brillant words and listen for you in the wind and the smell of the ever present flowers.
May 19, 2012
May 19, 2012
I remember the first day your family moved in. Mary filled with anticipation anxiously awaited a new girl to play with. From that moment on our families became intertwined for the rest of our lives. From our most devastating moments to our most joyous celebrations we were together. I remember having to go get Mary for dinner and Martha always saying, "still playing bball big guy?" miss ya
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
Love you, Mom!
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
Thank you for all of your advice!! I love and miss you so much!!
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
I was very lucky to be mothered by Martha and I will always be thankful for her many lessons, smiles, and examples of being a great friend, co-worker and most of all a great mom.
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
What a beautiful and loving tribute to your extraordinary mother. She was wonderful and will be missed by so many.
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
Sweet "mama" Martha will forever be remembered by those of us fortunate enough to know & love her for her beaming smile, loving spirit and undeniable sense of humor. The kindness that she had in her heart and shared with me has made such a difference in my life. I am thankful to have known her and her amazing family. May we continue to honor her by spreading love & joy in all we do!
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
I'll never forget that night working graveyard and Gavin telling me his mother-in-law starting playing WoW. If I recall, I think her first character was a Hunter. =O
I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to meet this cool lady. I'm pretty sure she'll forever look over the both of you and the girls. :) R.I.P Mrs. Hamelin.
I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to meet this cool lady. I'm pretty sure she'll forever look over the both of you and the girls. :) R.I.P Mrs. Hamelin.
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
Miss you, mama bear.
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May 6, 2013
May 6, 2013
She is one of the brightest stars in the sky. I thank God everyday that she allowed me to be part of her life. She is forever missed. My thoughts and love will be with especially on this special day.
May 6, 2013
May 6, 2013
Happy Birthday, Mom. I still feel you so much with me. I miss your hugs and kisses. Miss you, lady. I am so lucky to know you, Mom <3
September 28, 2012
September 28, 2012
hi Martha,
i was just thinking of you and how much i miss your smile and kindness.
i don't knpw why but you must be trying to communicate. say hi to Mary for me.
i was just thinking of you and how much i miss your smile and kindness.
i don't knpw why but you must be trying to communicate. say hi to Mary for me.
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Austin, Texas. I can still hear your voice as you woke me up: "Wake up, Shelly! It's snowing!"
Mom & Ivy in Austin, 2008
from OC Register crew
from OC Register crew
from OC Register crew
Mother of the Bride, 2006
Mother of the Bride, 2006
feeding her grandbaby, 2010
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Ring of Fire- Eclipse today
May 18, 2012
Mom was a Taurus (symbol: bull). We celebrated her birthday two Sundays ago, on May 6th. The following Sunday, May 13th, she passed. Today, the third Sunday, May 20, 2012, there is a rare solar eclipse alignment with the star Alcyone of the constellation Pleiades. Egyptian’s 'Divine Mother' star was Alcyone, and was also known as the star of their Cow God, Hathor. Egyptians revered the Pleiades constellation as a higher divine star system, especially Alcyone, its brightest star. Mom is being cremated today. The brightest star returns to the heavens.
May 18, 2012
Many of you know how much she enjoyed her "2nd life" playing her game online. Here's a forum post that says it all about my Mom's 2nd life in the World of Warcraft. Enjoy!
Safe Travels, Cantada!
May the light embrace you
May 18, 2012
Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It it the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.
By Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)
Canon of St Paul's Cathedral