Mr. Robert G. Hamel

ROBERT G. HAMEL Beloved Father and Grandfather BILLERICA--Robert G. Hamel, 81, a long time resident of Billerica and recently of Langdon Place of Nashua, died peacefully Thursday, December 23, 2016, at Apple Valley Center in Ayer, MA. He was the beloved husband of Joan (O’Loughlin) Hamel to whom he was married for 60 years. Born in Lowell on January 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Frederick and Louise (Pelletier) Hamel. Robert graduated from Lowell High School in 1954 and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Hamel was employed by the Colonial Gas Company in Lowell for 37 years before retiring in 1995. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Patriots, Red Sox, and high school football games. His love of sports made him a great competitor. In his youth, he boxed competitively and was a member of Lowell High School’s football and baseball teams. At age 81, he competed in the Senior Olympics to take the gold medal in Bowling. His greatest love was family. He enjoyed being surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, whether he was cooking the perfect steak on the grill, or enjoying a day on the golf course with friends. His charisma and generosity will be remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Joan, two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and John Huntley of Enfield, NH and Laurie and Michael Dermody of Groton, MA; four grandchildren Rachel, Jacob, Alana, and Robert; his sister-in-law, Laura Hamel; his nieces and nephews, Debbie Ramsden and her husband Charlie, Dottie Moloney and her husband Joseph, Frederick Hamel, Jr. and his wife Eileen, and Richard Hamel and his wife Lisa; also several great nieces and great nephews. Robert was the brother of the late Frederick A. Hamel who died November 30, 2006. DEATH NOTICE HAMEL—In Ayer, December 23, 2016, Robert G. Hamel, 81, the beloved husband of Joan Hamel. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on THURSDAY from 3 until 7 PM. Mr. Hamel’s FUNERAL will begin on FRIDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his FUNERAL MASS at 10 o’clock at HOLY FAMILY PARISH – ST. MARIE’ S CHURCH, corner of Chamberlain and Grafton Sts. Lowell. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Mr. Hamel’s memory may be made to the Apple Valley Center, “Patient Activities Fund”, 400 Groton Road, Ayer, MA 01432. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Robert G. Hamel

January 6, 1935 - December 23, 2016