Veronica Louise Hall-Hamilton

Veronica Louise Hall-Hamilton Age 73 Years of #17-A Fifth Street, Coconut Grove completed her 
earthly walk of this life, at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Thursday, August 23, 1945 in the beautiful city of Nassau, proud parents the late Charles Carlton and 
Francis Louise Hall, after many years of marriage welcomed the birth of their first child. This precious 
gem was given the name Veronica Louise.

"Ronnie" as she was affectionately called was christened in the Historic Bethel Baptist Church. Two 
years and eleven months following her birth, Shirley was born making the Hall household complete 
with their two little angels.

During her early years, her parents relocated to Grand Bahama for a few years. She obtained her early 
education at Pineridge All Age School Grand Bahama and Southern Jr. and Sr. High Schools in Nassau.

Upon leaving school in 1959, Ronnie gained employment as a Clerk at Brown's Convenience Store, owned 
by her late Pastor Reverend Dr. H. W. Brown. Shortly thereafter, she joined her mother on staff at in the 
Laundry Department at Balmoral Hotel.

Ronnie grew into a beautiful young lady. She was very quiet and homely; however, she enjoyed singing and 
listening to music. The only time you heard her was as she sang while cleaning her parent's house. She 
mastered the art of clothes ironing and was known in the neighborhood as the best.

In February 1963, she met and fell in love with the late Thomas Hamilton. That love affair blossomed quickly 
and on Monday, May 06, 1963 they were joined in holy matrimony. She proudly wore her crown as a housewife 
and mother as she cared deeply for her family. Together with her husband, they instilled principles in their 
children that today have proven to be successful.

Following the birth of her last child, Ronnie decided to return to work and naturally gravitated to what she loved. 
In 1977, she became employed at New Oriental Laundry, Shirley Street. She worked as a presser at many of the 
different locations and over the years, gained many friends. She was a humble woman and loved by all. She was a 
dedicated hard worker, who understood that delivering quality service was not an option. She always wanted the 
best for her family and knew that little by little, step by step she would achieve whatever she put her mind to. 
She often said "It does not matter what you earn but how you spend it". It was not easy but she made it happen.

In 1992, she said goodbye to Oriental Laundry and went to work part time in the laundry department at the 
Sheraton Grand Hotel for three years. In 1995, she entered into what would be her final employment as a 
housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. David Johnstone. She took pleasure in working for the Johnstone's and always 
boast that they were more to her than her employers. She loved them ever opportunity she had she would tell 
folks how they treated her with love and respect as if she was their mother. She enjoyed taking care of their 
sons and even after she retired in February 2011, she visited their home especially to spend time with the 
children. They had a pet name for her and never forgot to tell her "Yeye, we love you".

Persuaded by the late Maryann Mackey in 1979, Ronnie joined Curfew Temple #816 of The Improved 
Benevolence Protected Order of Elks. She was faithful to that organization and served willingly as a member 
of the Nurses Unit. In 1980, she joined Modern Free and Accepted Masons, Order of Eastern Stars. Through 
consistent toiling her achievements were many and deservingly was met with numerous awards such as Worthy 
Matron of Queen Esther Chapter.

Ronnie loved travelling and looked forward to her annual trips with her church, lodge and family. For many years 
she travelled to Grand Bahama to join her cousin the late Reverend Nelson Forbes and his family on their annual 
vacation to the United States. She was always ready to travel and very seldom missed an opportunity to join Shirley 
and her late brother-in-law Bernard on many cruises.

She enjoyed life and from her 60th birthday and beyond, she celebrated herself as she thank God for another 
year. She prayed so much for God to allow her to see her 70th birthday. She was oh so happy on that day.

Ronnie loved her church which she attended her entire life. She was a faithful member of the Willing Workers, 
Senior Choir and Senior Saints. She looked forward to Tuesday's senior saints' service and attended them all. 
Even after her mobility became affected she did her best to attend as many of the Tuesday services which kept 
her going and gave her something to talk about the entire week. She loved God and faithfully attended until her 
health made it difficult.

In November 2016 while vacationing on a cruise with her daughters Wendy and Marcel, Ronnie experienced a 
bad blister on her left foot. Being diabetic, this eventually led to the amputation of her left leg in early 2017.

As time went by Ronnie experienced other challenges with her health and was admitted to hospital a few times. 
She always comforted herself with her favorite scripture, Psalms 27, as she knew that her God was her light and 
her salvation. She spent her last days welcoming family and friends who came to visit with her. One of her latest 
and fondest conversations was that just this past June was how blessed she felt when a team from Bethel led by 
Reverend Hutcheson came to visit her. She was so elated, and could not stop talking about the good fellowship 
they enjoyed and how much they sang. Later that day she had a double blessing as Sis. Maxine Munroe, Sister 
Kayann Obrien and others from Modern Free Mason's visited and again they sang with her the great songs of Zion.

On Saturday, July 20, 2019 Ronnie's mannerism didn't appear as usual. She told Net (her devout daughter and 
caregiver) that she was tired and only wanted to lie down. She hardly spoke that day and whenever she did her 
words were "Oh Lord". Later that evening she admitted to hospital. At 8:10 am on Monday, July 22, 2019 she 
peacefully answered the call of her Saviour who ushered her from time into eternity.

Veronica is preceded in death by her:
Husband: Thomas James Alexander Hamilton II;
Father: Charles Carlton Hall;
Mother: Francis Louise Hall;
Grandson: Jimico Traydero Brown;
Brothers: Ronald and Donald Ferguson-Hall

The Radiance of this "Sardonyx of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of her:
Four Sons: Troy Sr. (Colleen), Trevor Sr. (Stacy), Kevin Sr. (Donnalee) and Jemo Hamilton Sr. (Sophia);
Six Daughters: Karen Nottage (Pastor Randy), Wendy Russell, Marcel Hamilton-Sands (Stanley), 
Antoinette and Monique Hamilton and Tamika Saunders (Rodney);
One Adopted Son: James Humes;
One Adopted Daughter: Joyanne Knowles;
Twelve Grandsons: Petty Officer Rashano Russell Sr. (Tancia), Rashad Sr. (Brenique) and Ramon Nottage, 
Jamaal Johnson, Sharano Hanna (Kamille), Troy Jr., Ashley, Aspen, Travez, Kevin Jr., Trevor Jr. and Jemo 
Hamilton Jr.;
Eleven Granddaughters: Shonte Johnson, Toyika Gray, Brenique Brown, Kennisha, Trineka, Teja, 
Keeannaha, Keva, Kaci, Kattayela and Tyra Hamilton;
Six Great Grandsons: D'kown, Rashano Jr and Rajon Russell, Rashad Nottage Jr, Davario and Traydero 
Wallace;
Nine Great Granddaughters: Tashan, Tiahna and Trinity Russell, Rashae and Ramiyah Nottage, Davonte 
Seymour, Jamiyah, Jameyah and Briana Hamilton;
One Sister: Shirley Bonamy;
Seventeen Nephews: Ian (Wandalee), Superintendent of Police Bernard Jr., Lynden, Julian and Jason 
Bonamy, Reuben Fawkes, Nicholas, Calvin and Julian Morley, Donald, Samuel, Lynden, Vernard, Charles and 
Kenrick Ferguson, Anton and Ashley Hamilton; 
Eight Nieces: Daphne Rodney, Marsha and Shandika Morley, Patrice Edwards (Andrew), Trinity McNair, 
Bethney Hamilton, Charlene and Deshan Ferguson; 
Numerous: Grandnephews and Grandnieces;
Her Good Cousins: The Children of The Late Rev. Nelson and Merlene Forbes, The Children of The Late 
Campbell  Charlotte Rahming, The Children of The Late Tony and Doris Lotmore, The Children of The Late 
Cheribelle Jones, Evangelist Coralee Wilson, Brenda Capron, Emerald Lightbourne, Abigail Bethel, Hartley 
Forbes, Rev. Shirley Smith, Sherlock Hamilton and their families; 
Her Other Children: Dr. Zelrona Mackey, Collette Brown, Withfield and Tonya Moss, Peseritta Hicks, 
Lynn Armbrister, Theresa Williams, Roosevelt Carey and Dwayne Dorsette;
Two Brothers-in-law: Edward (Judy) and Wilka Hamilton of Freeport;
Five Sisters-in-law: Mary Musgrove, Rev. Dottis Stockdale, Minister Inez McNair, Gloria Ferguson and 
Sharon Gibson;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Jenny Hinzey, Albertha Bain, Lenor Ferguson, Panzy Miller, 
Curley Aranah, Maxine Munroe, Clarice Allen, Marioneta McKinney, Mary Knowles, Maud, Harry and Sidney 
Sturrup, Doreth C. Campbell (Ronald A. I), Wendell G. II, Dwaling D. A. I (Natasha) and Prisca Dean, Kenva 
Minnis, Pastor Timothy and Sis. Sharon Stewart, Bishop Neil and Mrs. Patrice Ellis, Reverend A. Dewitt and 
Mrs. Lurie Hutcheson, Verline, Norma, Dr. Nelson and Mrs. Debbie Clarke, Fancis Richards, Mr. David and 
Mrs. Emma Johnstone, Hon. Shanendon Cartwright, Hon. Vaughn P. Miller, Pastor Dexter and Karen Duvalier, 
Pastor Rokeno Moncur, Pastor Kenny Deveaux, Virginia Gray, Magistrate Ancella Williams, Yvonne McFall, 
Viola Colebrooke, Anna Pitre, Sharanda Larimore, Genivre Adderley, Superintendent of Police Shanta Knowles, 
Wellington Brown, Delores Pratt, Barbarajane Clarke, Linda Wilson, Maxine Adderley, Mr. Whitfield and Mrs. 
and Sharon Moss, Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Harriet Wallace, Mr. Gregory Williams, Ms. Sybil Johnson, Mrs. 
Carolyn Rolle, Lisa Bethel, Dr. Gertrude Holder, Albertha Barlette, Mr. Robert and Mrs. Naomi Sumner, 
Mrionette Strachan, Mrs. Nancy Ambrose, Sheila Moss, Playdell Newton, Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Lucine Lindsay, 
Mr. Ronnie and Mrs. Khristi Ferguson, Sadie Wallace, Mrs. Cynthia Duvalier, Jennifer Gardiner, Sharon Clarke, 
Sandra and Patsy Knowles, Pastor and Mrs. Darren Bethel, Isadora Saunders, Valentine Hemmings, Jackie Hall, 
Betty Bodie, Nancy Clarke, Delores Scavella, Pandora Ingraham, Clayton, Kyle, Stephanie, Laura and Antonia 
Sullivan, Nadine Moncur, GWM Stacey Williams, WM Delecia Williams, Kayann O'Brien, Jennifer Miller, 
Pitony Celestion, Perry Clarke, Philippa Maynard, Darren Ferguson, James and Elifone Jnsimon, Maurice 
Hutcheson, George Thompson, Willamae Kemp, Nicole Bodie, Joann Creary, Shavana Outten, Sheryl White, 
Martha Penn, Joycelyn Colebrooke, Denise Rolle, Denise Jones, Shandia Perpall, Gercel Miller, Hirim Hall, 
Brandon Brown, Garson, The Bannister, Saunders, Joffer and Marshall Families and Fifth Street Coconut 
Grove Community.
Special Thanks To: Mt. Tabor Sanctuary Choir and Labour of Love, Criminal Detective Unit, Director and 
Staff Financial Intelligence Unit, Superintendent Craig Stubbs and Traffic Police Division, Royal Bahamas 
Police Force Choir, Adventist Inspirationals, Word of Faith Ministries, Breath of Life SDA, New Victory Temple, 
Parliamentary Registration Department and C. C. Sweeting Class of 1978.