Sr. Harriet Louise Hamilton

June 21, 1933 — July 27, 2024

Allegany

Born: Harriet Louise Hamilton, June 21, 1933, in Hinsdale, NY

Died: July 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY

Daughter of: Walter and Marguerite Fuller Hamilton, Cuba, NY

Sr. Harriet Hamilton joined the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany on February 2, 1955, was received into the Congregation on August 15, 1955 and professed her final vows on August 16, 1962. She joyfully lived the mission and charism of the Franciscan Sisters for 69 years.

Harriet attended Cuba Central Grammar and High School graduating in 1951. She attended St. Bonaventure University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and a minor in Education. Later, she attended Marywood University, Scranton, PA, graduating with a Master of Science Degree in Library Science.

Sr. Harriet spent 52 years ministering in Congregational Schools in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida where she served as teacher, librarian and principal. Sr. Hariett served as Local Minister of St. Anthony’s Convent in Winsted, CT. 

Following her time as a teacher, Sr. Harriet remained in Cortland, NY, a special community to her, serving for 16 years as Pastoral Minister for St. Mary’s Parish until the time of her retirement.

In 2024, she was warmly welcomed home to St. Elizabeth Motherhouse.

She is predeceased by her parents, Walter and Marguerite Fuller Hamilton; a sister, Lucy Hamilton McKelvy and two brothers: Earl Hamilton and Charles Hamilton.

She is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews: Terri McKelvy, Debra Langevin, Sheralyn Snyder, Joyce Sawala, Dawn Brooks, David McKelvy, Ray McKelvy, Jim McKelvy, Ronnie Hamilton and Stephen Hamilton. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of St. Elizabeth Motherhouse. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. 646 East State Street, Olean, New York. For condolences, please visit www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com. 

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