Doris M. Hammaker, 79, of Parkesburg, died on Monday, October 17, 2011 at the Chester County Hospital. She was the widow of the late Robert Hammaker and her first husband Michael J. Carrick who died in 1957. Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Beatrice Dunlap Hanna. Doris was lifelong resident of Parkesburg who was always looking out for her family and neighbors. She was also passionate about her flowers.
She is survived by three children; Margaret E. "Peggy" Andrews and Dorothy M. Carrick both of Christiana and Mick J. Carrick and wife Debbra of New Holland, six grandchildren, two step grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two siblings and one great grandson.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, followed by interment at the Upper Octorara Cemetery. Viewing at the funeral home from 10 to 11:00 am.
Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Grandmother
Mom, Aunt Dot, Uncle Mickey,
I am so sorry for your loss and how hurt you all are. It hurts me as well she was my Grandmother as well as my mom to. We all had very special memories of her and all she has done for us and others. I always have a very special place in my heart for her. She is not suffering no more. She is with God as one of his very special angels.
Good-bye My Friend
Good-bye dear friend! We love you and will miss you greatly. Life here will not be the same without your presence. You must know that Larry and I will miss our little gatherings, we all had a special friendship together. Please know that you are loved very much by lots of friends and family. Your children will have a terrible void in their lives that can never be filled by anyone else. Your loving ways and manners live on in your children, grand children and great-grand children.
It's good to know that you are now with many loved ones that went before you. You are now pain-free and enjoying a wonderful reunion with those loved ones that went before you, and remember we too will have a reunion one day.
Our prayers are sent to Dorothy, Peggy & Mickey and your families, please know that our hearts break for your loss. We shall always be here for you and please remember that you are loved.
Dearest Friend
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of one of my oldest and dearest friends. Doris and I grew up and lived as neighbors until we became teenagers an always remembered each other. The Grant Street kids were very close and remained friends forever. My deapest sympathy to her family. She is now in heaven preparing to continue her work as an angel
Alice Nitzenberger McCarty
peggy iam so sorry to hear
peggy iam so sorry to hear about miss doris. she was a kind loving careing woman. she was allways there for my sister marie buther when she was sick.such a very good neighbor to have. she will be missed.she missed bob so much now they are to gether and my sister too!her friend marie butcher
gail brown
Dear Peggy,Dorothy &
Dear Peggy,Dorothy & Mickey,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I will never forget the
fond memories of being around her as a child growing up on Gay Street. Doris was a kind & caring person. She was a devoted mother and loved her
family and like a mother to us neighborhood kids growing up.
As I became older, we would see each other out & about, and she always kept me up to date about you three kids. We would chat for an hour sometimes. She is in a better place now with no more pain.
Tenderly...May God's love heal your sorrow,
Gently.....May the prayers of friends ease your hurting,
Softly.....May God's peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Doris Aberts
On The Loss Of Your
On The Loss Of Your Mother,
Dear Peggy, Dorothy and Mickey,
Extending deepest sympathy to each of you and your families
at this time of sorrow. Your mother will be missed by all who knew her.
Take Care,
Redsie Mendenhall & Family
SORRY TO HEAR OF DORIS'S
SORRY TO HEAR OF DORIS'S PASSING. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I ALWAYS RAN INTO DORIS ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND SHE ALWAYS ASKED ABOUT THE FAMILY. SHE NEVER FORGOT ANY OF THE KIDS NAMES THAT GROW UP DOWN NEAR GRANT/GAY STREETS. DORIS WAS A VERY KIND AND LOVING PERSON.SHE LOVED TO TALK AND REMINISCE ABOUT ALL THE KIDS SHE REMEMBERED THAT LIVED DOWN THAT WAY. SHE WATCHED ALL GO UP AND HAVE CHILDREN OF OUR OWN. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HER.
So sorry for your loss
Dear Cousins - So sorry for your loss. Doris will be remembered as a kind person who always kept in touch will family. We are so grateful for her kindness in keeping in touch with Josephine Varnes, my grandmother.
Those memories make me smile. We have lost touch with family over the past few years and wanted to let you know that you are close to our hearts.
May God bring you strength and inner peace. Doris joins others in heaven now, he only takes the best. Blessings and hugs.
So Sorry TO Hear
Dear Peggy and Dorothy - just read previous Obits and saw the loss of your Mother. So sorry to hear . I remember we were all like family growing up on Grant St. I remember your Mom walking from her house to your Grandmom Hanna's when we played outside.
I have tons of fond memories of you guys and Grant St. Sad to see, with your Mom's passing another piece of the "GOOD ole Days" are gone !!
Take care -
Sincerely,
donna armstrong-Baugher