Anna Marie Hamilton (née Meldrum)
Anna Marie Hamilton (née Meldrum) passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. She met her breast cancer diagnosis as she met everything in life—directly, honestly, and with unflinching strength. At her side, as he had been since 1972, was her devoted husband, Norm.
Born on June 21, 1953, in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, to her mother, Edna, Anna grew up in the lively company of many siblings. Life’s tides carried her west, where she met Norm and began a partnership that spanned more than five decades.
In Summerside, Prince Edward Island, they welcomed their daughter Jennifer, and later in Whitehorse, Yukon their son Elliot. Together they built a life defined by community and enduring love.
She is survived by her husband, Norm; her children, Jenny (Becky) Hamilton and Elliot (Alain) Hamilton-Boucher; and her siblings, Stephen (Joanne) Meldrum and Charles Waite. She was predeceased by her mother, Edna Muriel Waite; her brothers Lewis Waite, Victor Meldrum, Calvin Meldrum, Freeman Waite, and Reg Waite; and her baby sister, Geraldine Nixdorf. She will also be deeply missed by her extended family and her many dear friends, whose love and fellowship meant so much to her.
To know Anna was to know steadiness. In uncertain moments, she was the one you could lean on. She believed deeply in recovery and healing, in showing up as your truest self, and in the quiet grace of second chances. Many lives found balance in her calm conviction that gentleness is its own kind of strength.
She once wrote, “Thank God for all my self-help books I had read over the years because I knew exactly what to do when Fear hit. Get back on that bike and ride.” That was Anna—afraid at times, perhaps, but never willing to let fear have the final word.
Before she died, Anna left a simple, urgent wish: That women get tested. “Do not wait. Go!”
Her laughter, kindness, and unshakable steadiness remain with us. She showed us how to face life honestly, to rise after we fall, and to love without reservation. The marks of such a life do not fade—they ripple outward, through every act of courage and compassion inspired by her example.
And in that love, Anna remains.
Clara Rutherford
Deepest sympathy to all the family ❤️.. May Anna rest in peace as she lives on in our hearts and memories.
Norm Hamilton
Thank you, Clara ❤️
Liz McCulley
Deepest sympathy to all of Anna’s dear family. Anna’s love and memories will live on in all our hearts. RIP my sweet cousin and friend. 💕
Norm Hamilton
Thanks, Liz.
Lori Lemieux
May Anna rest in peace and her friends and family comforted knowing she will always be remembered with love and kindness. ❤️🙏
Rachel Kyle formerly Lewis.
I’ll never forget when you came to our place the first time in 1979.You had a great impact in my life.It was very obvious how much you loved each other.My thoughts are with you Norm Jenny and Elliot.❤️
Debbie Morris
My Deepest Condolences To Your Family, Has Been Many Years Since I Seen Anna. She Was A Beautiful Person. Hugs
Antoinette GreenOliph
Mr Hamilton, my sincere heartfelt condolences to you, Jenny, and your family. It is a very sad thing you are having to face right now. I wish you courage, love, and peace in handling this.
Carrie
Oh Norm! I am so so sorry. SHMBO was truly, truly magnificent and beautiful and funny and wicked funny and tall and just so wonderful. She was so loved and always will be. There just aren’t enough words. Sending so much love to you friend. – Carrie
David Hedmann
Just reading about Anna’s passing. A great loss to family and friends. My condolences to them.
Barb Schan
Thinking of you and your family while honouring Anna with love and prayers.
April (Mosher) Sorichetti
Anna was a beautiful soul. We had many a deep chat, and I appreciate and cherish every one of them. Blessings and love to her husband, Norm, of whom she was so proud and spoke of with great love.