Bette J. Hamlin, 83, of Riverside, California, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018, following her battle with cancer. She was originally from Chelsea, Maine, and graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine. She then went on to graduate from Central Maine General Hospital’s Radiology Technicians program. She worked as an x-ray tech for 26 years. Bette married the love of her life, Herbert Hamlin, August 15, 1969. They both worked at the Augusta State Hospital for many years and then traveled, worked, and lived in many states throughout the U.S.
Bette loved to dance to Big Band music and did so, often, for many years. She was a lover of cooking, jigsaw puzzles. She also had a love for dogs. Especially those she owned throughout the years: Shingo, Caesar and Addie. Bette loved socializing and had many friends all over the U.S. Bette always had a great sense of humor despite her many health issues, and was always eager to share a smile and a joke or two. Bette will certainly be missed by many!
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Alice Hinds, her beloved son, Mark Theriault, and brother-in-law, Joe Mouton. She leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Herbert Hamlin; step-daughter, Lynn Hamlin (Renee Amundson); sister, Tess Mouton; niece, Kathy Shuford (Scott); great nephews, Joseph and Sam; nephew, Mark Mouton (Deborah); great nephews, James and Zach; great niece, Riley; cousin, Arlene Gervais; granddaughter, Megan Drumm; 2 great-granddaughters; niece, Donna Kullack; great nephews, Greg and Richard; niece, Sara Locke Jackson (William); great nephews, Nick Brace and Jereme Brace; great niece, Chloe Dantinne; great great nephews, Logan and Aiden; nephews, Charlie, Paul and Dwayne Locke.
A memorial service is to be held Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 2:30pm at Magnolia Grand
8537 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Committal Service will be held at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 10:45am.
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