Mrs Ivy Hamilton
(Elgin)
Suddenly but peacefully at Dr Gray’s, Hospital on Monday 11th January, Ivy aged 63. Beloved wife of John (Hammy), Devoted Mother to Andrew and Cheryl, Cherished Grandmother to Ava. Much-loved Sister, Sister- In-law, Aunt and Friend too many.
Funeral Private due to current restrictions. Those wishing to pay their respects the Funeral cortege will be pass the White Horse Inn at 13.30 pm on Thursday 21st January. Please follow all current social distancing rules. Help protect the NHS and stay safe.
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Stuart wrote
30th Jan 2021
RIP Ivy (the boss) always made time for me and everyone. Will be missed. Simmie x
Gemma wrote
22nd Jan 2021
Not only did i have the pleasure of you as a boss but also had you as a friend. You will definitely not be forgotten. Rest easy ivy Simply the best xxx
Moray wrote
22nd Jan 2021
Ivy, One last dram for the road The Whiter will never be the same R.I.P. - Never Forgotten 💔
Nikki wrote
21st Jan 2021
So sorry to hear about your passing Ivy 💔 you were such a lovely lady and up for a laugh. Think of Cheryl, hammy and the rest of the family at this sad time. Love from nikki and Ross xxx
Moira wrote
21st Jan 2021
A good heart has stopped beating Ivy (Ivory). We hope everyone's fond memories and stories about you bring comfort to Andrew, Cheryl, Ava and Hammy (Hamster) during this really sad time in their lives. RIP Ivy. Love Moira & Ian xx
Vicky wrote
21st Jan 2021
Ivy, you were one of the first people to welcome me to Elgin nearly 10yrs ago when i took over the Granary. You were a pub landlady to look up to; no nonsense, always smiling no matter how busy, and was everyones sister, mum, auntie with a listening ear & time for anyone ! You will be greatly missed x
Marianne wrote
21st Jan 2021
It is with a very heavy heart I am thinking of you and the family today. It came as such a shock, and it is hard to not be able to come to give you the send off you most certainly deserved and to be able to give our full support to your lovely family. You are someone I always looked up to in my life, such a strong hardworking Mum, with a great sense of humour and full of fun. I will always remember you just like the last time we saw each other only a few weeks ago. A lovely wee moment just seeing you at the house when I was coming to Mums, and us having big smiles and our wee hello as usual, felt like everything was as it should be. x
Joanna wrote
21st Jan 2021
Ivy you were one of the most wonderful people I've ever met , your wicked humour your generosity but most of all you kindness from your big heart I will miss you so much the pub will never be the same again R.I.P 💗
Fiona wrote
20th Jan 2021
We will miss you very much. Had some great laughs and fun times over the years. Was a real pleasure to have you as my Auntie. Rest in Peace Auntie Ivy. Lots o f love Fi and Katie.xxxxx
Colin wrote
20th Jan 2021
Still finding this hard too believe, you will be sorely missed and never ever forgotten, R I P Ivy.. Fly high.💙❤🤍.
Peter wrote
19th Jan 2021
Always made me laugh with your banter, after knowing you for over 25 years you were always the same person as the years went on, funny, kind and caring. Such a sad loss and you will be greatly missed by many. Skinbaz
Caroline wrote
17th Jan 2021
So sorry for your loss so heartbreaking, to hear thinking of you Cheryl hammy and family love Caroline and Rod xxx
Alexander wrote
17th Jan 2021
R.I.P THE LEGEND. ..SIMPLY THE BEST BETTER THAN ALL THE REST xxx
Angela wrote
16th Jan 2021
Sending all the love to the family and thinking of you all from pat’s quines and the Victoria bar quines always in our thoughts such a gem of a woman xxx
Danny wrote
15th Jan 2021
Our thoughts are with you on this very sad and sudden loss,ivy was the heart of our family and the community she will be sadly missed by me and Val.Fly high with the angels and hope.you are dancing in the sky with love ones. GOOD NIGHT GODBLESS.Danny and Val mcleod xx
Nigel & carole wrote
15th Jan 2021
Dearest Ivy, there is no words to say how much we will miss you , the whiter and Elgin will never be the same, miss you always wee pal Nigel and Carole
Lynne wrote
15th Jan 2021
Still can't believe we won't see you anymore,magaluf will never be the same,gonna miss you loads, you was one amazing lady.we can still see you now eating the kebab meat in the take away.every time he cut it for a customer he come back it would be gone,he was nt sure if it was you cos u looked so innocent every time he looked at you but it was funny,you was my partner in crime,I'm going to miss you loads,r.i.p ivy,you might be gone but you will never be forgotten,always in our hearts,love you loads,love from lynne Gareth and dad (mel) xx
Vince wrote
15th Jan 2021
A great family friend who will be dearly missed by us all. We have fond memories of enjoyable times in her company, from Vince first footing at their house at New Year’s to times in the White Horse. Forever it our thoughts. Vince, Liz, Scott &Kirsty x
Shane wrote
15th Jan 2021
R.I.P Ivy, gonna miss oor card school roond the pool table, but most of all the voice coming fae behind bar shouting Shane did you switch radiator off,it’s freezing in here😂
Nicola wrote
15th Jan 2021
So very sorry uncle John, Andrew and Cheryl to hear of aunt ivy's passing. Aunt ivy was a Down to earth amazing women who always had time for us if we bumped into her. Loved also her tales of her travels abroad and the fact she was willing to spy on Albert in magaluf on his golfing holiday as you were both there then. She will be a miss to lots of people. I wish I could be there to show our respects but I'm hoping this goes a little to make up for that. Thinking of you all right now love nicola xx
Paul wrote
14th Jan 2021
Thinking of use all during this time. Sorry I can’t be there to say my goodbyes but will always have the memory’s.. 💔
Moira wrote
14th Jan 2021
Sending our deepest condolences for all the family on the loss of such a beautiful lady. Fly high Ivy, you will never be forgotten. Much love Moira & Wil
Jaime wrote
14th Jan 2021
I've known Ivy most of my life as a neighbour and family friend and I think we can all agree theres been some memories Ryan's Music has to be a first lol the car crashing at the junction and parking perfectly in your front garden...my favourite memory of Ivy was when I was in hospital with E coli and Ivy was inat the same time getting her thyroid surgery and she came wandering into my room plonked herself down and started tapping away and the nurse came in mortified saying this is an isolation room get out ....then 5 minutes later there was a chap at the glass panel on my door and it was Ivy holding up a pack of fags pissing herself laughing cause I couldn't get one ....she was a wonderful woman loved by so many and my heard is breaking right now for Hammy,Andrew Cheryl and all family xxx
Sheena wrote
14th Jan 2021
RIP Ivy, u truly were a lovely woman 🌹🌹 Sending prayers to u Hammy, Andrew , Cheryl, Ava and family. Lots of love Sheena and Family ♥️♥️
George wrote
14th Jan 2021
Ivy I’ve known you a long time, being a bishop Miller for many a year, my daughter and yours Cheryl grew up together and we know there is a lot to tell there but we did what we could as they grew up, Hammy was a godsend when both Sheree and Kelly were pranging their cars but nothing was a problem for you both, yous were always there when I had any problems so thank you you and you will be sorely missed, rip Ivy.
Fiona wrote
14th Jan 2021
Ivy, you were one in a million. Remembering working with you in the Whiter, so many drunken nights, meeting you and Hammy on holiday and you feeding Erin her ever first mashed tatties in a pub in Spain - they are still her favourite food now 😂. Our thoughts go out to Hammy, Andrew, Cheryl, Ava and all of the family xx
Kareen wrote
14th Jan 2021
I remember my first night in Elgin, popped my head into the Whiter to ask 'how much Jim Laidlaw took out of the bank at a time', Ivy told me £10!!! - that was our first encounter. From then we got on, became friends, buddies and at this minute, I would love to do nothing more than have a dram with you Ivy Jean. My heart goes out to Hammy. Andrew, Cheryl, Ava and the rest of the family. I will cherish memories of our Elgin holiday Mondays, Pool nights, Jo's, holidays and Pub Treasure hunts to name but a few. You will always be in my thoughts. Don't cause too much commotion up there. Torr Gaol Kareen x
Marino wrote
14th Jan 2021
Very sad to hear of your passing Ivy. I have many great memories of time spent in your company. You were a huge part of my youth and adulthood. Thinking of you family at this sad time, you were loved by so many. You will be sorely missed by all that knew you. Love and condolences sent. Marino and Emma Cabrelli xxx
Christine and Benzie wrote
14th Jan 2021
Ivy will be a big loss to all family, friends and the Whiter. She will be sorely missed and going for drink up town will never be th same. RIP IVY 💖💖 Our thoughts are with Hammy, Andrew, Cheryl, and Ava also all family members xx
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