Farmingdale-William H. Hamlin age 80 passed away peacefully in his home in Farmingdale, Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born May 9, 1940 in Augusta, the son of Charles and Albertine Morin Hamlin. William was a loving fathe He worked retail during his career, making friends with everyone he came in contact with. Dad was the type of man that when he saw someone in need, he made sure whatever the need was, that the need was met. Dad enjoyed eating out, spending time with his children and grandchildren, shopping, and gathering for Friday night suppers; he loved to dance. We would like to thank Beacon Hospice, Nathan Harmon, MD, and Captain Lewis Residence Staff for their loving care and compassion during his journey. In addition, we give a very special thank you to his "Angel" Katherine Pushee form from Beacon Hospice; she was not just a nurse, she was a friend. His is predeceased by his Mother Albertine Hamlin, anFather Charlie Hamlin. Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years Sharon (Clough) Hamlin, 2 children Kim Dolley and her husband David and Trevor Hamlin and his wife Erika, 4 grandchildren Jacob and Samuel Dolley, Gabrielle and Beckett Hamlin, and great-grandson Brody Dyer Dolley, sister Susan Kidder and her husband Bernard Kidder, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 1PM at Oak Grove Cemetery in Gardiner, following CDC and State of Maine COVID guidelines. Following the service there will be an informal gathering at Sharon's home. Arrangements are by Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, where Condolences, Memories and Photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website familyfirstfuneralhomes.com