Dean Joseph Hamilton, 72, of Burlington, WA, passed away on October 30, 2021. Dean was born on April 11, 1949, at Fairhaven Hospital in Burlington to Warren and Mildred Hamilton. He spent his childhood in Sedro Woolley and graduated from Burlington-Edison High School in 1967. In 1967 he married Darcy Mast and together they raised two children, Lisa and Kirk. He worked for the City of Burlington for 39 years in various departments. Additionally, Dean was a member of the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department for 19 years.

Dean loved to spend his time supporting his children and grandchildren in every single sport and activity. He enjoyed traveling to the Leavenworth/Wenatchee area for camping and pool time with his family every sunny weekend and any other chance he could. Dean was an avid fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed spending time outdoors including golfing with friends and family. He absolutely loved to play cribbage with his family and his coworkers. His grandchildren have fond memories of cribbage with Papa. Dean had a fondness for all things sweet from M&M's in his ice cream to Oreos for breakfast.

He is survived by his children and their spouses; Lisa Drye(Jay) and Kirk Hamilton(Leslie); sister Rochelle Greathouse; grandchildren BJ, Makenna, and Cael; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ron Hamilton, and sister Dolores Morrissey.

On behalf of Dean's family, we would like to thank Hospice of the Northwest for their incredible support during his last days. We would also like to thank all of the Creekside staff for their love and support for Dean. You made Creekside his home.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dean's memory to Hospice of the Northwest at https://www.hospicenw.org/ and by clicking the donate button or by calling 360-814-5550.

Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA