Birth date: Sep 16, 1964 Death date: Jan 19, 2026
Arlene Maureen Hamilton, lovingly known for her strength, wit, and unwavering love, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 61. She was born on September 16, 1964, in Westmoreland, Jamaica, to the late Louis Hamilton and J Read Obituary
I had the pleasure of being her Loctitian for the last three years. She came in the salon once a month for a wash & retwist. Every appointment she greeted me with a smile and hug! I absolutely love seeing her with Angie and Rylee all three generations of women bonding, laughing together having a good time. Truly black girl magic at every appointment! She will greatly be missed.
Four words I would like to say about this good woman are: tough as a rock. I will always love and remember her. Big sis. 💚
Though I miss you so much,I am not sad.I have only happy memories of you.The many jokes we shared and the laughs we had.The exchange of plants on photographs and having our long conversations on everyday life.
Continue to sleep well.Your memories will live on.
Mom, you’ve surely messed me up with this one… I was blessed to meet you just one year ago this month, and who knew you would take your rest so soon? I hate goodbyes.
I just want to rewind time to us conversing about good old Jamaican dishes and you making me a wonderful dinner the day you met me. Take me back to Waffle House, where we all sat together with Reggie and Rylee, laughed, and ate as you traveled with Angie and me to our clinical orientation in Kentucky.
I had so much stress in that season, not sure if you could tell or not, but you took me in as a daughter, and you made me feel welcome from the time I arrived for that trip until the time I went back home. Man, was I blessed with some amazing meals that only your hands could make! I felt like I was back home in the islands for a bit, just being spoiled with good old Jamaican cooking.
Boy, did we laugh during that whole trip and afterward. When we exchanged numbers, I knew the relationship was about to become stronger. Through each other’s trials and successes, we were there. I am so glad I held onto our conversations. In my heart, your kindness will always remain.
Nothing makes me laugh out loud more than you messing with my eyelashes at graduation. I believe it was something to the effect of, “Michelle, now why the hell did you choose those darn eyelashes?” lolol. Now I can’t buy a pair without thinking of you.
Love you always. Sleep in perfect peace. 🕊️
During the time I lived with Arlene & Andradeen I learned something about this special lady. As my step-mother she did not hesitate to treat me as if I were her own flesh and blood. I didn't really notice or understand until later in life exactly what type of person it takes to do such a thing for a young child. I will always appreciate the kindness and love she showed me as well as the continued discipline she gave me. My sister and I were blessed to both have you as part of our lives and your memory and greatest accomplishment I know as you told me at the baby shower was seeing what your daughter had become. You were so proud of your daughter and as you spoke I could see the passion in your eyes. You spoke as if it were just yesterday we had just seen each other last even though it had been years since our last encounter. But you still acknowledged me as someone close to you like time never passed. You always said hard work will pay off and your were now liar. Gone too soon but forever in my memories.
Doyen,
I have only known Arlene for a few years, but the woman I got to know and grew to love was a fighter for life and her family. I will always keep close to my heart my memories of passing her out walking religiously every day and sometimes stopping to talk, while other times hearing her shout to me 'you go girl!'. She had a light around her that always made me smile. You will be missed dearly my friend but I know you are looking down on me and walking by my side. 🙏🏼
