HAMILTON: The Hamilton family sadly announces the passing of their beloved William Arthur "Billy" Hamilton Jr., age 40 years, on Friday, December 16, 2011. Billy is survived by his loving fiance, Stacie, their children, Hayden, Payton, Emily and Spencer; his parents, Bill and Marg Hamilton and his sisters; Nancy, Colleen, Barb and Karen. The Ceremony to Celebrate Billy's Life will be held at the McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church, 635 McDiarmid Drive on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Darryl McAuley will officiate. A private interment will be held at the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation to a passion of Billy's: Kidsport, Sport Manitoba, Westman Region, Rm. 146, 340-9th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 6C2. Complete obituary information will follow.