by Kathie Grifiths kgrifiths@obantimes.co.uk
Loving tribute has been paid to one of Lochaber’s oldest residents, Chrissie Hamill, who has died aged 104. Mrs Hamill passed away peacefully on Monday August 6 at her self-contained flat in Victoria Court, Fort William. Despite a life hit by many tragedies, well-known Mrs Hamill led a full and active life until hip trouble took its toll. However, she still enjoyed feisty conversations and opinionated debates, said her son-in-law Robert MacFarlane who lives in South Africa. ‘She will be missed by many and while her funeral will be a time of sadness, it will be a celebration of life. I presume she would have been the oldest or at least one of the oldest residents in the area. She was definitely the oldest staying at Victoria Court’, said Mr MacFarlane.