In June 2010, Payson Brea Hamilton, the daughter of Marla Samanka and Clyde Hamilton was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 1, at the age of six months. Payson Brea had a half sister Baylee Morgan Samanka that passed away December 23, 1999 at the age of three years old also from SMA.
This devastating disease is a genetic motor neuron disease affecting the voluntary muscles. She will never be able to sit up, crawl, walk, or even hold her head up. Payson lost the ability to swallow and feed and had eaten through a G tube through her stomach. Her life expectancy was 2 years old.
There was a benefit for Payson at the Hartland Fire Company in early November, where the community came out to support the young lady.
Sadly, the Gasport toddler passed away this week. Here's her obituary...
This devastating disease is a genetic motor neuron disease affecting the voluntary muscles. She will never be able to sit up, crawl, walk, or even hold her head up. Payson lost the ability to swallow and feed and had eaten through a G tube through her stomach. Her life expectancy was 2 years old.
There was a benefit for Payson at the Hartland Fire Company in early November, where the community came out to support the young lady.
Sadly, the Gasport toddler passed away this week. Here's her obituary...
Payson B. Hamilton, infant daughter of Marla Samanka and Clyde Hamilton, entered into rest Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in Women and Children Hospital Buffalo, NY, from complications of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She was born in Amherst, NY, on January 3, 2010.
Sister of Cierra, Gavyn, Walker Samanka and the late Baylee Samanka. Granddaughter of Sue White of Lockport, Nourian Tetrault of Royalton, Lula Grooms of Lockport and the late Tommy Hamilton and Kay Tetrault. Niece of Kerensa Grover, Robyn (Duke) Jones, Renee (Lou Rotella) Tetrault, Rhys (Melanie Guild) Tetrault, Justin (Kristina) Tetrault, Carleen Currie, Kevin (Clarice) Dennis, Tommy Hamilton, Jr., Becky Hamilton, Debra (Calvin) Wright, Melissa (Jack) Carson, Sean Hamilton and Felicia Grooms.
A Memorial Service will be held TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011 AT 11:00 AM in Victory Christian Church, 6886 S. Transit Road, Lockport, NY. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Families of SMA, PO Box 196, Libertyville, IL 60048-0196 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.
Sister of Cierra, Gavyn, Walker Samanka and the late Baylee Samanka. Granddaughter of Sue White of Lockport, Nourian Tetrault of Royalton, Lula Grooms of Lockport and the late Tommy Hamilton and Kay Tetrault. Niece of Kerensa Grover, Robyn (Duke) Jones, Renee (Lou Rotella) Tetrault, Rhys (Melanie Guild) Tetrault, Justin (Kristina) Tetrault, Carleen Currie, Kevin (Clarice) Dennis, Tommy Hamilton, Jr., Becky Hamilton, Debra (Calvin) Wright, Melissa (Jack) Carson, Sean Hamilton and Felicia Grooms.
A Memorial Service will be held TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011 AT 11:00 AM in Victory Christian Church, 6886 S. Transit Road, Lockport, NY. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Families of SMA, PO Box 196, Libertyville, IL 60048-0196 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.
