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Tributes paid to Wrexham pub landlord after sudden death
Glenn Hamilton sadly died at Wrexham Maelor Hospital on June 18 due to coronary thrombosis (blood clot on the heart) - two days before his 53rd birthday.
Loving husband of Patricia for almost 30 years, and proud father of twin boys Lyndon and Cameron, he will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.
Glenn with his twin boys, Lyndon and Cameron (Image: Family photo) He ran The King William pub in Summerhill, alongside Patricia, for the last nine years. As a testament to his character, over 200 people attended his funeral at Pentre Bychan Crematorium.
Glenn, a proud Scotsman, served in the army for 24 years - meeting Patricia while posted in Northern Ireland.
Their children were born in Glasgow before the family moved to the Wrexham area.
Glenn, Patricia, Lyndon and Cameron (Image: Family photo) Paying tribute, Patricia said: "He'd do anything for anybody. One of the last conversations he had with one of our regulars, Bryn, was that Bryn was talking about having a long car journey to collect car parts.
"Glenn asked where Bryn was going, and after hearing where he said he was heading that way anyway and said he'd do a little de-tour to pick up the parts for Bryn - who's in his 70s and wasn't looking forward to the drive.
"That's just an example of the sort of man Glenn was."
Glenn and pub regular, Cliff Phillpott (Image: Family photo) She added: "He was a cheeky chappy, and would always have little jokes with people. He loved football, and was a Celtic and Liverpool fan. All three of my boys were born in Glasgow - and I love the fact that all my boys were Scottish.
"He taught our boys (now aged 16) to play pool from a young age, and they both play pool for Wales u18s. He also coached the Llay junior football team they play for. He loved the boys, and our dogs, so much - and sadly missed their recent school prom.
(Image: Family photo) "As landlord of the pub, he was really popular. He'd always know what channel to turn on the TV when certain people came in, and he'd always give our older ladies a hug goodbye when they left - as well as a kiss on the cheek when they asked: 'Where's my kiss'. People came from all over for the funeral."
A spokesperson for The Welsh Pool Association (WPA) said: "The Welsh Pool Association would like to send their condolences to the family of Glenn Hamilton.
"We are truly saddened to hear of his sudden passing. A true loss to the pool community, as a father to two of our international unders players, Lyndon and Cameron, and as a WPA team manager. RIP, Glenn."
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Annie Perry, a member of the Summerhill community, set up a GoFundMe page for Patricia and family at this difficult time. It has raised over £600 and can accessed via
It states: "This page has been set up at a time when we are all truly devastated by the sudden passing of the amazing Glenn Hamilton, we are thinking of Trish, Lyndon and Cameron as they work through this difficult time.
"Glenn, Trish, Lyndon and Cameron have been a huge part of our community running The King William pub for many years. They have been there for so many of us when we've had a rubbish day or when we are celebrating, they have made it the heart of the community and we want to now show our appreciation for being there for us to now be there for them.
Glenn and Patricia on their wedding day. (Image: Family photo) "We want to help eliminate the immediate financial burden, to take away some of the stress so they can concentrate on each other as a family and can focus on getting through this time."
It adds: "With our support to raise some funds, hopefully we will be able to help in a practical way.
"We understand that we are in hard financial times, so if you can donate anything to help, to show our love and support we would very much appreciate it. Let's gather together when Trish, Lyndon and Cameron need us the most."
