Willard R. Hamlin

Willard R. Hamlin (Jake), age 85, passed peacefully in Glassboro, NJ on October 16, 2026 with his sons at his side. Born in Bridgeboro, NJ to the late Harry J. and Aline Emily (Hubbs) Hamlin. He was preceded by his wife Elaine Joyce (Magowan) Hamlin (Mickie), and his brother, Walter H. Hamlin of Palmyra, NJ.

Jake built his home in Tabernacle, NJ where he lived for over 50 years. He retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, antiques, carpentry, furniture restorations, and watching automotive shows and races. In his early life, he was a rod and custom car enthusiast and competed in Northeast car shows including Show & Shine style car shows. In 1961, he won the NHRA East Coast Regional best in show for his customized 1954 Ford Customline sedan at the Atco Dragway in New Jersey.

Jake is survived by his sons and daughter-in-laws, Steven Michael (Mary) Hamlin and Matthew D. (Vicki) Hamlin, and many cousins including the Hamlins of Delanco. Honoring his wishes, a private service will be directed by LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory in Atco, NJ on October 21, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in loving memory of Elaine and Willard Hamlin to the American Cancer Society.