Matthew Sloan Hamill

March 12, 1970 - April 24, 2017

Matthew Sloan Hamill passed away unexpectedly in San Francisco on the morning of April 24, 2017. He was the youngest son of Tim and Catherine Hamill of Tiburon. He leaves his brothers Andrew (Stephanie) and Scott (Michelle) and his twin nephews Connor Tim and Grant Hartwell Hamill. He also leaves his much loved aunt, uncle and cousins. He was predeceased by his Dibble Grandparents and his Uncle Douglas Dibble (Susan).

Matthew was raised in Mill Valley attending local schools. His high school years he commuted to San Francisco where he graduated from Sterne School. He also attended schools in Louisiana where he developed a lasting fondness for Cajun music, culture and cuisine.

In 1995 Matthew graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He then worked as a chef for restaurants and food providers in Marin and San Francisco.

Matthew enjoyed living in San Francisco. He walked from one end of the City to the other. He frequented museums and searched for neighborhood restaurants to experience. He was a third generation member of the Mechanics Institute Library.

Matthew felt privileged to work as a Supervisor and Food Coordinator for the Veterans’ community in the Presidio. He greatly enjoyed both his work and friendships there.

A private service is planned at a future date. Donations in Matthew Hammill’s name may be made to Sterne School, 2690 Jackson St., San Francisco 94115 or to the Mechanics Institute Library, 57 Post St. San Francisco CA 94104.