resting_place death_place death_date years_active birth_place birth_date article_title name occupation
mount pleasant cemetery , toronto toronto , ontario 7 february 1996 1940s-1996 kingston , ontario 11 december 1926 barbara hamilton -lrb- actress -rrb-
 barbara hamilton actor
barbara hamilton -lrb- actress -rrb-

barbara hamilton -lrb- 11 december 1926 -- 7 february 1996 -rrb- was a canadian actress in film , television and theatre .
after studies at brockville collegiate institute , she attended the university of toronto where her early performances were featured at the hart house theatre .
she is known for roles in films and television series such as `` road to avonlea '' .
her theatre performances have included the `` spring thaw '' review .
hamilton died as a result of breast cancer in 1996 at the age of 69 .
that year , the toronto alliance for the performing arts established the barbara hamilton award to honour those who demonstrate excellence in the performing arts .
