McMaster, Hamilton James Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (nee Nelligan); loving father of Maureen, Michael (Martha) and Kathleen McMaster; dear grandfather of six; brother of Mary McGovern and the late John and Thomas McMaster. Hamilton was a 35 years employee of the Chicago Public Schools as a teacher, principal and a district & field Superintendent. In lieu of flowers donation to The Melanoma Research Foundation, 1411 K Street, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 would be appreciated. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Hamilton's memorial at smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 1, 2016.

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Alene Fishbein

August 22, 2019

Some years after Dr. McMaster's death, I still think of what a genuine human being he was. He was very honest in his opinions. He said things as they are/were. I only wish that men and women in the teaching profession would have the integrity he had. I do not think he eve showed favoritism to any. He treated me with dignity and respect. He judged people on their merits. What an example for all educators.

Gary Moriello

October 4, 2016

As a District Superintendent in CPS, Dr. McMaster established a preparation program for the Principal's Exam in the 82'-83' school year. I had just begun teaching in his district and I signed up.

I can truthfully say that without the expert preparation provided by Dr. McMaster, I would not have passed Principal's Exam in May 1983, and later spend twenty years as the principal of the Gladstone Elementary School. Thank you, Dr. McMaster. Rest in peace.

Alene Fishbein

August 29, 2016

Dr. MacMaster was District 25 Superintendent in the Chicago Public Schools when I first started to teach. He was so good to me. He was fair, very smart and kind. All his staff liked him. He trusted all of us and gave us faith in our abilities. When I think of my teaching days, I think how well he knew what to do and how to do it. He inspired me and others who taught. Teaching is a noble profession and he believed it, I know. I did not know his family, but they should be so very proud of their father and grandfather.

August 28, 2016

So sorry, a good man, many good memories that always ended with a smile....Joe McMaster

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Queen of All Saints Basilica

6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL

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6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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