Known as the town gossip, Rachel Lynde’s blunt demeanor rubs Anne the wrong way the moment she arrives in Avonlea. Calling Anne ugly, she is the recipient of a tongue-lashing from the young girl. Although she has the reputation of being a busybody, she has a strong friendship with her neighbour, Marilla. She is outspoken in almost every topic, and although her and her quiet husband Thomas are childless, she has plenty of advice to give Marilla on how to raise Anne.

Her film and television credits include appearances in Night Heat, Echoes in the Darkness, Fight for Life, Skate and The Last Detail. Her role in A Bird in the House garnered her a 1975 Canadian Film Award, the predecessor to today's Genies.

Hamilton's stage credits include Keely & Du, If We are Women, Dreamland, King Lear, Miracle Mother, The Arab's Mouth and Bob's Kingdom. She was the recipient of a Dora Mavor Moore Award as Best Supporting Actress for her role in I am Yours with the Tarragon Theatre.

Hamilton was honored with a Brenda Donahue Award for Distinguished Contribution to Theatre in Toronto in 1987.

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