HAZELL, ARTHUR WILLIAM THOMAS
Arthur William Thomas Hazell, passed away on February 2, 2015 at the age of 78. Survived by
his loving wife Carmen, daughter Corinne (Martin) McLean, sons
Arthur (Janice) and Darryl (Wendy), grandchildren Cameron (Bekah), Lindsay, Scott, Alana (Ben), Andrea, Christiaan, Haley, Gabriel and Jonah, and his
sister Joyce (Charlie) O’Hara.
Born in North Battleford, SK, Art moved to Vancouver as a child where he grew up,
worked and met the love of his life Carmen, with whom
he cherished 56 years of marriage. He enjoyed 37 years
of working with all the amazing people at Evergreen
Press and retired from his career at Keystone Business Forms. Art was highly involved with minor sports in
Richmond where he raised his family, eventually
retiring to Pender Island. Relocating to Kelowna in
2004 he and Carmen officially became snowbirds
enjoying winters in Palm Desert and summers in
the Okanagan. Art loved golf and fishing, jujubes
and chocolate, but mostly he loved his
family. His wisdom, guidance, humor and love
will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Quilchena
Golf and Country Club, 3551 Granville Ave, Richmond,
BC, on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 1:00 pm. There will
be an open house remembrance for those in the Kelowna
area on Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm at the home
of Arthur’s son Darryl. Heartfelt thanks to
Dr. Rachel Carver for her professionalism and for
leaving no stone unturned, Kelowna General Hospital,
and Hospice House for their sincere, compassionate care. You are all angels.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
Central Okanagan Hospice Association –
Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna,
BC, V1Y 2Z6.
Condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com
250-860-7077.