Hazel Campbell
Born In: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Passed in: Canada
Passed on: April 22nd, 2014
It is with heavy hearts that we note the passing of Hazel Sarah Campbell on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014.
Hazel was born in Saint John, N.B., daughter of Sadie (Crawford) and Sidney Jones.
She was predeceased by her son, Carl (Monica) Gerow; her sisters, Ethyl Myers, Vera Holburn, and Evelyn Joseph, as well as, her brothers, Sydney Jones, Sterling Jones, Eldridge Jones, Harry Jones and her grandson, Rossy Gerow.
Surviving is son, Leonard (Celesta) Gerow, daughter, Heather Jupp and sister, Gladys Parker. Also survived by grandchildren, Carl Gerow, Leonard Gerow, Allister Gerow, Shelley Gerow, Dwayne Gerow, George Jupp and Scott Jupp; great-grandchildren, Haley Johnston, Amanda Gerow, James Gerow, Loren Gerow, Bailey Gerow, Breanna MacLean, Andy Garnier, Melissa Sherwood-Gerow, Norah Jean Jupp, Griffin Jupp, Connor Jupp, and Caylea Jupp.
Born in Saint John, N.B., Hazel moved to Toronto at an early age and then spread her wings to spend time in Florida and California before settling in Cape Breton, the home of her heart.
Hazel was a president of the Women’s Institute of Nova Scotia, a Matron in the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Daughters of The Nile, the Rebecca Lodge and St. John’s Anglican Church in Point Edward. In her early years, Hazel became a booking agent for professional musicians. After settling in Cape Breton, Hazel became an active member of the community by operating various business ventures including a home for persons with special needs, a farming venture. She worked in the pulp industry, ran a variety store, as well as multiple bed and breakfasts, commercial properties and local motels.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday April 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and the funeral will be held in the chapel Tuesday April 29th at 2 p.m., with Reverend Laura McCue officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society and condolences can be sent to www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mailed to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
Hazel was a friend to many and will be sadly missed by her card playing friends, the business community and most of all by her family. We are everything we are because she loved us.