Pictou Landing - Hazel Marion (Trenholm) Smith, age 99, of Pictou Landing, formerly of Truro, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 in the Aberdeen Hospital.
Born in Trenton, she was a daughter of the late Frank Albert and Florence (Harvey) Trenholm.
Hazel attended Trenton schools and then moved to Truro and married Lyle Smith.
She was a very accomplished hairdresser and ran a shop in her home for many years.
During her years in Truro, she gave loving care in her home to her mother-in-law and father-in-law and later, her mother and father, and, following his stroke, looked after her husband until he passed away.
In the late 90’s, she purchased a cottage in Pictou Landing overlooking Pictou Harbour, a view she loved from day one and later turned it into a permanent home where she remained until her passing.
She never lost her hunger for knowledge and pursued many hobbies including: golf, skating, swimming, pottery making, barbershop singing, ukulele, keyboard, painting and gardening. For her 90th birthday, she requested a guitar. She loved music and everyone who came to her home had to watch her video of Don Ho.
She had a love of animals, especially her cats.
Her neighbours found her amazing for her age.
Through the years, she kept in touch with friends by writing letters.
She is survived by a nephew, Barry (Marilyn) Trenholm, Trenton; niece: Karen Trenholm, Florida; grand-nieces: Debbie (Fred) Davis, Cathy (Fred) Fergus, Linda (Peter) Robertson, and their mother, Donna MacNaughton; Karen Lee Farrington; grand-nephews: Frank Trenholm; Jake Trenholm; many great grand-nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lyle Smith; brothers: Chet and Merle; infant sister, Olive; nephew, Bob MacNaughton.
Cremation has taken place.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Donations in her memory may be made to the S.P.C.A.
Arrangements are under the direction of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca