HAZEL, JOSEPH M.D.F.R.C.P – Dr. Joseph J. Hazel passed away peacefully, with family by his side at May Court Hospice, Ottawa, ON on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Survived by his beloved wife Joan of 54 years. Loving father of John (Colette George) and Jane (Greg MacDougall). Cherished Grampy of Nicole and Stephanie Hazel and Camryn and Drew MacDougall. Dear brother of Fred (Alma) of St. John, NB. Joseph will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Born in Saint John, NB he was the son of the late Charles and Florence (Murphy). A Highly-achieving student at St. Vincent’s Boys’ School and Saint John High School, he graduated from St. F.X. University and Dalhousie Medical School. He also did post graduate studies in California and New York before establishing a long-term practice in Montreal. Joseph had a distinguished career as a radiation oncologist at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and as an associate professor at McGill University. He was a kind, gentle man who will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues and all who knew him. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to Dr. Louise Coulombe and all the staff and volunteers at May Court Hospice for their expert and compassionate care.
Friends may pay respects at St. Augustine’s Church (1060 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON) Monday, December 1, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by A Mass in Memory at 12 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Kelly Funeral Home, 505 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON (613-235-6712). Donations in Joseph’s memory can be made to Hospice Care, Ottawa. Condolences and sharing of memories can be made at www.kellyfh.ca