Hill, Hazel Lillian, Great Village, Col. Co., passed away
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre,
Truro, in her 96th year, with her family at her
side. Born in South Maitland, she was a daughter of the late
John and Lillian (Baxter) Robinson. Hazel was a member of St. James
United Church Great Village and a member of the U.C.W. She
was a founding member of the Great Village Garden Club and a member of
the Cavell Rebekah Lodge No. 72. Hazel considered her family her
greatest treasure. In her life she was always willing to take up the
cause of anyone in need with anything she could do. Hazel was
talented, intelligent and had a keen wit. Her love of music was
boundless. For years Hazel contributed a column to the Shore Line
Journal. Hazel loved beauty: in nature, arts and creation. Always a
lady, Hazel was dressed for each day with her hair done and wearing
her beads. Hazel was an excellent cook and enjoyed all types of
handiwork. Each day mum counted her blessings. Her faith and trust in
God was strong. For a life well lived and lessons well taught we thank
you mum.
She is survived by sons, Carleton MacLean (Thelma) of Sheet
Harbour, Robert Hill (Betty) of Great Village, Ferguson Hill (Ter) of
Scottsdale, Arizona; daughter Martha Hill of Winnipeg, MB; her
treasured grandchildren and great grand-children; several nieces,
nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her first husband Daniel MacLean; her
second husband Erle Merton Hill; grandchildren Lisa Ann, Andrew;
brothers, Wesley, Vincent, Marvin; sisters, Jean, Mary. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family.
No visitation by family request. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro
from where funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 9,
2017, at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in Mahon Cemetery, Great Village.
Donations in Mum’s memory may be made to the Mahon Cemetery
or to a charity of choice. Private messages of condolence can be sent
to the family by viewing Mum’s obituary and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com