Robert Kenneth Hazle – 83, Debert, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in La Tuque, Quebec, he was a son of the late Robert and Nettie (Young) Hazle.
Robert served with Royal Canadian Navy from 1955 – 1985 and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Somme Branch 31, Dartmouth. An avid outdoorsman, he loved gardening and berry picking; he especially loved roses. He was a faithful fan of Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays and enjoyed coin collecting, bowling and was an ardent recycler.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Charlotte Therese (Fosseneuve); children, Rhonda Hazle, Debert; Karen (Tony) Wells, Lantz; Reggie Hazle, Cole Harbour; grandchildren, Dwayne Hackett, Laura (Duane) Valad, Jaime (Dave) Curry, Chuck Wells; great grandchildren, Cody Wells, Isaiah Bray, Hunter Valad, Mia Curry, Justice Curry; sisters, Beryl Pedersen, Calgary, Alberta; Dorothy (Sam) Dubois, Fonthill, Ontario; four nieces; four nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Jack Hazle.
Special thanks are extended to Dr. Farrahi and the staff of Intermediate Care (3rd floor Colchester East Hants Health Centre)
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Robert’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow. Interment will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Middle Road Cemetery. Debert.
If so desired, donations in Robert’s memory to Salvation Army (Truro Corps) or Colchester SPCA are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Robert’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.comazlHa