We Remember
HAZELL, Arthur William Thomas
— February 2, 2015
HAZELL, Arthur William Thomas passed away on February 2, 2015 at the age of 78. Survived by his loving wife Carmen, daughter Corinne (Martin) McLean, sons Arthur (Janice) and Darryl (Wendy), grandchildren Cameron (Bekah), Lindsay, Scott, Alana (Ben), Andrea, Christiaan, Haley, Gabriel and Jonah, and his sister Joyce (Charlie) O’Hara.
Born in North Battleford, SK, Art moved to Vancouver as a child where he grew up, worked and met the love of his life Carmen, with whom he cherished 56 years of marriage. He enjoyed 37 years of working with all the amazing people at Evergreen Press and retired from his career at Keystone Business Forms. Art was highly involved with minor sports in Richmond where he raised his family, eventually retiring to Pender Island. Relocating to Kelowna in 2004 he and Carmen officially became snowbirds enjoying winters in Palm Desert and summers in the Okanagan. Art loved golf and fishing, jujubes and chocolate, but mostly he loved his family. His wisdom, guidance, humor and love will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Quilchena Golf and Country Club, 3551 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC, on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 1:00 pm. There will be an open house remembrance for those in the Kelowna area on Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm at the home of Arthur’s son, Darryl.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Rachel Carver for her professionalism and for leaving no stone unturned, Kelowna General Hospital, and Hospice House for their sincere, compassionate care. You are all angels.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6.
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Service
Sunday, February 15, at 1:00pm
Location
Quilchena Golf and Country Club
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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made the Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6 Link: http://www.hospicecoha.org/donate-coha
Service Information
Service Details
The service for HAZELL, Arthur William Thomas is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, at 1:00pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
Address & Contact for Service Location:
Quilchena Golf and Country Club
3551 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC
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Dear Carmen;
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Losing one’s partner is the hardest thing we will ever face! My heart goes out to you. Please take care of yourself. Kay
It was a shock to hear this Carmen. He was a very good man. May he rest in peace. Our sincerely Condolence to you Carmen and al the family.
Love
Nella
May he rest in peace. I am very sorry to hear this news. My husband Felix and I we prayer for you to give you courage you need.
We are so sorry to hear about Art’s death…we fondly remember our times with you..Carmen and Art… at Wagners…
We fondly remember our winters at Wagners with you…Carmen and Art…Love …
Carmen and family, we want to express our sincere sympathy…Art will be so missed by all your friends at Wagner Park..his friendly smile and quick humor will be remembered. Love and prayers,Sylvia and Al
Art was so much more than just a candy friend. His quick humor will be missed. We are better people for having known him. Take care of yourself, Hon. Much love,
Carmen, we were so sorry to hear of Art’s passing – he was a great guy and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Bobbi & Keith
Dear Carmen and family;
Our condolences to you and your family. Although we did not know you folks for too long when we moved part time to Pender Is. in ’95 I always remembered how Art’s smile, quick wit, humour and greeting would light up a room or refresh the entire Golf Course on Men’s Day. Our thoughts are with you. Jim & Dianna
Dear Carmen & Family
We were so sorry to hear of Art’s passing. We send are Heartfelt Thoughts and Deepest Sincere Sympathy. Our Love to you all.See you soon.Love Jane,Ray,Jannelle&Oliver.
Dear Carmen,
We are saddened to hear of Art’s passing. We enjoyed getting to know you both here on Pender Island. Our thoughts are with you and all your family. Barb & Gord
Dearest Carmen, Darryl, Wendy, Cameron, Bekah, Alana and Ben. Our hearts go out to you at this very difficult time. May all the wonderful memories of Art give you peace and comfort. Our love to you all. Jim and Pam.
Carmen, you are in our hearts and we feel for your loss. Art was a nice guy, kind and funny, and we have missed him here on Pender. Our children, though long grown, will always remember him fondly as the Candy Day Saturday man!
Hello Carmen. So sorry to hear of Arts passing. We think about you often especially remembering fishing and camp fires. Such good times. Do hope you carry on with your activities soon. We pray for you and our Church will also.
Carmen our condolences to you and your family. Art’s smile and good humor will be sadly missed. Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs. Take care of yourself.
Carmen, our sincere condolences to you and your family! Art was my mentor in my life ..I will always love him and will never forget him! He was one of a kind! He will always be with you and your family! RIP Art..you are in a great place!
Carmen, We are so sorry.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Blesss you.
Dear Carmen, We are very sorry to hear of Art’s passing. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family. Remembering many good times too around campfires on Pender Island and sharing fishing info as to where to catch the most fish!!! We enjoyed Art’s quick wit and smiles. We live nearby now in Lake Country so will look you up. Sincerely Arlene and Bob
Carmen, Darryl, Wendy & Family, I was sorry to hear of Art’s passing. I enjoyed getting to know your family a little bit at hospice house. Carmen, I truly enjoyed our glasses of wine together there. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time, Lisa.
Carmen and family,
our sincere condolences on your sad loss. Art’s great humour will be sadly missed here in the desert and on the golf course
Hello Carmen, Very sorry to hear of Arts passing. Our condolence to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. We will miss Arts friendly smile and great humor.
OMGosh, Carmen and family. Tony & Julie sent us your notice about Art. Our sincere sympathy on your loss of such a nice man. Although, we didn’t know him long, our time was memorable – such a sense of humor. God Bless you and family and give you peace in your precious memories of your life together. Love C&J
Carmen we are very sorry for your lose, he was a very special man. Linda & Leonard
Carmen we are very sorry about your lose Love Linda & Leonard
We send our heartfelt sympathy to the Hazell family on the loss of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Dearest Carmen, We were shocked beyond what words could say, to hear about our Friend, Art.
Our Thought’s and Prayer’s go out to You, Carmen, his Family, and Art’s many, many, friends. He will be missed by so many.
“Angels On Your Pillow’s”.
Carmen and family, We were so sorry to hear of Art’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of this fine man.
Dear Carmen, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family from the Grumpy Old Men’s breakfast club, we have so many fond memories of our years at Evergreen Press.
Dear Carmen, I am so sorry to read about your dear husband Art passing away.My sympathy goes to you and all your family.Although I have not seen you for many years, I still remember you and your sister Liz from happy times on Pender Island.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Irmgard Ruckheim.
Dearest Carmen, John and I, are so sadden to hear of Art’s passing. Such a Great man, taken too soon. We shall Cherish all the wonderful times we had together, at Emerald R.V. Park. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with You, Carmen, and with your Families.
“Angels On Your Pillow’s”
Love, John & Bobbie Eschbach
Dear Carmen and family. Our thoughts are with you all as you lay one of the good ones to rest. It was always a pleasure to be in Art’s company on and off the golf course.
We have fond memories and send you our deepest sympathies from Pender Island.
Much love to you, Carmen. Thank you for sharing your lives with me.
Our thoughts are with you and your family Darryl. The memories of Art sharing his jokes each time I saw him and the way he shook his head and smiled when I attempted to play golf are the fondest memories I have of him. May your family find comfort in his warm nature and memories of smiles and laughter he brought to those around him. John and Jacci
Dear Carmen & Family
Carolyn & I were saddened to read of Art’s passing in todays Province. Thinking of Art brought to mind all the great times we had on the Richmond soccer pitches as well as at the lacrosse games in the arena. Carmen, we had some heated debates at a number of those games but we always left with a laugh and on good terms and were back for more the following week
Carolyn and I are thinking of you all and know you will have many great memories to comfort you as you mourn the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather.
Kindest regards
Carolyn & Bob Cooper
We are so very sorry to hear of Art’s passing. We specially remember when he dressed as Santa and 3 ladies sang “Santa Baby” to him. His terrified expression and trembling knees will always give us special memories of his humour! RIP Art.
Jean and Howard
So sorry to hear of Art’s passing. Our condolences to Carmen and family.
Art was the best boss I ever had.He made it fun to go to work every day.
We will never forget him. He will be definitely missed. He loved him dearly .
Carmen we are sorry to hear of Art’s passing remembering good times on Pender Island and a few dinners down South our sincerest condolences to you and your family
Carmen, I was sorry to hear the sad news of Art’s passing, he was a great Boss and a genuinely nice man my sincere condolences to you and your family.
My dear friend Carmen. I can’t tell you how sorry Paul and I were to hear of Art’s passing. What a blessing it is that you had so many happy years with that wonderful man. He will be truly missed. We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Please take care of yourself. Our prayers are with you.
she never told me about your passing, so dam sorry to see ya go. you;ll be missed
I’m so sorry to hear of Art’s passing. Art was my salesperson at Keystone Business Forms for many years. He was a wonderful man, always smiling and happy. My condolences to the family.
Dear Carmen, We wish to convey our sincerest sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We enjoyed meeting you in Vancouver and then had the pleasure of your visiting us in Texas. Art was a wonderful and enjoyable person. He will be dearly missed.
All our love,
James & Ann
Dear Carmen and family, We are saddened to hear of Art’s passing. We both cherish our memories of Art not only as a boss but also as a friend.
With our deepest condolences,
Susan & Ron Roddick
Dear Carmen. I just heard of Arts passing. Dot and I send you and the rest of your family our deepest condolences.
Oh Carmen:( so sorry to hear of Art’s passing. My condolences to you and your family..Although I didnt know him long, his lively sharp spirit and smile was one of a kind and is one I will remember. Take good care of yourself. Hugs