William Gilbert Hazell

Peacefully on May 6, 2013, in his 82nd year, surrounded by his family, at the Guelph General Hospital. Loving husband of Nancy for 58 remarkably happy and committed years.Irreplaceable father of Colin of Stoney Creek and David and his wife Christine of Paris, ON. Loving and proud Grandad to three wonderful grandchildren:Emily, Liam and Andrew. Loved Uncle of David Aldous (Mary Jane), Greg Aldous (Charlene) and Jeff Aldous (Bonnie) and their families. Predeceased by his parents William Charles Hazell and Ruth Hazell (nee Knowles). Also predeceased by Winnifred Pyle (nee Barty), his mother-in-law, and sisters Ruth Aldous of Windsor and Sylvania Hazell of Hamilton. Dr. William Hazell was born October 10, 1931, in Hamilton. He attended Queen Mary School, Delta Secondary School and McMaster University. He taught Science in several schools in Hamilton and was Head of the Science Department at Westmount Secondary at the time of his retirement from teaching. Bill attended the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry and after his graduation in 1973 had a thriving dental practice in East Hamilton until his retirement in March 1991. Dr. Hazell was Past President of the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry (1982), past member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a member of The Ontario Dental Association Healthcare Committee (1981-1984) and a member of the Ontario Dental Association Membership Committee (1976-1978) In retirement he enjoyed the company of family and friends and was an award-winning bird carver. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, " Upper James Chapel", 1020 Upper James Street, on Friday, May 31 from 7-9 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of the Funeral home Saturday, June 1 at 12 noon. Rev. Douglas Moore from Laidlaw Memorial United Church officiating. Donations to Laidlaw Memorial United Church, 155 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Hamilton General Hospital, Cardiac Care Unit or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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