HAZEL BERYLE MARTIN (CLEMIS)

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HAZEL BERYLE MARTIN (nee CLEMIS) Hazel Martin, aged 83 passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2000 at the Fred Douglas Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband D. David Martin in 1991; her granddaughter Kendra Stafford in 1997 and her brother Clifford Clemis in 1999. She is survived by Phyllis Reader (Ron), Shirley Nicholson (Neil), Gail Stafford, Dave Martin (Cory), Judi Wolfe (Jim), Roy Martin (Lorna) 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and her brother Arnold Clemis of Burnaby, B.C. Hazel Martin was born on March 5, 1916 in Somerset, Manitoba. She lived and grew up on the family farm until she was 13 years old. Hazel then moved to Winnipeg to complete her education at Kelvin High School. She worked for Modern Dairies as a secretary and a switchboard operator. Hazel then married and began raising a family. She returned to the workforce and worked for Labatts Brewery for over 20 years. Hazel was involved with many organizations. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary at Elmwood Legion #9. U.C.W. Womens Group at Grey Street United Church. Hazel had many hobbies such as knitting, sewing, crocheting, tatting and was a member of the quilting group at Westminster United Church. Hazel always loved animals and plants. She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her children and grandchildren. Cremation and interment has taken place. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Grey Street United Church, 651 Sandhurst Avenue with Reverend Gordon Fulford officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society or the Fred Douglas Society. The following passage expresses Hazels view of life, love and family: FOR THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVED ME When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do, You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears; Be happy that we had so many years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown But now its time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust Its only for a while that we must part So bless the memories within your heart. I wont be far away, for life goes on; So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you cant see me or touch me, Ill be near. And if you listen with your heart youll hear All of my love around you soft and clear, And then when you must come this way alone, Ill greet you with a smile and say "Welcome home." Grandpa and Grandma are with their angel, Kendra. Rest in Peace. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 05, 2000