Service:
Merlin United Church
Friday May 6, 2016
1:00 p.m.
Visitation:
Blenheim Community Funeral Home
Thursday May 5, 2016
2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sad passing of Hazel Gertrude (Hope) Gifford, age 86, of Merlin on Sunday May 1, 2016 at the Chatham Kent Hospice after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dear wife of 59 years of William (Bill) Gifford (2007). Sweet, kind Mom of Lynda and Tom Matthews of Merlin. Wonderful Nana of Holly Matthews of Glencoe and Amy and Brett Traylor of Chatham and doting Great Nana of baby Trent William Traylor. Caring sister of Donna and Ken Skinner of Chatham, George and Sharon Hope of Merlin, Ron and Michelle Hope of Harrow and sister-in-law Joan Hope of Leamington. Loving special friend of Murray Mifflin of Merlin, dear friend of Shirley Pepper of Chatham, special Mom of Debbie and Mark Matthews of West Lorne and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Garnet and Gertrude Hope, her husband William (Bill) Gifford and her brothers Carlyle, Don and Bryan Hope.
Hazel was a faithful member of Merlin United Church and her beautiful singing voice will be remembered by many.
Rest in peace sweet Mom.
Friends and family are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home for visitation on Thursday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Hazel will be held in the Merlin United Church on Friday May 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Shanks Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, please consider the Chatham Kent Hospice, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Merlin United Church.
Forever in our hearts.
