Obituary of Hazel Dorothy Burley

BURLEY, HAZEL DOROTHY- After a short illness, at the Saint John Regional Hospital on 6th March 2009, Hazel Dorothy Burley (née Dean), of 23 Fern Avenue, Grand Bay- Westfield, wife of Alfred James (Jim) Burley. Born in Dalston, England, 22nd October, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Bertram Dean and Dorothy Dean (née Rickard). Hazel is survived by her husband, daughter Lynne (McAlpine), son-in-law Donald, and two grandchildren, Amber and Fenning, all of Grand Bay-Westfield; in England she is survived by sisters Shirley and Coral, brothers Clive and Martin, sister-in-law Christina, brother-in-law Colin, nieces Tara and Tina, and other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Heather. Hazel worked in a medical dispensary and later as a medical assistant to a local physician in Rayleigh, Essex, England until 1993. In 1996 Hazel and her husband left their much-loved garden behind and emigrated to Canada. Hazel was a keen member of the Seaside Park Lawn Bowling Club, an avid gardener, and with her husband was pleased to be able to have the opportunity to participate regularly in the lives of her daughter and grandchildren through her move to Canada. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, 506-634-7424. There will be no visitation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital. www.brenansfh.com