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Margaret Hazen Obituary

HAZEN, Margaret Isabelle A 26-year resident of White Lake, NY, formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away suddenly on Sat. Jan. 28, 2012 at her home. She was 71. The daughter of the late Wilbur M. and Florence M. App Hazen, she was born on October 23, 1940 in Waltham, MA. Margaret was a graduate of Somerville High School Class of '59 and New York Institute of Finance Class of '69. Her long career in finance started at United Business Service in Boston, MA. She continued to New York, working for Paine Webber for 6 years and Dean Witter Reynolds for 25 years. She was a Vice President and Equity Trader in their Institutional Trading Dept. and co-founder of Women Traders of New York and co-founder of Bethel Business Assn, White Lake, NY. Margaret was co-owner of Gaetano's Cafe in Mongaup Valley, NY, which she and her partner of 20 years, John G. Genovese, enjoyed nine years of a successful restaurant. She was an active member of the Board of Directors of United Way of Sullivan County and a past member of the Board of Sullivan County Partnership. She was also an active member of Rotary International and the Sullivan County Republican Fund Raising Committee. Margaret was an active lady who had many accomplishments. She also had many hobbies: arts, crafts and music. She was also a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Mongaup Valley, NY. Survivors include her sisters, Florence M. Hazen Picard and her husband Raymond of MA, Elizabeth A. Hazen Dillon and her husband Richard of West Hurley, NY; her brother, Robert Hazen and his wife Maria of New Jersey and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved brother William M. Hazen of CA, sister Barbara A. Hazen Bowes of MA and niece and godchild Diana M. (Bowes) Spano of MA. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 3 from 4-8 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt. 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held on Sat., Feb. 4, at 10 AM, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gale Rd., Mongaup Valley, NY. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Kauneonga Lake, NY 845-583-5445.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2012.

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Suzanne White

January 25, 2013

I miss her still. The Bethel Business Association and many other organizations that she was involved in, do also. The BBA has established a Margaret Hazen Business Award in her honor and memory. She remains in our thoughts...

February 3, 2012

My sincere condolences to all of Peggy's family and loved ones. As a classmate at
Somerville High School, I will always remember the warmth of her personality,and her wonderful smile. Claudia kelly Truesdale
Kennebunkport, Me.

Peter Allen

February 2, 2012

My condolences to the Hazen family. Margaret was a great person, personable friendly,intelligent, outgoing, and a very good friend as well as classmate at Somerville High school.

Eileen T

February 2, 2012

Margaret, you are a true friend & confidante. I will never forget your kindness & support when I was in such pain. We have all been blessed to know you, your caring, your smile & your courage. You will be so missed & I know you will rest in peace.

Suz W

February 2, 2012

My neighbor, my friend, involved in and contributed to our community and business. An admired, independent, bright lady - with alot of spirit who will be missed. Although, too quick and too soon, she parted the way anyone would have wished. What do they say about the "young"? She was GOOD. Apparently, G-d thought so , too...xoxoSuz

February 1, 2012

Our family is so very blessed to have had such a dear friend, our Margaret, our very lovely and charming lady, we so cherished you and your memories will always live on....Margaret gave effortlessly of herself to so many causes... and she always graced others with kind remarks and compliments... she was such an optimist, and her glass was always "half full". We will miss you so much, Margaret! Our dear sweet friend, there will forever be a place for you in our hearts! Cheers! The Malek Family... Jerry, Carol and Zachary

Michelle Albrecht

February 1, 2012

Such a special lady she was. Margaret was loved and admired, and graced our community with her kindness and good humor. I am so very grateful to have had her in my life. What a terrible loss. I miss you Margaret.

Denise Rigby

February 1, 2012

Aunt Peggy was a second mother to us all. I loved how she made each person she was with feel so important. I will remember her soft skin.I will remember her soft kiss. I will remember her warm hug. I will remember her fun-loving ways. I will remember how much she loved her entire family. I will remember how when I was young, she would make me feel so special by telling me how beautiful I was. I will remember her looking at my daughter and telling her how beautiful she is. I will remember her great laugh,her gentle, kind voice. I will remember how she was always there to organize or be a part of every party or event. I will always remember my special Aunt and second mother. May God bless you and keep you forever in the palm of his hands. Until we meet again.
Your niece, Denise

February 1, 2012

Dear Peggy there are so many good memories of growing up together in Somerville. It is your smile I will keep with me always. Judy Beres Beers

Bonnie Picard

February 1, 2012

I remember Aunt Peggy as a beautiful, intelligent and caring woman. She loved her family. It did not take long to learn these things on first meeting her. Peggy's smile and hug as she welcomed me to the Hazen-Picard clan was all I needed to know that she would be a wonderful part of my life with Jim. As we have, I hope you find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having had her part of our family. God Bless you all.

Nancy Noble Barletta

February 1, 2012

To Peggy's family,
I was saddened to hear of Peggy's death.
We were Classmates together from Somerville High School. How much I enjoyed seeing her every 5 years at the REUNION.. Rest is peace, dear Peggy..

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