Hazel C. Trask

Hazel Christine (MacKay) Trask, 97 of Annapolis, MD, formerly of Lexington, died Saturday, September 5, 2015. She was born to Murdock and Katherine MacKay on September 20, 1917. She was the beloved wife of Robert P. Trask, Jr. for 51 years before his passing in 1992. She was the loving mother of Linda (Robert) Siddon of Annappolis, MD, Robert (Margaret) Trask, III of Wheaton, IL and Diane (Jeffrey) Judd of Nebo, NC. Hazel is survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and an adopted daughter, Joanna (Ken) Sgorbati. She was a graduate of both Girls Latin School in Boston and Boston University. During WWII she joined the American Womens Volunteer Service and drove Army staff cars in and around the Boston area. Hazel was the pianist for a Ballet Academy for 30 years, gave private piano lessons and was a church organist. She was a lifelong and dedicated member of the Newton Presbyterian Church where she directed the Jr. and Youth Choirs for over 40 years. She was known for her warm hospitality and generous spirit. She was a faithful friend and a good neighbor. She enjoyed traveling, and did a crossword puzzle every day. Hazel was an avid fan of all the Boston sports teams. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother, Donald MacKay, a daughter, Linda Siddon and a grandson, Nathaniel Trask. Visitation will be at the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home, 465 Centre St., Newton on Friday, September 18th, 4-7 pm. A Funeral service will be held at the Newton Presbyterian Church, 75 Vernon St., Newton on Saturday, September 19th at 10 am. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Lexington. Contributions may be made in Hazels memory to the Ginger Cove Foundation, Inc., 4000 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the charity of the donors choice. For directions or to share a memory of Hazel, please visit www.eatonandmackay.com