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Hazel Tatum Obituary
She is survived by her devoted children, Sandra Castro, Sharon Amissah and Keith Tatum all of Worcester, Tyrone Hendricks of Fishkill N.Y., Jabari and Carlton Tatum both of Albany; 29 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Two daughters, Karen Thomas and Lois Owens and a brother Fleming Brown all predeceased her. She was born in Rochester N.Y. a daughter of the late John H. and Mildred (Dyson) Brown and has lived here most of her life.
Hazel was a member and Deaconess of the Second Baptist Church and the Worcester Dream Center. She loved people, had many friends and was an enthusiastic traveler.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29th at 11:00 a.m. in Second Baptist Church, 14 Hammond St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial park in Paxton. Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 28th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, Mass 02215.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Tatum
Carlton & Lorraine Tatum
September 3, 2008
Thank you all for your expressions of
sympathy..The Tatum Family
Bethany Edwards-Smith
August 28, 2008
Uncle Carlton, Aunt Lorraine, JR, Matt, Scooby and the entire Tatum family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to bless and keep you all. Love Bet & Family
Grace and Peace,
Your Niece/Cousin
Steven and Nancy Smith
August 28, 2008
Tyrone, Jabari, Carlton, Keith, Sandy and Sharon,
Just want you all to know, I share all that you feel at this time. Mrs. T was a mother figure (as u all know) in my life since we all were kids at 285. The wisdom she so honestly shared remains with me until this very day and has positively effected my life. Her spirit will always remain with us. I will keep you all in my prayers. Know that God makes no mistakes, Mrs. T is now with the Lord and at peace. No more worries, no more pain. May God comfort as only He can as you journey through this sad time.
Judi DelSignore
August 28, 2008
I remember the first time I laid eyes on Hazel, I thought, now there is a beautiful and elegant woman. In my seven years as one of her neighbors, she proved to be exactly what she appeared to be. I had great respect for Hazel and mourn her loss. My heartfelt prayers go out to all her family.
Steve & Nancy Ericson
August 27, 2008
Sharon,
Our heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.
Our Love and sympathy,
Nancy & Steve Ericson
Shirley Kelly-Parson
August 27, 2008
Sharon, Keith and Tatum family:
My deepest sympathies in the passing of your mother. May GOD keep you in his protective hands as you journey through your loss. My prayers are with you.
Tania & Jose Barrera
August 27, 2008
Andrea and Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless You All and help you through this difficult time.
Elizabeth Bouvier
August 27, 2008
Dear Sharon and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. I wish you all peace during this very difficult time.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Liz Bouvier
Debbie & Ricky Geldart
August 27, 2008
Keith, & family, I am so so sorry for the loss of your mother Hazel. Although I never knew her I can tell she was a wonderful woman from your upbringing and the way you care for people. Keith know you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers as you grieve for the loss of your mother.
August 27, 2008
Please know that our hearts are with you. God bless you.
Lisa Barrera-Thomas & Family
MARLENE DION
August 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Tatum family. We remember your Mom and the family from the earilier days of living in the projects on Colonie St. We have fond memories of those times that we spend growing up with all of you .Those were the days. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Mcdonald Family (apt E6) Jamie, Mickey & Marlene
Rhonda (Edwards) Hagans
August 27, 2008
To my Uncle Carlton, Aunt Lorraine, JR, Matt, ABC and the entire Tatum family:
I'm thinking of you all on the passing of my great aunt "Ms. Hazel". When I think of Ms. Hazel, I just can't help it, I laugh, remembering her and Grandma...the awesome-twosome !! Would have you laughin' all the time. Ms. Hazel was just a fun-loving person to be around and I am blessed to have had her in my life. I pray God will comfort and keep you all at this time. And you know that I love you.
Peace & Blessings,
Your Niece/Cousin
Rhonda
Walter&Yvonne Hart
August 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don & Rita Johnson
August 27, 2008
To the Tatum Family: Hazel was a true good parent and mother to her children, always there for them. The Johnson family is deeply sorrow at her passing and sends the entire family their deepest sympathy.
Beth Leszczynski, RN
August 27, 2008
My Deepest Sympathy to all of the Tatum Family. I am honored to have been there with Hazel and the Family at your time of need. God Bless you all.
Van C. Dyson (cousin)
August 26, 2008
To the family, my sympathy,love and prayers goes out to all of you in this time of grief.Hazel was a cousin that was dear to my heart and I will miss our conversations that I have had with her over the years, and the Warm,Sweet,Loving person that she was.God blessed you all with her. She was a GIFT.(cherish that always). She's at peace now. Love you all always.
Sadie and Mariana barrera
August 26, 2008
Andrea and family we are so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and fill you with strength and peace.
fred koza
August 26, 2008
Jimmy and family sorry of the loss of your mother fred
Karen Brosnihan, RN
August 26, 2008
my deepese sympathy to all of the tatum family. it was my pleasure and honor to care for your mom in the time of her need. may god bless all of you.
Dorothy Spokis
August 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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