Obituary of Margaret Hazel Mooney

MOONEY - Margaret Hazel passed from this earthly world very suddenly and peacefully to be with the Lord on October 6, 2008 at her home in Wascana Rehabilitation Centre where she had resided for the past 3 years. Hazel was born on December 23, 1921 on the family farm near Imperial, SK. She was predeceased by her parents George and Margaret Mooney, her sister Lois, brother Bob, brothers-in-law Frank Strachan, Archie McMillan and Sam Northrup and her very good friend Margaret Temple. Hazel is survived by her sisters Mabel Strachan of Liberty, SK and Joyce Northrup of Davidson, SK and her sister-in-law Joyce Mooney of Edmonton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including very close and dear friends Maureen and Rick Pockett. Hazel attended country school at Rowling Ridge, then completed her Grade 11 and 12 in Imperial. After graduation Hazel made her way to the big city of Regina to hopefully take up a nursing career. However, nursing was not for Hazel so she changed her vocation to stenography which she completed at Balfour Tech. Upon graduation she went to work at the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool where she spent the next 42 years until her retirement. Hazel was an avid sportswoman and in her early years enjoyed playing softball on many teams around Imperial and in Regina and was an avid Saskatchewan Roughrider fan and season ticket holder for many years. Following her retirement she enjoyed her weekly curling games where she made many new friends. She even tried golf but thought it was too much of a handicap for her. With her friend Margaret, they traveled around the world enjoying each and every country they visited. Hazel was a fun loving person who enjoyed being in the company of family and friends especially her Saturday evening supper friends. Hazel was an ardent supporter of the Fraser Pipe Band and was a long time member of Norman Kennedy Presbyterian Church, having served as a member of the church session and board of managers and for many years was a member of the church choir, as she loved to sing and whistle. She was also very happy when she tended the flower garden around the church each summer. Hazel touched many lives and will be dearly missed by all that knew her, especially friends at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre. For the past 3 years Hazel was cared for by the wonderful staff at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre and since November 2007 was cared for by Barb and her very caring staff on Main 6. For this we thank you all so very much. Cremation has taken place at Hazel's request. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Hazel's Life will be held in the Chapel at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 2180 - 23rd Avenue, Regina on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Dale Redford officiating. Interment to follow at Riverside Memorial Park. Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Hazel to Wascana Rehabilitation Centre Volunteers Inc., 2180 - 23rd Avenue, Regina S4S 0A5. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com