Obituary of Hazel Brunt
In Loving Memory
Mrs. Hazel Brunt of Delhi, passed away peacefully at the Norview Lodge, Simcoe, on Monday, November 16, 2020 in her 87th year. Former Hazel Burwell. Beloved wife of the Late Alexander Brunt (1983). Special friend of Joseph Nezezon (2008). Loving mother of Eva Pettinger (David), Gail Lamont (John), Germaine Lapier (Gary), the Late Danny Ray (1999) (Mary) and the Late Betty Lou (1959). Cherished grandmother of Darrin (Heather), Ian (Theresa), Aaron (Pam), Shelby (Scott), Alisha (Earl) and great grandmother of Brooke, Alexus (Brandon), Jacob (Sydney), Hayley (Brock), Riley (Megan), Parker, Abigail and great-great grandmother of Hazel. Dearest sister of Merritt Burwell, and sister in law of Diane Burwell and Alice Burwell. Special Aunt to several nieces & nephews whom she thought the world of, and a special daughter, Rosa, from Cancun Mexico. Special extended family including: John and Mary, Mitch (Cassie), Madison (Jeff) and baby Ashton. Predeceased by her sister and brother in law, Mabel (Pat) Walters, by her eight brothers; William, Bruce, Charles, Fred, Walter, Blake, Hercules, and Archie, and by her sister in laws: Mae, Iva, Wilhelmine, Jean and Virginia. Hazel grew up on the Burwell Road, Eden, Ontario. She was the daughter of Peter and Alberta Burwell. A country girl at heart, loved horseback riding in her early years and would take her horse and wagon, crossing pastured fields and lanes, only to arrive on the edge of Tillsonburg to deliver her Goshen school teacher to her Tillsonburg address. As the years progressed to married life and children, she lived in Eden and Courtland where she and husband, Alex, ran their business, Courtland Auto Sales. She adored her pets, had a love for gardening and travelling to Mexico. In consideration of the continuing health and safety of our friends and family, a Private Family Memorial Service will take place with Inurnment in Eden Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Charity of your choice can be made at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi (519) 582-1290 (www.mfh.care) and will be gratefully appreciated by the family.
