The County Press

HAZEL LACROIX


 

 

HAZEL LACROIX, of Lapeer, passed away March 27, 2019, surrounded by family.

She was born in

Detroit to the late

Edgar and Phyllis

Caswell (nee Kirby).

Hazel is survived by sons, Alan (Bev) of Lapeer, Steven (Mitzi) of Garden City, Edgar of Holly and Philip (Darla) of Royal Oak. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, June Gibbons of Westland, Patricia Drinkwater of San Francisco, CA, and Cynthia Clark of Cadillac.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Howard (Al); brothers, Peter and Edgar Caswell; sister, Phillipa Van Orden; daughter-inlaw, Debi LaCroix (nee West); and granddaughter, Leah LaCroix.

Hazel was a devoted wife and mother who will be missed dearly. She will be forever remembered for her generous heart, good humor, laugh, smile and selfless nature. Hazel was a volunteer at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital. In past years, she also volunteered at the American Red Cross, Paint A Miracle (Rochester), Lapeer Hospice and several other organizations.

A private gathering, to share memories, will be held April 28, 2019.