How lucky I am to have something that makes saying ‘goodbye’ so hard – A.A. Milne
Gregory Hill Hazlitt, age 76, passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Monday, March 27, 2023. Devoted husband for 50 years to Beth (Roder), proud father of daughter Kate (Rick) and adoring Poppa to Archer and Oscar Lobb.
Survived by mother-in-law, Margaret Roder, brother-in-law Art Roder (Cathy) and sister-in-law Margaret Hazlitt. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews – Selena, Owen, Melanie, Chris, Mavis, Ella, Jeremy, Brianne, Arlee, Zoey and Dekker. Pre-deceased by father Ken (1951), mother Norma Jean (2016) and brother John (2023).
For Greg, his main aim in life was to learn, teach, serve and enjoy. He lived those basic tenets unreservedly every day. Although taken from us quickly and far too soon, he has left an indelible mark on all who knew him: from his 33 years as a classroom teacher at Brookside School to his 49 years as a stalwart member of Morning Star Masonic Lodge #309 Carlow. Most importantly his immense love and devotion to family could not be measured.
We are forever grateful to the doctors and staff of Alexandra Marine and General Hospital for their compassion and support during this challenging time.
At Greg’s request there will be no funeral home visitation. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday May 11, 2023 at 12:30PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation, Maitland Conservation Foundation or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated and may be arranged through McCallum and Palla Funeral home.
– How lucky I am to have something that makes saying ‘goodbye’ so hard – A.A. Milne
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Susan and Vito Stecca
Our thoughts are with you- Beth, Kate, Rick, Archer and Oscar.
“i hope death is like being carried to your bedroom when you were a child & fell asleep on the couch during a family party. i hope you can hear the laughter from the next room.”
Rhonda Dickson
I remember Mr. Hazlitt fondly from Brookside. I’ve often credited him for my grammar skills, he was a wonderful teacher. My deepest sympathies to his family for their sad loss.
Peter and Annelies Schuettel
Greg shared somuch life with you he will always be a part of you. Our sincere condolences to the whole family
Lisa Harvey
My heart and thoughts go out to you, Kate, and your family. I remember Mr. Hazlitt as a gentle and very kind man, and I’ll remember him with a warm smile. Taken too soon; I’m so sorry for your loss.
Angus and Nancy MacLennan
Dear Beth and Family,
What shocking news!
We are both very sorry to learn of Greg’s death.
Greg was a special, generous person who will be missed by many.
Rest in peace, Greg.
God bless those who will miss him the most.
Angus and Nancy MacLennan
Jeffrey Dickson
Beth; Kate & Rick; and family:
Condolences to each of you and to your entire family at this time; you are and will be in my thoughts and prayers.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure!”
Sincerely,
Jeff Dickson & Sheila West
Marlene Beyerlein
Dear Beth, Kate & Family
Our sincere condolences to you
Thinking of you during this sad time.
The Beyerlein Family
Larry and Janice Snell
Our deepest sympathy to you Beth and your family. We are saddened by the news of Greg’s passing and our thoughts are with you.
Joanne and Dennis Drennan
Sending our sincere condolences, Beth and Family. We were saddened to hear of your loss. I enjoyed working with Greg many years ago during my first years of teaching and appreciated his calm support.
Dawn Sowerby
Our sincere condolences. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Donald and Dawn
Florence & Nathan Witherspoon
Beth, Kate and family – we were saddened to hear of Greg’s passing. Cherish the special moments. Our sincerest condolences.
Shirley Norman
Beth and family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Greg. It’s many years since we taught and drove together to Brookside. He was always good company. I’m sure you have many happy memories to cherish. Take care of each other – you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Shirley Norman
Stu & Pat Steenstra
Thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Our deepest sympathies.
Linda Wray
My deepest sympathy to you Beth and to your family. Please tell Archer and Oscar that I am keeping them in my thoughts.
Barb and Allan Bosman
Dear Beth, Kate and Rick,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa. Allan appreciated all his connections with Greg through Masonry.
Barb & Allan.
Teresa (Jefferson) Waring
Sorry for your loss. Class of ’88.
K Black
I am one of the many fortunate students to be taught by Mr Hazlitt at Brookside. Decades later I saw him at The Tank, although a little whiter, he was instantly recognizable by his kind gentle demeanor , radiant smile and twinkle in his eye. Many condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.
Sharon Brown
My deepest condolences to you Beth and your family on the loss of Greg. He will be missed. You will have many wonderful memories of your times together. Positive thoughts and prayers to you all
Philip and Betty Young
Beth and family. Our hearts are broken to hear this sad news. We hold so many great memories of Greg through lodge and other gatherings. Thinking of you.
Tammy Patterson
I feel very fortunate to have meant and workout at the Tank with this wonderful man. He was an true inspiration and I’m very grateful of my memories with Greg. My sincere and deepest condolences to the whole family.
Barbara Desjardins
My sympathy to you and your family…..I hope treasured memories bring your comfort as you journey through this great loss.
Lucinda Jerry
Beth, Kate, Rick and family. This is such a sad time for all of you. We hope that the warm memories and happy times will give you comfort. RIP Greg.
Cinda and Rob
Trudy Kernighan
Dan and I were so saddened to hear of Greg’s passing. We extend our deepest condolences to you Beth and Kate, and to your families. He leaves a wonderful legacy in the community and memories to cherish for many.
Doug Yeo
Greg was always quiet and unassuming. He cared about everything he did. It was a pleasure working with him many years ago. Beth and family, my sincerest condolences.
Nicole Middelkamp
Mr. Hazlitt was my teacher at Brookside. He was a kind man who I feel took the time to get to know his students and encourage them. I have fond memories of my Brookside days because of him.
I’m sorry to hear of his passing and my condolences to all his family. I hope the many students posting make you feel just how many people he had an effect on. 📚
Othmar & Brenda Roth
We are so sorry for your loss, May all the wonderful memories comfort you all during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Peter Irwin
What a shocking loss. Greg led a Masonic committee I was on, and what a pleasure he was to deal with, and what a toward-thinking, intelligent and articulate gentleman he was. The world is a poorer place without Greg.
Barry Burchil
Beth and family: Sandy and I want to send you our deepest condolences on Greg’s passing. During our time on the Board of General Purposes he was a friend and a tremendous mentor and role model, a true gentleman. He will be missed by many.
Barry and Sandy Burchill
Jenn Storey
So many memories from Brookside Public School and since those days I have been honoured to meet Beth and Kate and Archer and Oscar. My deepest sympathies and healing thoughts are being sent to you all. ❤️
Darlene Wilson
Had Mr Hazlitt as a teacher at Brookside school he was a wonderful man sorry to hear of his passing
Heather Boa
Beth, Kate, Rick, Archer and Oscar: I am so sorry for your loss. It was such a pleasure to meet him at The Tank. He always made my day that much better.
Jim & Shelagh McDade
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Bonnie Ryan
I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Hazlitt from Brookside P.S. He was a phenomenal teacher/mentor. With a heavy heart, I’m sending my deepest sympathies and condolences. Thinking of you all during this sad and trying time ❤️
Willa and Barry Bogie
Our sincere condolences to you Beth and family! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Lisa (Caesar) Gallant
Such an Amazing man and teacher! I was lucky enough to have him at Brookside school and have cherished the wonderful memories.
Sympathy to all of his family ox
Gloria Todd
Dear Beth, Paul and I send our sincere condolences. Greg was always a gentle spoken man and we were both very sad to hear the news. God bless to you and your family.🙏
Scott McMichael
By far one if the best teachers I ever had. He was one of the ones that actually cared. I always looked up to him….. and I didn’t look up to too many teachers. I can only imagine the many many others this kind gentleman had an impact on. My heartfelt thoughts.
Fred & Kathy Lobb
To paraphrase A. A. Milne: How lucky are we to have had Greg in our lives.
Fred & Kathy Lobb
Jo-Anne Homan
Beth and family. ” Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts.” by Dorothy Ferguson. I had the privilege to be part of Greg’s cross fit family. He excelled at his work outs just as he did with every thing else in his life. He will be missed.
Laura D'Alessandro
On behalf of myself, my brothers, my dad, and our families we were saddened to hear of Greg’s passing and offer our heartfelt condolences. May you be blessed with peace and grace during this trying time.
Laura, Allan, David & Doug
Craig Little
Beth, Kate, Rick, Archer and Oscar.
Greg was a such a wonderful, kind and gentle person. I know he will be deeply missed by all of you and anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
I was incredibly saddened to learn of Greg’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to all of you during this sad and difficult time.
Craig
Doreen and Dave McConnell
We send our heartfelt condolences to you Beth, Kate, Rick and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely Doreen and Dave
Bev and Brian Jeffray
Beth, Kate, Rick, Archer, Oscar,
Our hearts are broken for all of you. We are grateful to have known Greg aka(Great White) from our numerous workouts together at The Tank. He was a sweetheart and a such a genuinely pleasant gentleman.
Please know that we are thinking of you know that you will have so many grate memories to reflect on.
Sincerely,
Bev and Brian
ALLAN STEWART
Greg’s calm, professional manner as a DDGM served as an example and inspiration to Masons throughout our district. Personally, I looked up to him as an ideal leader, teacher, and mentor.
Gerald & Murriel Morgan
Greg always had a friendly smile and a warm handshake when you met him. We always enjoyed meeting Greg and Beth at Masonic functions to have a chat.
Stephen Hearn
Beth and Family,
Sorry for your loss. I have known Greg through Masonry for over 40 years. He was a gentleman and one that I always sought out to converse with when the opportunity arose.
Steve Hearn
St.Marys
Shirley Snowden
I wish to express my sincere condolences to Beth, Kate, Rick and the family. You are in my thoughts at this sad time.
Doug Daer
Beth/Kate and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Greg was a true gentleman and well respected.
Treasure the fond memories.
Sincerely,
Doug D.
Floyd & Liz Herman
Our condolences to you Beth and family. Greg was always a gentleman. Treasure your memories and faith. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
John Banter
Beth and Family, was very sorry to hear of Greg’s passing, he was always a gentleman, and obviously a devoted husband, Father and teacher. I’m sure his dedication to his teaching and the influence he had on his students will last a lifetime. R.I.P. Greg
Barb Allen
My deepest sympathies, Beth, Kate, Rick, Archer, Oscar and extended family.