Hazel Patricia Justason

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on July 20, 2017 in the presence of her family and friends, Hazel Patricia (Bates) Justason, wife of the late Donald E.L. Justason of Pennfield NB peacefully passed away. Born in Beaver Harbour NB on December 6, 1931, she a daughter of the late Leverett and Juanita (Eldridge) Bates. A loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Hazel is survived by one son: Dr. Stephen Justason of Sussex Corner NB; two grandchildren: Tyler and Melissa; one niece and three cousins. In addition to her parents and husband Donald, she was predeceased by a grandson: Jason; her daughter-in-law: Iris Justason; and by one sister: Norma Lambert.

Prior to retirement, Hazel worked many years as a Post Master at the Pennfield Post Office. Her family and friends truly were the center of her life and she looked forward to cooking for and entertaining company any chance they had to visit. Hazel loved to keep a tidy home and yard and always had a "to do list" for her husband Donnie. Hazel attended the Pennfield Baptist Church and she will be sadly missed by her family and many long time friends.

Arrangements are in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George. A private family visitation will take place. The public Funeral Service will be held from the Pennfield Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Reg Ward officiating, followed by the interment in Pennfield Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Charlotte County Cancer or the Pennfield Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.