Hazel Marie Martin
– March 27, 2014
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<p>Hazel Marie Martin, 81, of Sun City Center, Fla., peacefully passed away March 27, 2014. She was a retired registered nurse and director of nursing.</p>
<p>A vital part of Hazel’s life was her dedication to the church, and she held many leadership positions over the years at SCC’s United Community Church/United Church of Christ, including church moderator, photography and publicity. Her interests were many; she was a member of the SSC Bridge Club, RN Club and Garden Club, just to name a few.</p>
<p>Volunteer work was important to Hazel, and she was highly committed to the American Cancer Society, led Women with Cancer Concerns classes, and was a leading fundraiser of Relay for Life. Hazel was honored with numerous awards such as Volunteer of the Year 2004, Florida UCC Lay Woman of the Year 2005, and Hope Award 2007.</p>
<p>Most of all, Hazel’s heart was committed to her late husband Thomas Ray Martin (who passed away in 2009) and her four children, Laura Martin, Lisa Martin, William (Susan) Martin, and Timm (Theresa) Martin. Survivors also include nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Sylvia (Arthur) Menz.</p>
<p>The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, at Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the United Community Church/United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Yari Payne, 1601 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home.</p>
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<p>Hazel Marie Martin, 81, of Sun City Center, Fla., peacefully passed away March 27, 2014. She was a retired registered nurse and director of nursing.</p>
<p>A vital part of Hazel’s life was her dedication to the church, and she held many leadership positions over the years at SCC’s United Community Church/United Church of Christ, including church moderator, photography and publicity. Her interests were many; she was a member of the SSC Bridge Club, RN Club and Garden Club, just to name a few.</p>
<p>Volunteer work was important to Hazel, and she was highly committed to the American Cancer Society, led Women with Cancer Concerns classes, and was a leading fundraiser of Relay for Life. Hazel was honored with numerous awards such as Volunteer of the Year 2004, Florida UCC Lay Woman of the Year 2005, and Hope Award 2007.</p>
<p>Most of all, Hazel’s heart was committed to her late husband Thomas Ray Martin (who passed away in 2009) and her four children, Laura Martin, Lisa Martin, William (Susan) Martin, and Timm (Theresa) Martin. Survivors also include nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Sylvia (Arthur) Menz.</p>
<p>The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, at Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the United Community Church/United Church of Christ, 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Yari Payne, 1601 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home.</p>
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