Hazel J. Gorman, Tiverton

Posted 7/10/20

Hazel J. (Petrin) Gorman left us to join her beloved husband Mike on Monday, July 6, 2020, in her 90th year.

The daughter of the late Noel H. Petrin and the late Hazel (Belisle) Petrin, she is …

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Hazel J. Gorman, Tiverton

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Hazel J. (Petrin) Gorman left us to join her beloved husband Mike on Monday, July 6, 2020, in her 90th year.

The daughter of the late Noel H. Petrin and the late Hazel (Belisle) Petrin, she is survived by her four loving children, Susan H. Canfield (husband Carl) of Little Compton, Michael J. Gorman Jr. (wife Brenda) of Tiverton, Carrie E. Schwartz (husband the late Thomas J. Schwartz) of Chepachet, RI, and Brian J. Gorman (wife Cynthia) of Tiverton. In addition she leaves behind six grandchildren, Kelly Parker, Justin Gorman, Michael Gorman, Ella Schwartz, Daniel Fernandes and Allison Fernandes, as well as five great grandchildren.

Hazel loved to travel. She enjoyed her vacations, especially the ones to the Navy reunions with Mike traveling to different parts of the country. She was happiest when on the water and enjoyed many hours on boats with friends. A former Cub Scout leader she was always active in her children’s lives and activities. She loved dancing, her flowers and her favorite actor John Wayne.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Christopher’s Church, 1554 Main Road, Tiverton, on Saturday, July 18, at 10 a.m.

Due to the COVID 19 crisis a celebration of Hazel’s life will be held at a later date to which all will be invited. Donations in her memory may be made to The Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871,

Hazel J. Gorman

Loved travel, being involved in her children activities, and dancing

Hazel J. (Petrin) Gorman left us to join her beloved husband Mike on Monday, July 6, 2020, in her 90th year.

The daughter of the late Noel H. Petrin and the late Hazel (Belisle) Petrin, she is survived by her four loving children, Susan H. Canfield (husband Carl) of Little Compton, Michael J. Gorman Jr. (wife Brenda) of Tiverton, Carrie E. Schwartz (husband the late Thomas J. Schwartz) of Chepachet, RI, and Brian J. Gorman (wife Cynthia) of Tiverton. In addition she leaves behind six grandchildren, Kelly Parker, Justin Gorman, Michael Gorman, Ella Schwartz, Daniel Fernandes and Allison Fernandes, as well as five great grandchildren.

Hazel loved to travel. She enjoyed her vacations, especially the ones to the Navy reunions with Mike traveling to different parts of the country. She was happiest when on the water and enjoyed many hours on boats with friends. A former Cub Scout leader she was always active in her children’s lives and activities. She loved dancing, her flowers and her favorite actor John Wayne.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Christopher’s Church, 1554 Main Road, Tiverton, on Saturday, July 18, at 10 a.m.

Due to the COVID 19 crisis a celebration of Hazel’s life will be held at a later date to which all will be invited. Donations in her memory may be made to The Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

The family would like to extend its sincerest appreciation to the two caregivers who made Hazel’s last years so comfortable and allowed her to remain in her home which is where she wanted to stay.  These individuals are Rosemarie Miranda and Kelly E. Parker, Hazel’s oldest grandchild.  Our sincerest thanks for the love and support you provided to our Mom and our eternal appreciation.

Arrangements are with the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home 462 Main Road, Tiverton. www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guest book.

Arrangements are with the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home 462 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI. www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guest book.

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