Parents Father: STRONG, Merritt Menzo Mother: BEST, Della Viola Birth Born on 1938 in Prospect, Kings Co., NS Death Died on May 23, 2019 in Canning, Kings Co., NS Buried in Cambridge United Baptist Cemetery in Cambridge Station, Kings Co., NS Marriages CARTER, Victor Clifford MATSELL, Ralph Children MATSELL, Lisa MATSELL, Mark MATSELL, Rosemary Notes Obituary: Hazel Carter, 80, of Canning, died at home on May 23,2019. Born and raised in Prospect, Hazel was a daughter of the late Della and Merritt Strong. Hazel had a wonderful sense of humour, a wide smile, exuberant laugh, and an adventurous spirit. After completing high school, she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Air Woman. Posted overseas in Metz, France, and in Ontario, she made friends that lasted her lifetime. After her service, she worked in the former Family Allowance office in Halifax. After returning to the Valley when her children were born, she sold Avon for many years, and was actively involved in the Canning Women's Institute, Rebekah Lodge, and the Royal Canadian Legion. She attended the Canning and Pereau Baptist churches. Hazel was a longtime resident of Blomidon. She and Vic could grow almost anything, and planted large vegetable and flower gardens each year. Visitors in the summer always left with a box of strawberries or a bag of tomatoes and peppers. Hazel belonged to a dart league in Canning for many years, and she and Vic had an ongoing rivalry to see which of their teams would win. She was a talented seamstress, and sewing was a constant source of happiness throughout her life. She was always creating something. She had great empathy for others, and tried to see the best in people. She bragged about her children, and welcomed their friends. There was always enough room at the table for more, a place to stay if you needed, and hugs. Her favourite saying was "count your blessings", which she did, every day. Hazel is survived by her children: Lisa (James Streeter), Mark (Margot Matsell), and Rosemary (Kevin Sullivan), and her grandchildren: Joshua, Alexander, and Ivy. She is also survived by sisters Effie Weir, Truro, and Sharol Pinch, Hamilton, Ontario; as well as nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Hazel was predeceased by her husband, Victor Carter; brothers Roy and Bickford Strong, and sister Melva Burrell, Ohio. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation by request. The funeral service and reception will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June, 1, 2019 in the Cambridge Baptist Church, Cambridge, Kings County. Burial will take place in the Cambridge Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to a Royal Canadian Legion of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. Occupation: Employee at Family Allowance Office Halifax Military Service: RCAF Air Woman Sources Funeral Home: White Family Funeral Home Kentville,NS Obituary May 2019 Images Hazel Strong1