Of Omokoroa, formerly Howick and Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Passed away peacefully on Friday 9 December 2022, aged 87. Cherished sister, aunt, great aunty, mother, grandmother of nine, and great grandmother of twelve who she adored, and special friend to many from Howick. A true gem who kept family and friends connected around the world all her life. Hazels letters will be sadly missed. A private cremation has taken place and Hazel's ashes will be scattered in Howick with remembrance gathering at a later date.

Messages to the Bancroft family c/- Reflections, PO Box 13377, Tauranga.