Hazel A. Mahan, 92, of Pemaquid Harbor, passed away on the morning of July 22 at Miles Memorial Hospital. The daughter of Albert and Mona (Rice) Drummond, she was born April 24, 1916, in South Bristol. Graduating high school in the class of 1934, she continued her education, attending Knox School of Nursing and for several years, worked for Dr. Fuller in Bristol.
She married John Mahan in 1940 and settled into an old schoolhouse in Pemaquid Harbor, which they renovated themselves. Hazel was a devoted wife, mother and friend to her neighbors. She was a wonderful cook and always had an open door and a dessert or plate for her many visitors, who may have been lucky enough to visit after she had made her wonderful bread. She remained in her home until just a couple of years ago, when she moved to Chase Point in Damariscotta, which she enjoyed and made many new friends.
Aside from caring for her family and friends, Hazel had many hobbies, including knitting and crocheting, rug hooking and various crafts. She liked to paint with oils and was a student of Virginia Powell. She and her husband enjoyed skiing and spent many weekends at Sugarloaf. Hazel loved nature, walking in the woods and bird watching. They enjoyed boating and family picnics in the summer months. She was very interested in home health remedies and nutrition from natural sources.
She and her husband John accompanied Milton and Millie Masters to the 40th D-Day celebration in England and France. They also enjoyed traveling to other locations in this country and Canada. She was interested in local history and stayed up on all the world news and current events, reading the newspaper every day.
Hazel was an avid Red Sox fan and watched every game for years.
She was a 50-year member of the University of Maine Extension Classes, a member of the Bristol Ladies Aid, Pemaquid Neighborly Club, Pemaquid Historical Society and other clubs and organizations over the years. She loved contributing and participating with bake sales and craft fairs.
She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, John W. Mahan; three brothers and one sister.
Hazel loved and enjoyed her family immensely and is survived by her daughter, Sue Kimble of Portland; son, Stuart John Mahan and wife Betsy of Damariscotta; grandchildren, Nathan Kimble and wife Sarah of Portland, Michael Kimble and fiancée Carrie Harrington of Newry, Kate Kastelein and husband Mike of Edgecomb, Stuart Mahan, Jr. of Portland, and Sally Mahan of Portland; two great grandchildren, Alex Kimble and Maggie Kastelein; sister, Mona Taylor of Portland, and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours 3-5 p.m., Wed., July 30 at the Strong Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. Funeral services 11 a.m., Thurs., July 31 at the Harrington Meeting House, Harrington Rd., Pemaquid, with long time family friend Rev. Arthur Greeley officiating. Burial will follow at the Harrington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bristol First Responders, 104 Southside Rd., New Harbor, ME 04554 or Miles Memorial Development Office, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
