Hazel

10 May 1948 – 14 September 1998

date:	 2 March 2013 12:29
subject:	 Hazel

Dear Bob,

Over the years, Hazel has come into my mind very often. Today I went to the
internet, saw an image of her and was astounded to find she died many years
ago.

I have many pleasant memories of Hazel, a uniformly kind and generous person,
with a delightful tinkling laugh.



I knew Hazel in Canberra in the 70's. Though I did go to see her in Sydney
once, we eventually lost touch.  My brother Ken met her only once but always
asked me how she was -- he had a crush on her for a long time but did not
think himself worthy of approaching her on even the level of friendship.

Oh boy, getting your email has brought tears to my eyes.

I cannot remember how I met Hazel but there are many times I recall being in
her company.  I remember her expressing concern to me about what I would do
with myself when I left the Canberra School of Art in 1976.  I was
chronically ill in those days, being an undiagnosed coeliac. None of us
knew why I always seemed so below par -- and Hazel often expressed concern. 

I can remember going to see her in Sydney and how we laughed and laughed --
about what I do not recall. Hazel was so light and airy and easy to be
around.

I used to call around to the home she shared with a fellow called David
Wilson quite often.  

Of course, I am not all that good at remembering detail anymore. What I
remember of Hazel is that she was a really lovely person who I recalled many
times over the years and with whom I often felt I would like to have a
conversation.

It seems so wrong that, of all people, Hazel was to die so young.  Such a
lovely person.

Of course, you may have permission to use my reminiscences -- such as they
are.  

I suppose I ought to mention that, in the days I knew Hazel, my name was
Carol Waring. In 1979 I changed to Laura and then in 1997 I married and
became Laura Phillips.

Regards,
Laura Phillips



Carol/Laura was a friend of Hazel's in Canberra.




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