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Hazel G. Trahan

NORTH CANAAN —Hazel G. (Bushey) Trahan, formerly of Barlow Street, Canaan, passed away Nov. 6, 2024, at the Geer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in North Canaan. Born in Swanton, Vermont on March 4, 1927, she was the eighth of nine children of Royal and Cora (Raymond) Bushey. Hazel was the wife of the late Robert Napoleon “Nappy” Trahan, and worked for many years at Litchfield Bancorp where she rose to the position of Assistant Vice President before retiring in 1992. She was a communicant of St. Martin of Tours Parish St. Joseph Church in North Canaan, a member of the Daughters of Isabella and a member of the Berkshire Career Women’s Club. Hazel enjoyed crocheting and cooking — her doughnuts were always in demand — but her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren.

Hazel is survived by her children; Cora Waldron of Cherry Valley, New York, Robert (Jr.) and Jean Trahan of Newport News, Virginia, Beatrice and Cricket Trotta of Salisbury, Kathryn Trahan, also of Salisbury, Tina and Donald White of Fairfield, and her daughter-in-law, Cheryl Trahan of Torrington. Hazel was predeceased by her son, Charles and her son-in-law, Edward Waldron. She lovingly leaves behind eight grandchildren; Jennifer Waldron Martinez, Robert N. Trahan III, Cassandra Trahan Simoncelli, Joseph Trahan, C.J. Trotta, Phoebe Trotta Vernall, Catie White, and Ben White; as well as thirteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Nov. 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. in St. Martin of Tours Parish, St. Joseph Church, 4 Main St., North Canaan, Connecticut. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Nov. 20, 2024, at the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home, 118 Main St., North Canaan, Connecticut from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Daughters of Isabella Scholarship Fund, 4 Main St., North Canaan, CT 06018. Hazel’s family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Geer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, especially those on Harmony Lane, for the care and compassion that was given to their mother.

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