Celebrating Hazel
Join us as we gather to honor a life lived with grace, laughter, and an abundance of love.
The Gathering
Saturday, March 28th
Arrive by 1:45 PM · Service begins at 2:00 PM
American Mural Project
Taco dinner to follow at the Cookman house
What to Expect
A celebration of Hazel's life filled with music, memories, and love. Family and friends will share stories and remembrances, woven together with songs that meant the world to Hazel — from bagpipes playing Amazing Grace to her granddaughters performing Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton. Please arrive by 1:45 PM. The service begins at 2:00 PM.
What to Wear
Colorful attire encouraged — Hazel loved color in all its forms. Come as you are, dressed in whatever makes you feel like yourself. Some folks like to bring a cushion for the chairs.
Getting There
Limited parking spaces are available near the museum at 90 Whiting Rd, Winsted, CT. Overflow parking is available at 209 Holabird Ave — signs will direct you. The service will also be livestreamed on YouTube starting at approximately 1:45 PM for those who cannot attend in person.
In Lieu of Flowers
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Mural Project.
Funds in Hazel's name will help keep children in our area exposed to creativity and self-expression through the arts, regardless of affordability. Throughout her life, Hazel was passionate about sparking children's imagination and creativity.
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The Program
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Amazing Grace
John Newton
Bagpipes by Dan Ward
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Danny Boy
Fredrick Weatherly
Michael McDermott (voice) and Chris Casy (piano)
- 03
Greeting & Sharing
Starr Cookman
- 04
Memories
Michelle Sheehan-Sanders
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Both Sides Now
Joni Mitchell
Ella Cookman (guitar and voice)
- 06
Memories
Kendra Lawrence
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His Eye is on the Sparrow
Civilla D. Martin
The KC Sisters
- 08
Memories
Melissa Schneider
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Clear Blue Morning
Dolly Parton
Calla Begley, Ella Cookman & Meghan Spangenberg
- 10
How Hazel Aligns with AMP
Michelle Begley
- 11music_note
Hazel
Abigail Lapell
Michelle Fenton Begley, Calla Begley & Finn Begley
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Words Shared
Paul Liebert
Read by Darrell Cookman
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Closing Words
Starr Cookman
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Longtime Sun
Snatam Kaur
Rowan Cookman (piano), Kalia Kellogg, and all who wish to join (voice)
Kindly RSVP
Please let us know if you can attend by as soon as possible.