Published in The Brockton Enterprise on June 29, 2000, the death notice for Hazel Krupa offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who lived 91 years. Born to Marshall G. and Flora P. (Sabean) Quinn, Hazel’s life spanned multiple states, from Massachusetts, to New Jersey, and Florida. She always remained deeply connected to her roots, particularly through her lifelong membership in the Baptist Church.
Her legacy lived on in her daughters, and is now honored by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hazel’s career as an executive housekeeper for country clubs in various states shows her strength and versatility. Her impact extended beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The copy of Hazel’s obituary below was kindly provided by the Dyer Memorial Library & Archives in Abington, Massachusetts.
A note: Because all parties mentioned in this obituary are now deceased, I’m sharing this record here. For living individuals, I will make all efforts to protect their privacy.
💡 Genealogy Tip! Obituaries can be rich with family information—including names of surviving relatives, and sometimes the parents of the deceased, as well as other career details and affiliations. This information might not show up in any other records, so obituaries are a great way to connect the dots in your family tree and learn about an ancestor’s broader life.
⚖️ Conflict Resolution: The obituary gives Hazel’s birth place as Quincy, while we know for a fact that she was actually born in Brockton. This is an easy one. While obituaries are super helpful, they are only as accurate as the informants, writers, and publishers. More than likely, either one of Hazel’s daughters misspoke when providing information to the obituary writer, or the location got muddled further along the line between the funeral director providing information to the newspaper correspondent.
What This Record Tells Us
The obituary provides a lot of valuable details, and in this case helps corroborate much of the other information I’ve gathered in this research block.
- Family Connections: The surviving daughters and sisters listed help us trace Hazel’s immediate family and understand her place in the broader family context.
- Her Life’s Work: Her role as an executive housekeeper shows the kind of career she held and the environments she worked in, which adds depth to her personal history.
- Community Ties: Her involvement with the Immanuel Baptist Church in Brockton shows how Hazel maintained connections with her faith and community all throughout her life.
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