11/21/2025
With much sadness, we the family of Hazel Eileen (McClary) Daborn announce her passing on November 20, 2025 at Gables Lodge, Amherst, NS.
Born in River Hebert, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Sarah (King) McClary.
Hazel lived in River Hebert for her entire life. She was fortunate to remain in her own home until she was 95, where she loved to spend her time baking and cleaning. She lived at Gables Lodge for the last year of her life where she made many new friends and renewed some old friendships.
Hazel married Charles Kingsley Daborn and together they lived a life filled with family and lots of fun adventures until he passed in 2002.
Hazel was a member of the former Trinity United Church in River Hebert. In her younger years she loved to play fiddle with her dad. When she and King weren't four-wheeling, gardening, hunting or fishing, she could be found shopping and laughing with Freda.
She is survived by her two loving sons Mike (Charlene), River Hebert, NS and Dale (Brenda), River Hebert, NS; three special grandsons John, Calvin (Laura) and David, whose hearts are filled with much love and great memories of their Grammie; she always lit up when her great grandson Kingsley visited, who will miss his "Old Nan" and all the laughter they shared; step grandson Ian (Niki) and their children Jacob and Abigail. She is also survived by her youngest brother Rod (Erma) and her in-laws Lois, Irene, Reg (Marion), Ralph (Mary), Thelma (Ben), Susan, Marg (Ed), Gerry (Art), Dorothy (Billy) and many special nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her siblings Freda (Don), Kay (Cyril), Bun (Anna), Art, Guy and Doug and her sister in law Elaine.
Hazel's family is so grateful for the love and thoughtfulness shown to her by the staff at Gables Lodge, especially the last two weeks. We love you guys.
Hazel did not want a service and we are following her wishes.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). A graveside service will be held in the River Hebert Cemetery in the spring.
If so desired donations in Hazel's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.
