Dorothy Helen Plouffe Hazelton, 89, Sebastian
Dorothy Helen Plouffe Hazelton, 89, passed away peacefully in Sebastian on April 24, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born on Dec. 11, 1930, in Exeter, N.H., Dorothy was the fifth child of Josephine and Alexander Plouffe.
After high school, Dorothy enlisted in the United States Navy where she met her husband John Hazelton whom was also serving his country. After getting married, she was honorably discharged and began her career in civil service.
While John was on active duty, they lived in many different places, but North Carolina was always considered home.
Dorothy relocated to Sebastian three years ago to be by her family.
For many years, Dorothy was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Wilmington, N.Ca., St. Mark’s Columbiettes, and the Red Hat Society.
She enjoyed reading and was an accomplished seamstress and crafter. She found joy in talking to others and will always be known for her infectious laugh.
She is survived by three daughters, Helen Hazelton, Sandy (Jeff) Howe, Diane (Marc) Strickland; and niece, Anne Barber, whom she loved like a daughter; sisters, Jeanette Irvine and Celina Stetson; and three grandchildren, whom she dearly loved, Laura Howe, Carly Howe and Alex Strickland.
Dorothy is predeceased by her husband, John, of 43 years; her parents; brothers, Eugene Plouffe and Edward Plouffe; and sister, Eleanor Urquhart.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Pelican Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care Community for their compassion, love and exceptional care along with the VNA Hospice.
A Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 28, at Strunk Funeral Home, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Sea Lawn Memorial Park in Hampstead, North Carolina.
