Obituary of Kirk C. Hazard

Kirk C. Hazard, 63, of Summerhill NY, passed away July 9, 2010 at Veterans Hospital, Syracuse NY, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born April 30, 1947 in Cortland NY, the son of the late Lawrence & Betty Hazard. Kirk was raised and educated locally graduating from Homer High School in 1965. He went onto serve with U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, being honorably discharged. Upon his return from serving his country he worked locally at Smith Corona. He then relocated out west working for Boeing Corp. He returned to the area in the early 1990s residing locally. Kirk enjoyed the outdoors going on walks, but most of all spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed making furniture. He is survived by his daughters Casey (Brian) Lawson of Syracuse NY, Sara (Timothy) Davis of Summerhill NY, brother James Hazard of Georgia, grandchildren, BreeAnn, Anthony, Brian, Stephanie, & joseph, brother in law Mike Reynolds of Locke NY, aunts Evelyn Sweet of Homer NY and Mary Hazard of Cortland NY, nieces, nephews, cousins, best friend Dan (Sharon) McConnell of McLean NY. In addition to his parents, Kirk was predeceased by his sister Vicky. A graveside service will be held at the Atwater Cemetery, Homer NY, at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Scott Senior Center or the Cortland SPCA. Sara: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hazel (Mom) met him at the gate to welcome him home. God bless. Don and Trina Sara, My thoughts are with you. Let me know if I can do anything. Barbara Although I don't know Kirk's daughter's, I knew him and Vicky very well. Being a classmate of Vicky's & Kirk only a year older than I, I heard alot about Kirk growing up. He loved outdoors & he loved to have fun. Last time I saw your dad, I was looking at a pair of snow shoes at a yard sale. I had them in my hand to buy when he walked over to me & said he almost bought them because they were a good pair. I gave them to him & hoped he had many chances to use them! He will be missed by many of us that only got to visit with him on occasion. Sorry also to Dan and Sharon McConnell - I know the loss of a dear life-time friend is very difficult. Keep good memories near. Terry Haines Hollenbeck