Southbridge: Hazel V. (Burlingame) Szlosek, 85, of Blackmere Rd., passed away on Monday, June 15 ^th , in her home after a long illness.

She leaves her husband of 67 years, Walenty Szlosek, Jr.; her son, Dwayne D. Szlosek of Dudley; her daughter, Vanessa V. Schoonover and her husband Royl of Westminster, VT; her three brothers, Elliot Burlingame, Nelson Burlingame and Kenyon Burlingame, all of Charlton; her two sisters, Jean Corriveau of Charlton and Ruth Farrow of Southbridge; her two grandchildren, Beckie Boyd and Ryan Schoonover; and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her sister Ruby.  Hazel was born in Southbridge the daughter of Homer N. and Charlotte V. (Whitcomb) Burlingame.

Hazel and her husband owned and operated the Tall Pine Greenhouses in Southbridge for over 30 years.  She enjoyed oil painting landscapes and enjoyed wildlife photography.  She also enjoyed cooking for her family.  In her younger days she enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Hazel's funeral service and burial in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton, will be private.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.