Hazel May Thompson, born April 14, 1926, in Saint Mary, Jamaica, West Indies, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Charlie and Alice Fong-Chung and sister to John, Vivian, and Alvin.
She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother. She had five children, Lloyd (deceased), Arthell, Sylvia, Patricia and Basil, Jr.
Gifted in sewing, Hazel studied haute couture fashion design in an Italian designer house in Manhattan’s design district in New York and went on to create beautiful custom gowns and clothing for many years. When she retired, Hazel served as the church’s seamstress, crafting altar linens and special garments that became a part of cherished moments for members and families. She touched lives with her skill, but even more with her humility, kindness, and devotion.
Hazel lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. In her younger years in Jamaica, she dedicated her services to St. Mary Parish Church in Port Maria. She later became a devoted member of Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church and participated in many key events there. She gave generously of her time, most important was her role as a member of the Episcopal Church Women Charity (ECW). She also volunteered in their “New You Thrift Shoppe” and dedicated countless hours. Volunteer work was not just about tasks or duties for Hazel, it was an extension of her deep compassion & humility.
She served quietly, gracefully and with kindness, with love and compassion that blessed many generations. In every way Hazel wore a legacy of love, faith, and community that will leave a mark and be remembered for years to come. Her selfless service was a great impact to all of us and she will always be forever loved.
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A Visitation will take place on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with a Tributes of a Lifetime service starting at 7:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, located at 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
A Religious Service is to take place the following day, Thursday, September 11th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, located at 2801 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024, followed by a burial at 1:00 PM at Hollywood Memorial Gardens North, located at 3001 North 72nd Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33024.
For those unable to attend in person, the family invites you to join the LIVE streaming of the service on Wednesday, September 10th 2025, at 7:00 PM via the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page: Hazel M. Thompson’s Live Service
** Please note that the livestreaming will start 5 minutes prior to the service which will display on our Facebook page.
Denise Fong-Chung
September 10, 2025, 4:42 am
Auntie, words cannot explain the sadness in my heart of you leaving us. I’m comforted to know you’re no longer in this sorrowful world. You’re with your brother, my father Alvin resting in Jesus. With all you’ve been through you’ve battled the storms of life & stood strong. You are missed so dearly. Your exceptional style, love & grace. I’ll remember you coming over for Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving & Christmas. We had some great times. I’ll cherish those moments in my heart forever. Sleep in peace until we all get together on the resurrection. I’ll love you always in my heart. 🙏🏼❤️🕊 ✨️
~Love always,
Your niece Denise Fong-Chung 💕
Shirley
September 10, 2025, 2:54 pm
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family,Aunt Hazel legacy will live on through the love and wisdom she passed on to everyone. May the family find strength in her memory. Grandma is sleeping, Sleep on Grandma, Sleep on.
Suzette Hunter
September 10, 2025, 10:18 pm
To The Fong-Chung Family,
Thanks for invitation to your family. I had the honor of meeting Auntie Hazel via my friend, Beverly.
While enroute to our cruise to the Bahamas, we stayed over to Auntie’s home and she made me feel right at home, just as her brother, Bev’s dad and mom, always made me welcome in New York.
Such authenticity of love exhibited from The Fong-Chung Family.
For that, I’m grateful to have made their acquaintance.
So much love to you all, you have my condolences.
Love Sue
Claudine Williams
September 11, 2025, 2:21 am
Claudine Williams
My name is Claudine FongChung Williams, one of Aunt Hazel’s nieces. Aunt Hazel was one of the kindest persons I have ever known. Her smile, her presence, her thoughtfulness, and her spirit of giving is the evidence of how she was blessed by God to bless others. She was always willing to give of her time, skill, and gifts to help others in whatever way she could. It has been 15 years since Daddy left us, and now his sister and our Auntie has now gone home. The Lord has taken her home. Auntie, we love you and miss you dearly. We will never forget your humor, care, and kindness. Even when you came to the States you regularly sent us clothes, shoes, watches and other gifts. We wore the latest style and best quality outfits because of your thoughtfulness. When you were too weak to attend family gatherings we really missed you at the Christmas dinners, birthday celebrations and other family gatherings. We missed you telling us of our family members in China, and just life in general. Thanks for being such a blessing to our family. We love and miss you dearly, but we thank God you are no longer suffering. R I P Auntie until we meet again on that day when our pain, and suffering will be over for eternity, and we all will rejoice in the newness of life our Savior, and Redeemer has provided for us on that day!
Love always,
Dale, Claudine, Daniel and David
Jonathan Lloyd Thompson
September 11, 2025, 3:08 am
GOODBYE G-MOM 4 now. I C U soon in Heaven. Thanks U 4 introducing me to my other family.
Claudette Myers
September 11, 2025, 10:09 am
Auntie Hazel, you are already missed. You were such a loving, kind, giving, sharing and caring aunt. We could always depend on you, for encouragement and guidance as you lived a very long and unselfish life, You shared with us family history and about your two oldest brothers, (our uncles John and Vivian) who were both taken to China as kids by our grand father).
Claudine and I talked a lot about those pretty dresses you made for us and our sisters as we were growing up. I remember Sunday afternoons, picking you up to join us for dinner, Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners, were special too. So many memories of your childhood and growing up as the only girl, amongst your brothers. I ,remember the pretty dresses you made for us as we were growing up too. So many precious memories as I recall that are in my memory bank of you.
Thanks Auntie Hazel, you will always be missed, never forgotten and always remain in our hearts.
Your niece – Claudette Myers (Fong-Chung)
Alicia Vidales
September 11, 2025, 7:22 pm
Auntie Hazel, I grew up watching you create and absolutely admired your design work. I always loved going to visit you and enjoyed being in your presence as a child. You were the best grand aunt ever. I always felt like I needed to be on my best behavior when I came to visit. I know I was a bit mischievous but you were always still calm and serene no matter what. I don’t remember you ever yelling at me about a thing. You created and paved the way for all of us. Your determination and hard work motivates us and continues to shine with us today. It wasn’t for nothing. I promise to do better in light of you. Till we see each other again. Thank you for everything!! 💖💖💖
Cherilyn Vidales
September 14, 2025, 5:15 pm
Your grace, kindness, love, faith, thoughtfulness are only a few words to describe who you were. Yes my dear aunt, you’re gone for a little while, but will not be forgotten. You’ll forever live on, in my heart.
99 years God gave you to us, such precious memories and years. He knew when your body had enough, so He took you home. Home where there’s no more pain, sadness, sorrow nor tears. Home where you’ll never hurt again. So, spread your wings and fly, explore your new home in the sky.
Love you always,
Sunshine ❤️ 💕🙏🏻
Beverly H Amato (Fong-Chung)
September 22, 2025, 5:59 pm
My precious Auntie, Hazel, mentor and friend, I miss you so much but I am comforted that God loves you best. You were always stylish, classy and exceptional in everything. You shared your wisdom with us and always gave great advice. Loving you was easy as you were kind, and genuine.,Your sense of family is strong; we promise to carry this on. You welcomed our spouses into the family, telling life experiences & sharing stories. Needless to say, they loved you and all thought the world of you. Our family gatherings will not be the same without you.
In the latter part of your illness we were grieving & unprepared for your passing. However, God gave you 99+ wonderful years of life that you lovingly shared with all We take comfort that your life was a blessing & you are rest.ing. We miss you but know you are in a better place with God Almighty. Love you always RIEP.
Marissa Vidales
October 5, 2025, 10:12 pm
Auntie Hazel,
I’ll always look back on some of my sweetest childhood photos playing dress up and remember you. Your spirit lives in every bit of color and creativity we carry forward. Thank you for the love, laughter, and inspiration you left with us.
I have since had a dream with you walking and laughing in a courtyard, somewhere safe. You are deeply missed, but I hope you’re smiling again.
With love 🫶🏼