Hazel "Betty" Chandler

Hazel "Betty" Chandler was born on July 28, 1929. Her parents were Thomas and Florence Barker of Swampscott, MA. She attended Swampscott schools and was captain of the field hockey team. Betty and Frank met on the train to Boston and were married soon after. Frank had a job in California for North American Aircraft in LA. Not long after they returned to Marblehead where they worked for John S. Martin Co. on Cliff Street. Frank's father was ailing and they were there to help. The company was soon moved to 65 Pleasant Street where Betty was Vice President and ran the company with Frank.

Betty was a member of Old North Church in Marblehead. She was an avid traveler and photographer taking pictures and making friends round the world. She was a member of the Out of Focus Club that was organized by Bob Sinclair. That was her favorite batch of friends.

Betty loved to fly with my dad in his Cherokee, she even learned and took her test on the passenger's side. She even said just recently that she'd go to space if she could! They were out of New England Flyers in Beverly.

Betty loved to cook and was always trying new dishes.

Betty is predeceased by her husband Frank of 53 years. Betty is survived by her daughter Karen Russo and husband Mark who reside in Marblehead, MA, and Wickenburg, AZ; son Wayne Chandler and wife Sheila from Marblehead, MA; and son John Chandler and Salina from Newbury MA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jarrett Russo of Marblehead, MA, Colton Russo and wife Jacky of Cranston, RI, Remington Russo of Marblehead, MA, Cary Chandler of Beverly, MA, Michael Chandler of Salem, MA, Patrick Chandler and wife Chemaine of CO, Theo Chandler of CO and Bronwin Chandler of Newbury, MA; as well as her nieces in Wisconsin.

Betty always had a great smile and loved all her friends and her family very much. Betty spent the last six years between Marblehead, MA and Wickenburg, AZ where she explored the west with her daughter. She loved the rodeos. The family of Betty give the caretakers our greatest gratitude, they loved her dearly and were instrumental to her well being. She loved them very much.

A graveside service celebrating Betty's life will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead, attendees to gather at 9:45 a.m. inside the main gate at 294 West Shore Drive. This is a special day, Frank and Betty were married on this day in 1952. Gathering after for food and conversation at the Gerry, 5 Beacon St., Marblehead, MA.

In honor of Betty she expressed her wishes in lieu of flowers to have donations to the Edith Dodge Memorial Fund, Inc., c/o National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945. For more information please visit https://edithdodgemf.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com for the Chandler family.