Hazel Anne Houghton

HALLOWELL – Hazel Anne Houghton, born June 14 2001, died unexpectedly and much too young on April 2, 2022 in a tragic car accident. Her extended circle of family and friends are left to cope without her compassion, humor, and humanity.

Hazel was an energetic, cheerful force from the moment she was born. She never stopped questioning and exploring; she tried every sport, subject, and instrument she could. She was loved by many. Early on Hazel realized the importance of keeping a close-knit circle of friends, who were near and dear to her heart.

Hazel was always in the top tier of her class at Hall-Dale, even as she challenged herself with advanced courses, extracurriculars and a job. This academic rigor landed her on the Dean’s List every semester at Kalamazoo College, where she was a Double Major in Spanish and International Relations, with a minor in Gender Studies.

Traveling abroad became a passion and piqued her interest in social justice. In the Dominican Republic she worked with children from impoverished backgrounds and during her time in Michigan she helped with the State ID program giving many new arrivals a chance to establish themselves.. She was looking forward to a year abroad in Ecuador beginning in August of 2022.

Quick with a joke, meme, or smile, Hazel saw the absurdity in so many conventions and became a confident individual in her grounded convictions. While, at the same time, she honored the idea of everyone having a place and a voice. It is unbearably sad that her voice has now been silenced.

Hazel is survived by her mother Malley Weber of Hallowell, father Geoff Houghton and stepmother Jamie Houghton of Whitefield; her sister Annabelle (23), brothers Maxwell (9) and Oscar (7); grandmother Anne Weber, grandfather Peter Houghton; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends. Hazel has always been a leader, and now we are all a little more adrift without her.

We will celebrate her personality and life on Saturday, April 16, at The Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta anytime between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Hazel would be most honored with adonation to one of her favorite non-profits the Extinction Rebellion https://rebellion.global/