In Memoriam

Katherine S. Hazen (1905-2003), the mother of AAVSO Secretary Martha Hazen and a long-time AAVSO friend and Headquarters volunteer, passed away on November 19, 2003, at the age of 98. Katherine came to the AAVSO in 1980 through Martha, who told Director Janet Mattei her mother was looking for a volunteer activity after the death of her husband and wondered if there might be something she could do at the AAVSO. Janet said she thought there was, and a wonderful relationship was born.

With Katherine’s background in science (she graduated from Mt. Holyoke College in 1926 with a degree in chemistry), world travels and many years in the university setting through her husband’s career, extensive experience with fundraising as a class agent for Mt. Holyoke, and cheerful willingness to help with any project going, there were countless activities and projects at Headquarters - large and small - that benefited from her expertise. Katherine also contributed very generously to the association financially over the years, for which generosity we are most grateful.

After Katherine “retired” from the AAVSO after more than 11 years of dedicated volunteer service, we were always delighted to welcome her back to AAVSO meetings, pizza lunches, and holiday events at Headquarters whenever she could join us - it was always a joy to see her.

—Elizabeth O. Waagen

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James Bush
Palm Beach, Florida

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Robert Fried
Flagstaff, Arizona

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