Hazel DeSilva Kennedy Ramos
February 9, 1919 ~ November 22, 2008
Services:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in the funeral home chapel from 5:00PM until 8:00PM with prayers being held at 6:45PM. A Mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday,November 26, 2008 at 10:00am in The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Lexington Park, MD with Father Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD.
Hazel DeSilva Kennedy Ramos, 89 of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of New Orleans, LA died November 22, 2008 at her residence. Born February 9, 1919 in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late Matthew James and Hazel Catherine DeSilva Kennedy, Jr. She was the loving wife of John Ramos, Jr. of Lexington Park, MD and whom she married on February 7, 1953 in Holy Face Church, Great Mills, MD. She is also survived by her children; John Ramos III of Oakdale, CT, Hazel Catherine Ramos Reece of Kona, HI, Frances Augusta Ramos Verbruggen of Portland, OR and Mary Anne Ramos of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by her brother John Kennedy of Fairfax, VA and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Margaret Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy and Sr. Gloria Laboure. Hazel graduated from Eleanor McMain High School, New Orleans, “Class of 1935” and Margaret G. Hanson Normal School, New Orleans, “Class of 1937”, Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans with a Bachelor of Arts from the Division for Teachers “Class of 1942” and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a Master of Science in Mathematics “Class of 1948”. She moved to St. Mary’s County in the late 1940’s from New Orleans and was an algebra and geometry teacher at St. Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown, MD for twenty years, retiring in June, 1981. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 6:45 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 12:00 PM. Pallbearers will be her brother John Kennedy, her son John Ramos III, her son-in-law Robert Bowden, and her daughters Hazel Ramos Reece, Frances Ramos Verbruggen and Mary Ramos. Contributions may be made to the Parkinson Disease Foundation, www.pdf.org.
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“Cathie and family, Your mom was a remarkable woman and I know she will be missed dearly. I pray that memories of her better health and good days will bring you comfort in the days to come. My prayers are with all of you, Sandy”
“Dear Cathie & Family — Of all my teachers through the years, Mrs. Ramos is the one that i remember the most. She truly was a remarkable woman. My prayers are with you and your family. Cathy-Jo”
“To Mary, Bob and your family: Our hearts are with you during your time of sorrow. I know how much your mother meant to you and she will be greatly missed.”
“Dear Cathie and family – My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. Your mom was a wonderful woman and a favorite teacher. She is with the Angels.”
“Whenever St Mary’s Academy graduates (Class of 1972) gather to chat about the “good old days”, Mrs Ramos’ name always comes up. She was a dedicated teacher who made sure you learned Math even if it was not your favorite subject. My prayers are with her family. “
“Mary and Bob and the rest of the Ramos family, Your mother was a most exceptional woman and a wonderfully effective teacher. She had a gentle strength and powerful presence in the classroom,I still remember even though it was a while ago (30 years). Please know that I am thinking about and praying for your mom and your family. Your mom made St. Mary’s Academy and our world a better place by helping us to Think Think Think and to understand.”
“Dear Cathie and family – your Mom was such an inspiration to all she taught. I really loved her algebra class. A woman truly ahead of her time. There are few things harder than losing a mother. My prayers are with you all.”
“Cathie and family, Your mom was a wonderful teacher and role model. She truly cared for each of her students and wanted each of them to do their best. Because of her dedication, direction and instruction I did well in math and have been able to with confidence tutor adults and children since high school through college and even now including helping my niece who is pursuing a master’s degree. Love and prayers, Sandra Johnson”
“Cathie,we can’t know why somethings happen…but we can know that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief. Your Mom was a women of integrity.”
“Cathie: Our prayers are with you. All here in San Antonio care and wish you our sincerest condolences. “
“Mary, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Brian’s father is also living with Parkinson’s and your family’s strength is an inspiration to us. We wish you all comfort and peace. Your friends, Sheri, Sunni and Brian. “
“I will always think of Mrs. Ramos fondly. She was indeed an ‘institution’ at SMA, an awesome Math teacher, and a great, wonderful person. Although some of my classmates who were scared of Algebra, and consequently scared of Mrs. Ramos, her relentless devotion and gifted teaching skills were recognized and appreciated by all. I don’t know if she ever knew that I earned a BS in Mathematics (along with a double major in French, inspired by Sr. Mary Natalie) but I would never have done it without the solid foundation in Math that she taught me, and the inspiration she gave me. God bless, Amy Wood, SMA class of ’79”
“Dear Family and friends of Hazel, I want to echo the words of so many from the Academy, Hazel was a wonderful teacher and I have many fond memories of her last three years there as I joined the faculty. Please know of the prayers from all the SCNs here in Kentucky that have such fond memories of a great woman. “
“Mary and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so happy you had so many wonderful years spent with your mom.”
“John and family, I was sorry to hear about Hazel’s passing… please accept my condolences as you navigate through this period of your lives. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.”
“Dear Mary, My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you find comfort in each other during this difficult time. All my best, Kara”
“Mary and Francis your mother was a wonderful teacher and friend. She will be missed greatly by us all. We only just learned of her passing and wish we had been able to attend her services. I let David’s dad know. Please let Mr Ramos know Dave sends his condolences and will be in touch. We often hear stories about their early years together on the base. “
“To the family of Mrs. Ramos, Mrs. Ramos was a wonderful teacher who inspired me to continue my education. She made me believe that I was a good student. Thanks to her and the many wonderful teachers at St. Mary’s I went on to get my doctoral degree and currently teach nurses in a masters program in California. She touched many students in this way. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Hazel and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. As I read through the previous posts, I can see that your mother was an amazing woman who is leaving a legacy that will impact this world for the better for many years to come. God bless you and your family and hold you close during this difficult time.”
“John and family, I was sorry to hear about Hazel’s passing.”
“Mrs. Ramos was one of those teachers who gave me the gift of math. It has carried me through in my career. I’ll never forget when the school voted her Teacher of the Year. I believe that was my senior year. She left a great legacy. “
“Uncle John, Johnny, Cathie, Frances and Mary, know you are in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days. Your mother was so very proud of each of you, your families and all you have accomplished. She was truly a remarkable woman and will be deeply missed. Though I never had her as a teacher, I remember how proud she was when I received a B.A. in mathemtics. She will always be a part of our family because her loving and caring spirit will live on in each of us, especially in each of you and her beloved grandchildren. Know you are in my prayers. Love, Jane”
“What a wonderful life she lived and the legacy she left for all the many hearts she touched. “
“To Mr. Ramos & family My sincere sympathy goes out to you all. I remember taking care of you mom, when I worked for Home Helpers. She was a gem to take care of. It was such a pleasure to come into there home, and to talk to both of your parents. May Go hold you all in His Everlasting Arms. Towanda Estep & Family”
“I will never forget the days when I played with little Hazel,(from first grade till now) and I also treasure the times with her mom and dad (Hazel and John Ramos). Love to you all Always, Laurie “
“Not much more can be said but to have “lived respected and to Die Regretted” John you not only look like your Mom but you also reflect her attributes! Our Sincerest Condolances to yourself and Family. Art & Marylin”
“John and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time. Your mother truly sounds like a remarkable woman who has influenced, I would imagine thousands, by being a teacher. Your family must be very proud of her and miss her dearly. We wish everyone in your family the very best. The Doherty Family”
“Wow John……Did not know your Mom, she certainly sounds like an amazing woman and role model. I can’t even imagine how much she is missed. My prayers are with you and your family. Sandi Vanier”
“John, Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. I know you loved her deeply and that she is now with her parents. We all look forward to our reunion with all our family some day in the mansions of our Heavenly Father. Marc Poussard”