Mrs. Hazel I. Ballou 86 a resident of the Palatine Nursing Home and former Dolgeville resident, died Friday July 24, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital Amsterdam after a brief illness. Hazel was born in Staten Island, New York on December 11, 1922 the daughter of Fred and Nina (Bunn) Bishop and was educated in schools in Staten Island. Her marriage to Herbert M. Ballou took place on December 20, 1939 in Mayfield, New York. Mr. Ballou predeceased her on May 26, 1985. Hazel was employed at one time at Beechnut Foods in Canajoharie, retiring from there in 1980. While residing in the Dolgeville – Little Falls area she was involved with the “Grandparent Program” at Benton Hall School in Little Falls. She is survived by her daughter and her husband Frances and Eli Doxtater of Ft. Plain, A Son Mark Ballou of Johnstown, her Brothers Ted and Ellsworth Bishop both of New Jersey, her Grandchildren Nancy May, Eli Doxtater, Herbert M. Ballou and Mark James Ballou, also 7 Great Grandchildren , Nieces & Nephews. She was predeceased by a Brother Ellis and her sisters Florence, Ida and Dorothy. Funeral services will be held Monday July 27th, 2009 at 11 AM at the Roberts & Enea Funeral Home 3 Faville Avenue Dolgeville. Rev. Alan Griffith, Pastor of the United Methodist Church of Ft. Plain will officiate. Burial will follow in the Curtis Cemetery Town of Salisbury. Calling hours are on Monday from 10AM until the time of the service at 11 AM.