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Mississauga Mourns Passing Of Ex-Mayor Hazel McCallion

'Hurricane Hazel' Served The City As Mayor For 36 Years

MISSISSAUGA: Former mayor and the City’s biggest support, Hazel McCallion - known affectionately as Hurricane Hazel for her feisty and passionate championing of causes dear to her heart - passed away peacefully shortly after 6:30 a.m. today, January 29, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Hazel McCallion was 101 years old.

Hazel was married to Sam McCallion, who passed away in 1997. She is survived by her three children, Paul (Marie), Linda Burgess (the late Peter) and Peter McCallion, and her grand daughter, Erika.

“Today, I stand alongside our residents, staff and my Council colleagues as we grieve the passing of Mississauga’s matriarch Hazel McCallion, the longest serving mayor of our beautiful city,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Hazel was not only my mentor and political role model but the reason why so many Canadian women were inspired to enter politics. She has left an indelible mark on our City and her legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come. We should all strive to follow her example. Today, I join all Mississauga residents in expressing my sincere condolences to Hazel’s family and friends.”

Hazel McCallion served the City of Mississauga as mayor for 36 years from November 1978 to November 2014. Since leaving the Mayor’s office, she has taken on roles with University of To

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