Portrait of Francis Owen Hazard

Obituary · Rochester, NY

Francis Owen Hazard

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Francis will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

"Grief is the price we pay for love."
— Queen Elizabeth II
What Francis loved
GrandchildrenBowlingReading

It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Francis Owen Hazard of Rochester, NY — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.

Some lives speak quietly; his is one such story.

Some people pass through; others leave a path.

Passed on Saturday April 25, 2026, at the age of 84.

He is predeceased by his mother, Leona Hazard; father, Pearl Hazard; step-father, Royce Herrala; and Francis's four siblings.

Francis is survived by his wife, Charlotte Hazard; daughters, Nadine (Lance) Baxter, Wendy Hazard; grandchildren, Jeffrey Orbaker, Sr., Casandra Orbaker, Eric Byork, Jr., Atheena-Marie Wilferth; and multiple great-grandchildren.

He had a great interest in trains and was an enjoyer of airshows. He was also a member of a bowling team, and was an avid reader, most often Stephen King on his Kindle.

Francis's interment will be held privately

Miller Funeral Services is honored to serve the family of Francis Hazard.

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