In Memoriam: Hazel Brightbill
Hazel Hearn Brightbill, 89, of Newtown Square passed away March 24, 2019. She was born in Philadelphia, the only child of Maurice and Gladys Hearn. She was educated in the Philadelphia public schools and later earned her BA in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1951 she was married to Edgar Nixon Brightbill at Grace Brethren Church in Philadelphia. Following employment as an elementary teacher at Drexel Hill Elementary School, PA, Mrs. Brightbill became a full-time, stay-at-home mother to her children. Throughout her life she was also deeply involved with her church and community organizations, including Christian Women’s Club, Young Life, Chester County Choral Society, and the White Horse Village Singers.
Hazel was a member of the Chester County Choral Society for 28 years, from 1987 to when she retired in 2015. She assisted with music at rehearsals several times during Exton Chorale times, and she played piano and sang solos several times. She served as Vice President and Chairperson of Fundraising from 1991-93, and she was elected President from 1993-95. Hazel was chairperson of the dress committee in 1991-92, and she continued to handle the choir dresses until 2015. In 1997, Hazel chaired the committee that planned the CCCS trip to England. The Choral Society is grateful for her contributions and she will be greatly missed.
Exton Chorale started in 1973, became CCCS in Dec. 2000. We'll hit 50 in 2023, it seems like such a long way off. Last year was our 45th.
She leaves her beloved husband, Edgar; her daughter, Meredith, and husband, Tom; her son, Alan; her son, Matthew, and wife, Kris; and her daughter, Lesley. She also leaves nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant son, Andrew, and an infant daughter, Alison.
Hazel was a member of the Chester County Choral Society for 28 years, from 1987 to when she retired in 2015. She assisted with music at rehearsals several times during Exton Chorale times, and she played piano and sang solos several times. She served as Vice President and Chairperson of Fundraising from 1991-93, and she was elected President from 1993-95. Hazel was chairperson of the dress committee in 1991-92, and she continued to handle the choir dresses until 2015. In 1997, Hazel chaired the committee that planned the CCCS trip to England. The Choral Society is grateful for her contributions and she will be greatly missed.
Exton Chorale started in 1973, became CCCS in Dec. 2000. We'll hit 50 in 2023, it seems like such a long way off. Last year was our 45th.
She leaves her beloved husband, Edgar; her daughter, Meredith, and husband, Tom; her son, Alan; her son, Matthew, and wife, Kris; and her daughter, Lesley. She also leaves nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant son, Andrew, and an infant daughter, Alison.
Past Presidents of CCCS (from left to right):
First row: Steve Shirk 1999-2001, Susan Kline 2013-2015, Gary Garletts, Artistic Director 1999 to current.
Second row: Bob Morgan 2011-2013, Neil Cullen 2009-2011, Fred Thompson 2007-2009, Lloyd Hope 2003-2005, Ron Bolesta 2001-2003.
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Members of CCCS (from left to right):
First row: Betsy Cullen, Susan Kline, Evelyn Dougherty, Edith Rowland, Kathy Kauterman, Mariann Shirk.
Second row: Bob Morgan, Dave Rowland, John Fryer, Steve Shirk, Ron Bolesta.
Third Row: Amedeo G. Piccioni, Neil Cullen, Fred Thompson, Lloyd Hope, Gary Garletts.
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