Hazel Hobbs during a reception held in her honor prior to the March 18, 2019 Board of Education meeting. Credit: Michael Dinan The Board of Education on Monday honored Hazel Hobbs, a longtime New Canaan resident and educator who passed away June 20. Hazel Hobbs, center, with her family at the March 18, 2019 Board of Education meeting, marking her retirement from the elected body. L-R, back row: son Scott, grandchildren Charlie and Jack, son Ian, daughter-in-law Diane, husband Mike, grandson Holden. To the left of Hazel Hobbs, granddaughter Faith, and to the right as you look at the photo, granddaughter Ellie. Credit: Mike Horyczun