Kenneth George HAWKINS

HAWKINS, KENNETH GEORGE - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Kenneth George Hawkins, 84 of Pennfield, NB, devoted husband of the late Audrey Greta (O'Brien) Hawkins, occurred at his home on Saturday June 18, 2005, with his family at his side. Born in Honeydale, NB, on March 14, 1921, he was a son of the late Rupert George and Ida Blanche (Beech) Hawkins. A devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, he leaves to mourn, his two sons, Doug Hawkins (Linda Murphy) and Russell Hawkins (Donna) all of Pennfield, NB, sisters, Marguerite Spinney (Stanley) of St. George, NB, and Lora Spear (John) of Pennfield, NB, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Ken was predeceased by a brother Donald Hawkins, and a sister Madge Paul. Ken was a great nature lover, caring and tending the berry fields, riding his motorcycle, and touring the country side on many trails with his snowmobile, and ATV, with his many friends. Ken was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 39 Blacks Harbour, NB, and a long time member of Pennfield Presbyterian Kirk Church, he was in the army for four years, and a Veteran of WWII where he served overseas with the South Saskatchewan Regiment. Family and friends are welcome to drop by the family home at 5086 Route 1, Pennfield, NB. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, from the Pennfield Presbyterian Kirk Church, at 2:00 pm, with Erik Kraglund officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pennfield Presbyterian Kirk Church, or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Following the interment, the Royal Canadian Legion will have a tribute service to Ken at the graveside. St.George Funeral Home 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB,(755-3533) entrusted with the arrangements. www.stgeorgefh.ca [Telegraph-Journal]