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for DONALD HAWKINSON
Pushpa (Thorek)
June 17, 2021
Out of nowhere just thought about you yesterday. Missing you dearly and your gift of chocolates (usually snickers)! Rest In Peace my dear boss!
Uncle Will
June 1, 2021
Hawk! Still in my thoughts. Seeing your devious smile as I type. That spark in your eyes.
July 9, 2011
When working next doors on Sunday, Don was always there giving me the updates on the Bears game. Don friendly talks about life and sports will be missed when we passed each other while walking our dogs.
Will Kramer
July 1, 2011
Hawk had the warmest smile and natural laugh. Every day at NMH I made sure that I said or did something to get him to giggle cause it always made my day in a special way. He was a giving, caring man who love his family first and foremost and was very proud of them. I lost track of him when I left the hospital and got excited recently cause I found him on Facebook. We lost a good man.
Mary Shaughnessy, RN
June 30, 2011
At a time like this there is so little words can say. The memory of Don will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. As a MICU nurse at NMH, Don was an outstanding and compassionate respiratory therapist. I still can see his smiling face.
My deepest condolences
Vik Petroliunas
June 21, 2011
Deepest sympathy and prayers for the Hawk and his family. I had the privilege of knowing Don in his Hawg (yes Gonzaga at Loyola)days! ... And what a great gifted person with an abundance of that cheer I read about in this guest book. Condolences to all - Vik Petroliunas
Tomo Buseski
June 18, 2011
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I worked with Don at NMH and had crossed paths at Thorek Hospital for the last 6 years. Always with a smile on his face and kind words for all. Will miss him and my prayers are with all to embrace all the pleasant memories. ..."
Bob Slesinski
June 10, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Hawkinson family. I met with Don on numerous occasions through the Illinois Purchasing Collaborative, his knowledge and enthusiasm will be greatly missed. He was truly a nice man.
June 10, 2011
We are so saddened to hear of Don's death. A great loss for his family, friends and coworkers. Our thoughts and prayers go to Ann, Kathy and Michael during this most difficult time. Richard and Susan Fumea and Daughter Constance and family
Lorraine Ostrowski
June 9, 2011
My deepest condolences to the entire family. I worked with Don at NMH from 1985 thru 1999. He certainly was a great coworker and will always be remembered as the Hawk. Will miss him and my prayers are with all to embrace all the pleasant memories.
Sincerely,
Lorraine Ostrowski
Paul Solak
June 8, 2011
My thoughts are with the family, Don was a fellow RT co-worker at Northwestern Memorial. Many happy memories about him. He will be missed by those he came across in respiratory.
Stephen Thompson
June 8, 2011
I remember first meeting Don in Respiratory Therapy school in 1975. We sat next to each other for the next 9 months and stayed friends over the years but we eventually went our separate ways. He was a great guy and I regret that we lost touch.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. I hope that these small remembrances of Don bring you comfort at this difficult time and keep his memory alive in all of us.
Department of Respiratory Care Northwestern Memorial Hospital
June 8, 2011
To the Hawkinson family, the staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital wish to send our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved. Sincerely,
Susan Ferrell
June 8, 2011
Ann: Connie at Curves shared this news with us this morning. So sad for your loss. We will be praying for your broken hearts and know the LORD will comfort and support you as you and your family heal.
American Heart Association
June 8, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
June 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please know that your friends at Curves are here to support you during this most difficult time. May the Lord bring you peace ,comfort and strength during the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Connie Knecht
The Gibbons Family
June 7, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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