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LACONIA ; George E. "Gramps" Hawkins Sr., 84, of Garfield Street, Laconia, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, suddenly in New York on his way home from Florida.
He was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Laconia, the son of Roscoe and Lena (Minor) Hawkins. He was a lifelong resident of Laconia.
George was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He had owned and operated Hawkins' Jenney and Whitten Oil Co. and Whitten Construction. "Gramps" loved his work which he shared with his son.
He was a member of the NH Snowmobile Association, Belknap Snowmobile Club, St. Jean Club, Gunstock Travelers, Bolduc Park, NH Petroleum and the Lakes Region Petroleum Board of Trade and the Loyal Order of Moose in Sebastian, Fla.
"Gramps" enjoyed playing cribbage, golf, camping, snowmobiling, and his two trips in his camper to Alaska. He enjoyed spending winters in Barefoot Bay, Fla., but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Verna (Annis) Hawkins, who died in 2000.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, George E. and Deb Hawkins Jr. of Laconia; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and John Thrippleton of New Bern, N.C., Catherine and Nils Hammare Sr. of Ashland and Robin and Alan Hendrickx of Laconia; a son-in-law, William Young of Sanbornton; grandchildren, Holly Young, Joy Brough, John Thrippleton Jr., Kevin Thrippleton, Nils Hammare Jr., Joseph Hammare, Lyndsey Cochrane, Hillary Hendrickx and James Hendrickx; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel Corliss; his special companion, Rebecca Herbert of Concord; special niece and nephew, Sue and Bob Bessette of Winnisquam; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Young in 2004; brothers, Howard, Rayner and William; and by sisters, Virginia and Hilda.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 22, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. in the Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia. Services with military honors will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the United Baptist Church, Park St., Lakeport, with the Rev. Sharron Lamothe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Community Health & Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia NH 03246, or to Bolduc Park, 282 Gilford Ave., Gilford, NH 03249.
The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Donna Thrippleton
April 28, 2009
To all my family: May we all remember our dear dad in our own special way. He was someone special to each and every one of us. He taught us how to be honest, faithful, thrifty, and kind. He was understanding and tolerent. He loved us all no matter what we did. May he spend eternity with his true love: MA
And to you dad, thank you for letting me be your daughter. Love to all, Donna
Bill Edgar
April 22, 2009
'George' 'Gramps - Was a pleasure for me to have been able to work for you! I learned alot from you. You always had that 'smile wether things were right or wrong!! Always enjoyed the Snomachine trips even if they didn't always 'run right!! Injoy your travel & dreams ' 'Give our 'love to the 'Sarge
BILL & CATHY
cassie hammare
April 22, 2009
dad i'am going to miss you, you were alway there for me and my family, and will miss all of our good time and camping with you. Give my love to mom. love and miss you alway cassie
Mary Atwood
April 21, 2009
To all the Hawkin's family,
Know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. George is now receiving his well deserved rest. We are so glad we got to Bearfoot Bay in February to visit with him and Becky. He sure was a wonderful man. God Bless you all.
Alan & Mary Atwood
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Kevin Thrippleton
April 20, 2009
In an age of false heroes and unrealiable leaders, you were my mentor who remained steady as granite, and I have always kept the work ethic you taught me. Now I try to teach my Marines the same. Your legacy will live on. Tell gram we love her........
Marilyn (Cowing) Nations
April 20, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of George's passing.He and Verna used to put up with a lot from me when I was a teen. Donna, I am sorry we lost touch with each other. Please know you are in my prayers. God bless.
Marilyn
Karen Smith
April 20, 2009
Gramps, always young at heart. You got me on my first roller coaster in 30 years. I will always cherish that memory and many more.
Horace (holly) & Gloria roberts
April 20, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dan Foley
April 20, 2009
Gods Speed Gramps!!!
Lyndsey Cochrane
April 20, 2009
I dont even know where to start. I feel that your not being here has truly not hit me yet,as to me you are still on your way home. As much as I never wanted this day to come I know that it had to, and I am truly greatful for the 26 years I got to have you in my life. There are so many things that I am going to miss. Our conversations that I never got to say anything at all, but you always had the right answers, our coffe breaks and our treats that no one knew about but us. The trips to florida, your extremely loud snoring and that damn song that you didnt know the end to. I thank you for you always being you and execting me for being me. I love how you truly loved my husband and my daughter and I am glad that you were finally able to get Seans name right. I have regrets as we all do right now, I am sorry that I never got the chance to say goodbye, please know that I love you with all my heart and know that I am thinking about you every second. I love you Gramps. Please watch over me and my family. You are going to be missed so much by so many. I am proud to be your grand daughter! I hope you were as proud to be my Gramps!
April 20, 2009
Best wishes to the family from Philip Gamblin from Belmont N.H. I now live in Louisville, Ky. I owned Phil,s Sunoco of south main st Laconia.
bob bessette
April 20, 2009
My Buddy 'Gramps'.... I'm so gonna miss you. We did do your bucket list this winter... a secret between us
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