Barbara A. Hawes

HAWES, Barbara A. Of Needham and Long Lake, NY, passed from this life after a long illness at the age of 60. Barbara worked passionately and tirelessly for nearly 40 years promoting quality, meaningful lives for people with disabilities. She oversaw the conversion of 9 institutions into integrated community-based services for thousands of individuals with disabilities throughout New York State. She was the former Deputy Commissioner of New York State Office of Mental Retardation, former Director of Sunmount Developmental Center in Tupper Lake, NY, and former Principal at Seaside Regional Center in New London, CT. She had an exceptional academic background with a Bachelor's Degree from Connecticut College and 3 Master's Degrees from University of Connecticut and Syracuse University. Barbara loved traveling, the arts, and collectibles. Beloved daughter of Mary (Morrissey) Hawes of Needham and the late Col. Robert Hawes. Sister of Robert Hawes, Jr. of Charleston, SC, Mary Hawes Mahoney of Sudbury, Philip Hawes of Potomac, MD, Richard Hawes of Chatham, NY and the late Thomas Hawes. Devoted aunt to 12 nieces and nephews and 1 grandnephew. Longtime friend and guardian of Nils Howard of Pawcatuk, CT. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (exit 19B off Rt 128), NEEDHAM, Saturday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St Joseph's Church, Needham at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Friday, 4-8. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. For directions and guestbook, visit: www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687