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A. Hawthorne Obituary
A. Cary Hawthorne, Jr., 87, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Plantation Estates. He was born on January 19, 1925 to A. Cary Hawthorne and Katherine Bogert Hawthorne in Huntington, Long Island, NY. He received an undergraduate and master's degree from the University of Maryland. While at the University of Maryland he was a member of the SAE fraternity. Cary owned Hawthorne & Associates for 14 years. He taught sales/marketing at CPCC for 12 years and finished his career as marketing director at Longley Supply Company in Wilmington, NC. He was married to the late Jane Pence Hawthorne for 35 years. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Charlotte and St. John's Episcopal Church in Wilmington, NC.
He was a member of Carmel Country Club where he liked to play golf and he also enjoyed fishing trips to the Florida Keys. He looked forward to attending football and basketball games at the University of Maryland every season. He generously supported The University of Maryland Endowment Fund, Discovery Place, World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy, The Episcopal Foundation, and The Thompson Child and Family Focus Foundation.
The service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1623 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 on Friday, February 3rd, at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Charlotte, NC.
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Memories and Condolences
for A. Hawthorne
Bob Harrison
April 6, 2012
Cary was a devoted alumus of the University of Maryland College Park and a bright spirit to many people and organizations. He was a joy to be with.
February 6, 2012
He was a wonderful man whose visits to The Nature Conservancy's Virginia Coast Reserve were like random spring rains: we were never sure when or why he would show up, but it was always refreshingly lovely. The VCR staff here in Nassawadox VA misses him.
- Steve Parker
Courtney Timmons
February 2, 2012
David and Robin
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I got to know Cary as a young adult and he truly was an amazing man. You will be with us in our prayers and our hearts will be with you in this time of need!
Courtney and Jordan (Vera's granddaughter)
Kelly Baker
February 2, 2012
David and Robin
I just wanted to tell you guys how sorry I am to hear about your loss. We got to spend alot of time with Cary and truly enjoyed his company and his knowledge. My family will keep you in our prayers!
Kelly and Kris Baker (Vera's granddaughter)
R&C Wilson
February 1, 2012
Dear David/Robin ~
Thank you for calling about your Dad; so sorry we missed you. What a wonderful and giving man throughout his life. He had many friends and no wonder ~ he was delightful to be with any time ... a great sense of humor, truly dedicated to those he loved and his causes. We and many will surely miss him. We will be in touch soon.
Peace and Blessings ~ The Wilsons ~ Ron and Cherie
Wes and Randi Timmons (Vera's grandson and wife)
February 1, 2012
David and Robin,
Our hearts were so sad to hear about sweet Cary. Our family always enjoyed spending time with him. We pray that you find peace in knowing he loved the Lord and has gone home.
Cathy Harrison
January 31, 2012
Dear David & Robin,
My heartfelt condolences for you both. Cary was a weekly joy in my life for the past couple of years. We shared many laughs as we navigated the road from PE to St. John's. I will always remember him fondly whenever I look at the books in the pews. They will never be the same! God's peace to you both.
Maree Dawkins
January 31, 2012
Dear David & Robin,
We were so sorry to hear about Cary. He was such a dear soul to me and my family. I know everyone at the Plantation will miss him. Love, The Dawkins Family
Donna & Bob Flowers
January 31, 2012
I visited and lunched with Cary several times when visiting my Aunt Vera. I was always so impressed with his compassionate heart and his gentle spirit.Such a gentleman.I know these are difficult days.Please know that I'm praying for you to know the beyond-understanding-peace from our Heavenly Father.
dayle timmons (Vera's daughter)
January 31, 2012
Dearest David and Robin, I just heard of your Dad's passing and wanted to send my heartfelt condolences. I had seen your Dad and talked with him briefly during our visit to the Plantation at Christmas time and was aware that he was not doing well and seemed depressed. Getting older was not his cup of tea! I certainly have peace in knowing that all suffering is now over. My prayers are with you both.
dayle timmons (Vera's duaghter)
Patrick Hawkins
January 31, 2012
David and Robin, I am very sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know Cary I know he was a special person as reflected in his son. I will be praying for you and your family during this tough time but am rejoicing that Cary is with his Lord and savior!
Jones'
January 31, 2012
David & Robin - Praying for you both during this difficult time and sending thoughts of comfort and peace.
Steve and Ellen Solbakken
January 31, 2012
David and Robin - words cannot express the impact your Dad had on my life, starting back when I was a student at CPCC. I enjoyed his teaching so much I rearranged my curriculum so I could sit in all of his Sales and Marketing classes. I spent many hours while there and in later years discussing sales, work and life in general. As you know, our teacher-student relationship deepened into a lasting friendship. As time went on, that friendship grew to include my wife whom he really came to love. I will always remember Cary for his sweet spirit and gentle heart. He was my friend, mentor and often like a second dad. I grieve with and for you and, like you, will miss him terribly.
Mark & Kim Snider
January 31, 2012
David & Robin,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. We are here if you need us.
All our love,
Lois Ronner
January 31, 2012
Dear David and Robin - It was a great pleasure to have known both Cary and Jane. I am sorry I did not get in touch with him more frequently. You were both his great joys.
January 31, 2012
Dear David & Robin,
It was truly a pleasure to know your dad. Cary was one of the first people that I came to love since joining the PE staff in 2010. I will miss our hugs and talks. You are both in my prayers that God will comfort you during the days ahead.
Love,
Teresa York
Administrative Assistant
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