Dr Anthony "Tony" Hawe

Dr. Anthony Hawe

It is with great sadness that our family says goodbye to a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Dr. Anthony Hawe (Tony), age 82 of Park City Utah, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Tony was born October 17, 1936 in Liverpool England. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Monica and Phillip and his 3 brothers, John, Brian, and Desmond. Surviving are his wife Jayne, sons Jeremy (Jane), Christopher, and daughter Ainsley (Joe) Bunn, and five grandchildren, Jessica, Daniel, Poppy Hawe, and Colin and Davis Bunn.

Tony attended Ampleforth College in Yorkshire, England until age 18 and graduated from Liverpool University Medical School. He completed extensive training in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery in Liverpool and at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 1965. He continued his Cardiothoracic surgery training and research from 1967, at the world famous Mayo Clinic, in Rochester Minnesota finishing as Chief Resident. He published extensively while there on aspects of cardiothoracic and congenital heart surgery. In 1972, Tony joined Springfield Clinic, Springfield, Illinois and was on staff at St. John's and Memorial Medical Center where he was the Chairman of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department for many years. He established a private practice in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 1979. He was also a Clinical Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine until his retirement. Over his twenty-seven years of practice he became a pioneer of cardiothoracic surgery techniques and was well respected by his profession.

Tony lived a very active life and was devoted to his family and friends. He had a passion for the outdoors particularly trekking throughout the world, a favorite being the Himalayas, and sailing his beloved sailboat Cariad. He had many other interests as well, such as playing competitive rugby, enjoying fine wine, and relaxing with an occasional cigar with friends.

Tony will always be remembered as a physician with the ability to care for the most ill patients in a meticulous and compassionate manner. He was always a gentleman whose surgical skills and social graces were treasured by his patients, their families, and the medical and nursing staff. His legacy continues through the staff and physicians he trained and the families he touched.

Memorial contributions can be made to the People's Health Clinic @ peopleshealthclinic.org