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Edwin Hawkes Obituary
GORHAM - Edwin H. Hawkes, 78, died on Dec. 8, 2017. He was born on June 21, 1939, the son of Elwin and Mary (Fields) Hawkes. "I dislike long obituaries and I'm not egocentric, so I want mine to be very plain and simple."
- Ed Hawkes.
A funeral service will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 at the Windham Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, 434 River Rd. Windham, where a period of visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date at Hillside Cemetery, Gorham. To express condolences and to participate in Ed's online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com
Memorial donations in Ed's honor may be made to the:
Galilee Baptist Church
317 Main St.
Gorham, ME, 04038, or
Little Falls Baptist Church
746 Gray Rd.
Gorham, ME 04038
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Hawkes
Guy Curtis
March 6, 2018
My dearest friend Mr. ED. You are one of the most kindest human beings I have ever known. You always had words of encouragement to me and everyone he came in contact with. My friendship with you was so special. Your famous saying was genuine when you would say" have a super great terrific day ". There are so many memories we have shared phone calls on the my work you always you were excited to here my stories and you shared yours school concerts I will truly truly going to miss you with all my heart. It has been my pleasure to call you my friend. you always loved my mom please give her a hug for me. Friends forever. Guy Curtis
Deborah Bachand
December 14, 2017
I remember the first day (1984) I worked at MMC I got to meet Ed. He was so welcoming and soon became a friend. I have many very special memories of time spent with Ed . He was kind and gracious and very proud. I offer my condolences to his family and friends.
December 12, 2017
Joan and John,
Sorry to read in the paper that Eddie had died. Our best to your families.
Connie and Dave
Meg Sutton
December 12, 2017
I worked with Ed for many years at MMC. He was usually the first person I saw early in the day. No matter how he was feeling, Ed always had a cheery , positive greeting for me. He was then and continues to be an inspiration to me. God Bless.
Mary Saucier
December 11, 2017
Forever a "gentle man". Ed was a pleasure to meet in the halls of MMC.
December 11, 2017
rest in painless peace, dear, dear friend...you will never be forgotten & forever loved,,,Alan & Sharon Richards
Linda Chambers
December 11, 2017
Eddie was such a wonderful example of the Joy Christ gives to His believing children. I will see him again someday because Christ has saved my soul and has risen from the dead. He shared that same
Faith. In Jesus Love Linda Chambers. II Cor 9:15
December 11, 2017
michael l. plourde
December 11, 2017
I believe there is a saying, - "a friend is a friend, is a friend", or something like that, or I just made that up in my head. Anyway, that's what comes to mind when I think of Ed and our nearly 30-year friendship. He was a dear friend, always there, and always positive, setting a shining example of how to embrace life's challenges with grace and a smile.
And now another one - "great things come in little packages". What Ed lacked in physical stature, he more than made up for in heart, generosity and love. He made all around him better, and boy was he always up for a good laugh, should things get too serious.
My wife Sue and I will miss him, dearly. Birthdays and holidays will have a small, hole for us, now, and I pray for just a tad of Ed's beautiful spirit, love and laughter. May we find a way to carry it forward in his honor.
Offering love and comfort to Ed's family and friends.
Lee Attix
Lee Attix
December 11, 2017
I believe there is a saying, - "a friend is a friend, is a friend", or something like that, or I just made that up in my head. Anyway, that's what comes to mind when I think of Ed and our nearly 30-year friendship. He was a dear friend, always there, and always positive, setting a shining example of how to embrace life's challenges with grace and a smile.
And now another one - "great things come in little packages". What Ed lacked in physical stature, he more than made up for in heart, generosity and love. He made all around him better, and boy was he always up for a good laugh, should things get too serious.
My wife Sue and I will miss him, dearly. Birthdays and holidays will have a small, hole for us, now, and I pray for just a tad of Ed's beautiful spirit, love and laughter. May we find a way to carry it forward in his honor.
Offering love and comfort to Ed's family and friends.
Lee Attix
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