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Dr. William Andrew Hawk, M.D. Naples, FL
Dr. William Andrew Hawk, M.D. passed away on December 24, 2013 at the age of 91 in the Bentley Care Center in Naples, FL after suffering from Parkin son's for many years. He was married for 63 years to his devoted wife, Moira.
Dr. Hawk was born in Sayre, PA, the only child of Dr. George and Helen Hawk. He graduated from the Hill School in Pottstown, PA, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.
Earlier in his career, he completed residencies in surgery and pathology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and was on the medical staff from 1956 through 1987. He also served on the Board of Governors.
Dr. Hawk served on the Florida task force in establishing the Fort Lauderdale practice and was the first CEO of Cleveland Clinic of Florida. He was a fellow of the American College of Pathologists as well as emeritus clinical professor of the school of medicine at case western university.
Dr. Hawk served in the Navy during the Korean War and was medical officer on the troop transport ship USS General W.A. Mann.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and great-grandson, William Wallace Granger.
He is survived by his loving wife, Moira; daughters, Margaret (Thomas) Smith and Moira (Raymond) Tully; five grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.
Bill and Moira were avid golfers and loved to travel and often combined the two in their travels around the world.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105-3847, or to a charity of your choice.
A celebration of life will take place at the West Clubhouse at Bentley Village on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Derrick Lonsdale
January 17, 2014
Great memories of Bill.
January 17, 2014
Dear Moira,
We send our deepest sympathy and very best wishes to you and your family. Bill was a wonderful man and excellent pathologist. It was an honor for me to have known and worked with him.
Bob Hermann, retired chair, general surgery, Cleveland Clinc
Gary Weilang
January 11, 2014
I was saddened to learn the news about Dr. Hawk. I worked with him in the mid- to late-80s on various projects, including the opening of the Cleveland Crile Building, and in the establishment of Cleveland Clinic Florida. I fondly remember Dr. Hawk and his wife hosting me for dinner at their Fort Lauderdale condo. A lovely couple. He was truly a gentleman.
Bill Knowles
January 1, 2014
Was very sorry to learn of Dr. Hawk's passing. Our family will always remember with great fondness, the many summer visits that your family made to Sayre, and the pleasant times we shared with you, so many years ago. Our deepest sympathy and affection is extended to Mrs. Hawk, Ann and Moira.
December 30, 2013
70 years is our life span, 80 years with special mightiness, Psalms 90:10. William had 91 years of special mightiness. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the times you spent together as you cerebrate a life well lived.
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