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Howard Hawkesworth Obituary
WORCESTER - Howard A. Hawkesworth, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at his home.
He leaves two daughters, Debra O'Donnell and husband Christopher of Worcester, and Donna Quick of Worcester; three sons, Brien Hawkesworth of Gardner, Gary Hawkesworth and wife Gloria of Henderson, NV, and Peter Hawkesworth and wife Michelle of Indian Trail, NC, 21 grandchildren, Jennifer Bouley wife of James, Chris, John, Matthew and Jillian O'Donnell, Megan, Harry and Dan Quick, Noel and Patrick Hawkesworth, Tom and Katina Hawkesworth, Alexandra, Shawn, Josh, Samantha, Michael, and Thomas Hawkesworth, and Robert, Stephen and Katie Tommy, great granddaughter; Ava Hawkesworth; his sister Jane McRae of Spencer, and his brother Philip Hawkesworth and wife Elaine of Mystic, Ct. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter Diane Tommy of Northborough, his brother Peter Hawkesworth of Okinawa, Japan and his sister Nancy Kellogg of Marshfield.
Howard was born on June 1, 1931 in Worcester, to the late Ambrose T. and Reba (Berry) Hawkesworth. He graduated from Classic High School.
Mr. Hawkesworth was the owner of Townsend Machinery of Worcester and sold machinery throughout New England.
The family wishes to thank Howard's primary care physician Dr. Robert Honig, Dr. Theo Meyer and Kelley Prokop N.P. of UMass-Memorial cardiology, Elder Care Services aides Connie, Diane, Selena and Elizabeth, and Adele Hanks R.N. of Salmon Hospice.
There will be a calling hour Thursday, September 14, at Noon in the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. A prayer service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe
September 8, 2024
You will always be remembered as a caring man who caused me to realize the need to be concerned about the well-being of others.-Joe Sinasky
Joseph Sinasky
September 5, 2022
You are missed.
Kelley Prokop
September 13, 2017
Such a dear man. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
September 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers with the Hawkesworth Family.
Mike,Patty and the Rosseel Family
David Donohue
September 12, 2017
My condolence to the family , he will be missed
September 12, 2017
Anita and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. -- Anita and Steve Stranieri
Paul Laughlin
September 12, 2017
So sorry to hear if his passing...we worked together over the years...he was a class act who always had a positive way about him.
Whether it was 100* in the middle of summer or -10* in the middle of winter I never saw him not wearing a suit/tie...old school but still classy!
Rest In Peace...and thanks for the conversations and the memories.. Paul Laughlin
Joseph Sinasky
September 11, 2017
I will always remember Howard, my dear friend and neighbor at 80 Salisbury Street of Worcester.
Joseph Sinasky
September 11, 2017
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft starts that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still in each new dawn.
Joseph Sinasky, your neighbor of Unit 201 at 80 Salisbury Street Worcester
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