Patricia J. Hawkins' Obituary
Patricia J. Hawkins, 85, died on December 12, 2011.?á She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert J. Hawkins and her parents.?á She is survived by nine children, Jim, Bob, Bill, Steve, Ed, Chris, Pete, Mary and Dan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris Friedel of Towson, MD and several nieces and nephews. Patricia was born in Buffalo, NY on July 10, 1926.?á She graduated from Duke University in 1948 with a degree in Economics. Pat?ÇÖs main career was raising nine healthy and successful children.?á She did work as a bookkeeper off and on throughout her life.?á Pat generously volunteered her time with Day of Caring, Hospital Women?ÇÖs Auxillary and the Welcome Wagon. She was a member of The Red Hat Society and the Rosary Society.?á Memorial contributions can be made to: Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or Day of Caring, in care of Bill Martin, 3762 Cypress Run, N. Ft. Myers, FL 33917.?á A private memorial service will be held by the family in Pennsylvania.?á The family is being assisted by Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
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