Kenneth W. Hawkins
Kenneth W. Hawkins, 90, of Springfield, MA, beloved husband of Ruth A. (Graham) Hawkins peacefully passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA. Born January 1, 1930 in Hartford, CT son of the late John and Gertrude (Baskerville) Hawkins. He was a loving and compassionate husband, father, son, uncle and friend and his love for family was unconditional. He was very much loved by all and will be dearly missed. Kenneth grew up in Suffield, CT and was a graduate of Suffield Academy. Shortly after graduating he went on to proudly serve in the US Army during the Korean War. Kenneth has had a very distinguished career. After the war, he was devoted to helping people from various backgrounds in human and social services. His dedication to working with people struggling with substance abuse led him to become a volunteer for Ethos 1 (substance abuse treatment program) and later became Program Manager. In 1980 he was appointed Program Director for Northern Educational Services in Springfield, MA and worked there for over 30 years before retiring. At the age of 62, Kenneth received his Master of Education from Cambridge College in 1992. In that same year, in recognition of his outstanding achievements he was the recipient of the Clara Temple Leonard Award from the Human Service Forum. An avid sports fan (Patriots and Celtics in particular), Kenneth was also an amateur photographer and videographer. Besides his wife Ruth, he is survived by a daughter, three step-sons, two sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six siblings, Shirly Hawkins, Sherman Hawkins, Hope Berry, Nelson Hawkins, Alfred Hawkins, and Ronald Hawkins. His family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield, CT followed by an 11:30 a.m. service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Suffield, CT. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
Published in The Hartford Courant on Feb. 11, 2020
Kenneth W. Hawkins, 90, of Springfield, MA, beloved husband of Ruth A. (Graham) Hawkins peacefully passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA. Born January 1, 1930 in Hartford, CT son of the late John and Gertrude (Baskerville) Hawkins. He was a loving and compassionate husband, father, son, uncle and friend and his love for family was unconditional. He was very much loved by all and will be dearly missed. Kenneth grew up in Suffield, CT and was a graduate of Suffield Academy. Shortly after graduating he went on to proudly serve in the US Army during the Korean War. Kenneth has had a very distinguished career. After the war, he was devoted to helping people from various backgrounds in human and social services. His dedication to working with people struggling with substance abuse led him to become a volunteer for Ethos 1 (substance abuse treatment program) and later became Program Manager. In 1980 he was appointed Program Director for Northern Educational Services in Springfield, MA and worked there for over 30 years before retiring. At the age of 62, Kenneth received his Master of Education from Cambridge College in 1992. In that same year, in recognition of his outstanding achievements he was the recipient of the Clara Temple Leonard Award from the Human Service Forum. An avid sports fan (Patriots and Celtics in particular), Kenneth was also an amateur photographer and videographer. Besides his wife Ruth, he is survived by a daughter, three step-sons, two sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six siblings, Shirly Hawkins, Sherman Hawkins, Hope Berry, Nelson Hawkins, Alfred Hawkins, and Ronald Hawkins. His family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield, CT followed by an 11:30 a.m. service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Suffield, CT. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
Published in The Hartford Courant on Feb. 11, 2020
Kenneth W. Hawkins
Kenneth W. Hawkins, 90, of Springfield, MA, beloved husband of Ruth A. (Graham) Hawkins peacefully passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA. Born January 1, 1930 in Hartford, CT son of the late John and Gertrude (Baskerville) Hawkins. He was a loving and compassionate husband, father, son, uncle and friend and his love for family was unconditional. He was very much loved by all and will be dearly missed. Kenneth grew up in Suffield, CT and was a graduate of Suffield Academy. Shortly after graduating he went on to proudly serve in the US Army during the Korean War. Kenneth has had a very distinguished career. After the war, he was devoted to helping people from various backgrounds in human and social services. His dedication to working with people struggling with substance abuse led him to become a volunteer for Ethos 1 (substance abuse treatment program) and later became Program Manager. In 1980 he was appointed Program Director for Northern Educational Services in Springfield, MA and worked there for over 30 years before retiring. At the age of 62, Kenneth received his Master of Education from Cambridge College in 1992. In that same year, in recognition of his outstanding achievements he was the recipient of the Clara Temple Leonard Award from the Human Service Forum. An avid sports fan (Patriots and Celtics in particular), Kenneth was also an amateur photographer and videographer. Besides his wife Ruth, he is survived by a daughter, three step-sons, two sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six siblings, Shirly Hawkins, Sherman Hawkins, Hope Berry, Nelson Hawkins, Alfred Hawkins, and Ronald Hawkins. His family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield, CT followed by an 11:30 a.m. service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Suffield, CT. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
Published in The Hartford Courant on Feb. 11, 2020
Kenneth W. Hawkins, 90, of Springfield, MA, beloved husband of Ruth A. (Graham) Hawkins peacefully passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA. Born January 1, 1930 in Hartford, CT son of the late John and Gertrude (Baskerville) Hawkins. He was a loving and compassionate husband, father, son, uncle and friend and his love for family was unconditional. He was very much loved by all and will be dearly missed. Kenneth grew up in Suffield, CT and was a graduate of Suffield Academy. Shortly after graduating he went on to proudly serve in the US Army during the Korean War. Kenneth has had a very distinguished career. After the war, he was devoted to helping people from various backgrounds in human and social services. His dedication to working with people struggling with substance abuse led him to become a volunteer for Ethos 1 (substance abuse treatment program) and later became Program Manager. In 1980 he was appointed Program Director for Northern Educational Services in Springfield, MA and worked there for over 30 years before retiring. At the age of 62, Kenneth received his Master of Education from Cambridge College in 1992. In that same year, in recognition of his outstanding achievements he was the recipient of the Clara Temple Leonard Award from the Human Service Forum. An avid sports fan (Patriots and Celtics in particular), Kenneth was also an amateur photographer and videographer. Besides his wife Ruth, he is survived by a daughter, three step-sons, two sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six siblings, Shirly Hawkins, Sherman Hawkins, Hope Berry, Nelson Hawkins, Alfred Hawkins, and Ronald Hawkins. His family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield, CT followed by an 11:30 a.m. service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Suffield, CT. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
Published in The Hartford Courant on Feb. 11, 2020
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