Cyril "Cy" Hawkes - Ontario/ Quebec/
Manitoba
Obituary Published in Winnipeg Free Press October7th 2009
| CYRIL (CY) WILLIAM HAWKES July 30, 1928 - October
04, 2009 With broken hearts our family says goodbye to our much loved
and respected husband, father and grandfather, Cyril William Hawkes.
Cyril was born in the same farmhouse as his father in Percival, SK on
July 30, 1928. He died peacefully in Winnipeg, MB on October 4, 2009 at
81 years of age. Left to cherish his memory are Elizabeth (Bette), the
love of his life since he first laid eyes on her nearly 59 years ago,
four children and their spouses, Beverly and Frank, Gary and Valerie,
Nancy and Leonard, Donald and Christine, and eight precious
grandchildren, Michael and Eric Wahl, Daniel and Robert Hawkes, Joshua
and Benjamin Simak and Tara and Kristin Hawkes. Also left to mourn are
family and friends all over the world, too numerous to count! Cyril was
predeceased by his parents, William and Sarah, his brother Vincent
(Grace) and his sister Marion. Sadly, they all died much too soon and
Cyril lovingly remembered them and their families often. Cyril was proud
of his work on the farms in Percival, SK and later in Kemnay, MB but he
was destined to be a railway man. He began his long career with CP Rail
in 1952 in Brandon, MB, then moved on to become a Constable with the CP
Police in Winnipeg. His career would take him to Sudbury, Toronto and
then Montreal where he retired as Deputy Chief in 1989. He was a
respected colleague, friend and favourite boss to many CP Rail employees
across the country. Curling was a passion of Cy's and he devoted many
hours to the Canadian Police Curling Association both on and off the
ice. He was made an honourary life member in 1980. Cy also curled and
organized at the Heather, and East St. Paul, C.C.s in Winnipeg, Oakville
C.C. in Ontario and Pointe Claire C.C. in Que. Cy was also an avid
golfer. He enjoyed many rounds of golf at courses in Manitoba and Texas.
It should be noted that he didn't want his funeral held on a Tuesday,
his group's regular golf day! Cyril was community-minded and served in
various roles at Sherwood Park Lutheran Church, coached baseball at
Morse Place Community Club and shovelled snow from many hockey rinks. As
a father, father-in-law and grandfather he taught us to appreciate and
love each other. He led by example, expected us to do our best and
celebrated our accomplishments. Cyril taught all of us to welcome
change, view challenges as opportunities and to forgive mistakes. He
respected others and in turn he gained respect and enduring friendships
of a multitude of people. As a family, we say thank you to so many who
have called, sent cards, visited and prayed with us over the past four
months. We also express our heartfelt appreciation to the caring staff
at Concordia Hospital. A memorial service will be held at Abundant Life
Lutheran Church, 3486 Raleigh St., north of Hoddinott Road, East St.
Paul on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. |
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