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Former Blackville Mayor Andrew Hawkes Dies
Former Blackville Mayor Andrew Hawkes passed away on Saturday April 3rd 2021, following an extended illness.
Hawkes was born in Newcastle, New Brunswick on September 15th, 1943. A graduate of Rothesay Academy and The University of New Brunswick, Andy built a career in engineering and management.
After living and working in Canada, Jamaica, Florida, The Philippines, England, and India, Andy moved back to Canada in 2006 to work in Halifax, and retired in 2009 to Blackville.
During his retirement, he became active in local and provincial politics, first serving on the MRDC Committee, and then becoming the mayor of Blackville from 2013 to 2016. Andy also served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Blackville Resource Center, as well as the Josie Foundation. He attended Holy Trinity Anglican Church, where he served on the vestry, was a member of the corporation, and a synod delegate for the Parish of Derby and Blackville.
In addition to his community interests, he was an avid student of the history of New Brunswick and family genealogy. Andy was a great fan of hockey, particularly his previous hometown Tampa Bay Lightning. He also had a lifelong connection to St. George and Lake Utopia and greatly enjoyed spending time there with family and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Alma Anne (McEvoy) Hawkes and his late parents Rev. Cyrus Alvin and Marjorie (Baldwin) Hawkes, he is survived by his children Christopher (Kathryn) Hawkes of Palm Harbor, FL , Daniel (Tammy) Hawkes of Pinellas Park, FL, and Angela Hawkes of Clearwater, FL; brother David (Sally) Hawkes of Ottawa, Ontario, sisters Margaret (John) Larlee of Fredericton, NB and Marian (Douglas) Cottrell of Fredericton, NB.; his special friend Trudy Underhill; grandson Zachary Hawkes and several cousins, nephews and nieces.
Andrew Hawkes is resting at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Blackville with Visitation on Friday, April 9 from 7pm to 9pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 2pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Blackville with Father Gerry Laskey officiating. Burial will be in the family plot of St. Bridget’s Church Cemetery at a later date.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions Masks and Social Distancing are mandatory. Please Contact 843-6022 with your name and phone number to register for the Funeral.
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Andy was a great guy. I worked alongside him as a councilor a few years ago. Very knowledgeable man, well spoken and great at the job. Will sure be missed around the community
Sorry to hear that Andy passed away he was a great man and will be missed
Sorry to hear of the passing of Andy ,he was a great man ,mayor and a Blackville asset to grow the Village .
Worked with Andy when he was the Mayor. Andy was well respected by staff & Council.
Andy was a good man and friend. I worked with him in some political movements, as well as on the Board of Directors of The Josie Foundation, of which he was a faithful worker. He will be missed.
My condolences to Andy’s family and to the village of Blackville on the loss
Sad to hear. Andy was a great guy.
Deepest condolences to the family
Sorry for your loss, very nice man
Condolences to Andy’s family, very nice man
Very nice man. Sorry for your loss
A real gentleman. All my contacts with him as President of Dungarvon ATV Club was always positive. On behalf of myself and the ATV Club condolences to his family.
Sorry for your loss a wonderful man.
Rest in peace Andy
Such a sweet man. Rest In Peace, Andy.
Such a great guy! Sad to hear he passed.
So sad to hear. He was a wonderful man, very kind. He will be missed.
Andy was a wonderful person, dedicated to his community. A huge loss for us all. Sincere condolences to Trudy and his entire family
So sad to hear this, my deepest condolences to his family
So sad to hear this news! Thoughts & prayers to his family & friends during this very difficult time!
Sad to read this. He was lovely! Thoughts are with his friends and family.
He was what you call a true GENTLEMAN. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Andy was a wonderful neighbour. We will miss him. A true gentleman.
He was a great person, will miss him
He will be missed from all of us at The Josie Foundation.
He was a great fellow and will be missed