Edward M. Hawkins, 81, of Edgewater, Fla, formerly of Penn Yan, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
No services are planned.
Born in Batavia,Mr. Hawkins, a retired construction supervisor and former owner of Penn Yan Plumbing, moved to Florida in 1990 from St. Croix, Virgin Islands. A member of New Smyrna Beach Men’s Garden Club, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting, and was a master craftsman. Mr. Hawkins loved his Corgi dog, Molly.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Maxine; a son, Michael (Ann), of Penn Yan; two daughters, Sue Shaw and Stacy (Harlan) Hutchins, all of Edgewater; a sister, Dorothy Hawkins of Batavia; a brother, Milton Hawkins of Batavia and three grandchildren, Jessie Shaw of Orlando, Fla., Amy Copeland of Jacksonville, Fla., and Richard Hawkins of Alaska.
Donations may be made in Mr. Hawkins’ name to Edgewater Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 100, Edgewater, Fla. 32132.
Condolences may be made online at www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com
