In Loving Memory of

Helen Beatrice Hawkes

of Edmonton
Apr 24, 1921 - Nov 26, 2012

 

 

Dear Marcia, Monika, Michael and families, My brother recently came across your family name in the newspaper, and, upon doing some research, found your Mother's obituary. I was sorry to learn of her passing, especially so long afterwards Please accept my sincere condolences. I can still picture her smile and hear her voice. She gave much to the Girl Guide movement, and I was pleased to learn that she was honoured for the many ways she shared her time and talents. Wishing you all well, Sincerely, Marsha (Hall) Degenhardt
posted by Marsha (Hall) Degenhardt : Childhood friend : Sep 03, 2014

 

My deepest sympathies on the lose of your dear mother. Sincerely Iris Potter English
posted by Iris Potter : Child hood friend : Dec 07, 2012

 

Dear Family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Aunty Helen was a warm and loving woman who always had an open door and a fun household. I am very sorry that our family cannot be with you tomorrow. Love, Judy Krysik
posted by Judy Krysik : Aunty Helen was the wife of Michael Hawkes, our uncle. : Nov 30, 2012

 

It has been a long time since Mrs. Hawkes kept the Department of Linguistics in ship shape. She did so with wit, grace, and a sense of when things had gone too far! There were the things she did for others, like making a red, velvet Christmas dress for my niece in Texas, and always having a wise, gentle word for those in need of one. She was a tough-minded lady who dealt with life's problems in a calm, efficient, admirable manner. I thought a great deal of her and what she had to deal with. I have missed her.
posted by Ann (Prideaux) Stewart : Through the Department of Linguistics, University of Alberta : Nov 29, 2012