William « Tom » Hawkshaw
1933-2020
Tom began his life journey on May 8, 1933 with parents Elsie and Tom
in Galt hospital, and his journey ended on January 2, 2020 at
Cambridge Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 67+ years, Georgina (Geo), his children
Bill, Guy, Don, Suzie, Candy and Ginny, 12 grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren, and a large extended family. He was predeceased by
his son Larry, his parents, and his brothers Harry and Richard.
He was a long time employee of Sheldons Engineering, where he was
active in union work and a member of the district Labour Council. For
years he was an avid 5 pin bowler. He enjoyed his time in the St. John
Ambulance brigade and the Sheffield Home and School Association. His
favourite sideline was coaching softball for the Galt Gaytops, the
Newfie Club in Preston Orthodox Industrial League and the Sheffield
Ladies Team, and other local teams. Tom also loved his various trips
coast to coast in Canada with family.
Tom’s family would like to express sincere thanks to the doctors
and all the staff and volunteers on the fourth floor of CMH where he
spent weeks in the fall, and the emergency team and paramedics who
cared for him at the end of his journey.
Cremation has taken place. A private interment will be planned for a
later date. An Open House will be held in celebration of his life at
Valens Community Centre (on Valens road north of 97 highway) on
Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 2 – 5 pm.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Society
or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the
family.
19332020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Tom Hawkshaw 19332020..
Décès pour la Ville:Cambridge, Province: Ontario