Obituary of Blaine Alexander Hawkins

Blaine Alexander Hawkins

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Blaine Alexander Hawkins of Lincoln announces his peaceful passing on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Hospice Fredericton NB after a courageous battle with cancer. Blaine was born December 2, 1946, he was a son of the late Gordon and Elinor Hawkins of Douglas, NB.

Blaine is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theresa (Terry) Vanstone; his son, Chris Hawkins (April) of Mazerolle Settlement; his daughter, Tracy Orsini (Shane) of Winnipeg, MB; six beautiful grandchildren, Carly Thebeau (Tim) of Burtts Corner, Taylor Hawkins of Geary, Mike and Alex Hawkins of Mazerolle Settlement, Matthew LeBlanc of Winnipeg, MB and Thomas LeBlanc of Comox, BC. He was so proud of his two great granddaughters, Charlie Hawkins of Geary and Isabelle Thebeau of Burtts Corner. He was so looking forward to adding another great granddaughter to our family due in June. Blaine is also survived by his brother, Selwyn Hawkins (Anette) of Falcon Bridge, ON.

Besides his parents, Blaine was predeceased by his brother, Alvin Hawkins and sister, Leila Coburn.

Blaine worked at NB Power Service Centre for over 20 years. He enjoyed bowling and he bowled a number of years on the New Brunswick Power League. Later in life he tried his hand at golf and enjoyed it very much golfing with golf buddies.

The family would like to thank Extra Mural (Shelly) for all her help. Special thanks to the wonderful amazing nurses and staff at Hospice House. You are truly angels. The care, compassion and concern shown to Blaine and the family was truly appreciated.

Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Fredericton (Palliative Care Resource Network Inc.). Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com