Betty Mae Hawkes
1933-2021
Betty Mae Hawkes, 87, of Forest Dale Home and formerly of
Hillsborough passed away on March 28th, 2021 at the home with her
family by her side.
Betty was born in Hillsborough on October 29th,1933 the
daughter of the late Ernest and Janie "Jenny" (Snelgrove)
Lounsbury.
Betty was a great lady who was a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother. She met the love of her life, Don, and they
just celebrated their 67 th Anniversary. They started their
married life together in Woodworth Settlement. She would go
to the woods with Don, do the gardening and whatever needed
done. Her family was her life and she cared for them all so
well. Betty had one daughter and she loved her with all her
heart and soul. When her grandchildren and great
grandchildren and then her great-great grandchildren, came
along her heart was full. She was a lady who really
cherished all the family gatherings and always had a card for you on
every occasion, Christmas was her favorite as she got to share and
give to her loved ones a little more. She enjoyed shopping
and all the bus trips she went on with her sisters, Mary and
Cora. She enjoyed all the times with her sister, Mary and
the two of them were always travelling the roads and having fun along
the way. Mary got her to join the Christian Women Group
which she enjoyed very much. Betty made everyone that
joined her family feel like they were a special part of her
life. Betty was also very neighbourly and had made many
friends at the Kiwanis Apartments where her and Don called home for 23
years, they were all like extended family. Betty had a
passion for music and attended the Rocky Cape Band music night every
Thursday night when she was able. She will be remembered for
her kind and generous heart. Betty would want you
to treasure all the good memories that you made with her over the
years and be grateful for the times you had. She is now
walking on the streets of gold with her Saviour and is at
peace. "Until we meet again."
She will be deeply missed by her husband, Donald
Hawkes of Forest Dale Home; her daughter, Donna Wilson (Brent) of
Riverview; grandchildren, Carolyn Collier (Pat) of Albert
Mines and Doug Wilson (Karin) of Alberta; her grandchildren, Josh
(Natasha), Ryan (Leighanne), Jade (Ryan), Jenna-Mae, Jayden (Tammi),
Ethan, Hannah and Charlee; her adopted great-grandchildren, Aiden,
Brianna and Rae-Ann; precious great-great grandchildren,
Scott, Madeline and Kaydence; sister, Mary Bailey of
Hillsborough. She will also be missed by several nieces,
nephews and many good friends.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by sister, Cora
Steeves (George); brothers, Lloyd (Eva), Pete, Blair (Jean) and
Ernest; In-laws, William and Myrtle Hawkes; brother-in-law,
Gary Bailey
A time of public
visitation for Betty Mae Hawkes will take place on Saturday, May 8th,
2021 from 1:00- 3:00pm at the Albert County Funeral Home with COVID
regulations being followed. A private graveside service will be held
at a later time.
Interment will be in the Curryville Cemetery,
Curryville, NB
Donations to the charity of the IWK Foundation, Canadian
Cancer Society or donor's choice would be greatly
appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2.
734-2780
Service Location
No funeral service
Visitation
Saturday, May 8th, 2021
Visitation Time
1-3pm
Visitation Location
Albert County Funeral Home
Burial Location
Curryville Cemetery, Curryville, NB
Requested Charity
IWK Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated