Remembering Mr. Leslie Allan Hawkins 'Les'

(WWII Veteran, Retired Locomotive Engineer with C.N.R., Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #34, Orillia and the Barrie Shrine Club)

Peacefully at the Leacock Care Centre, Orillia on Saturday September 14, 2013, on his 88^th birthday. Les Hawkins of Orillia, beloved husband of Frances Hawkins. Loving father of Maureen Preston & her husband William of Peterborough and Allen Hawkins & his wife Dianna of Shanty Bay. Loved grandfather of Heath (Chris-Anne), Brent (Susan), Alison (Paul), Jennifer (Craig), Kimberley (Luke), Melissa (Jason) & Amy (Andrew). Cherished great grandfather of Jordan, Kendal, Connor, Cade, Kaelyn, Hunter, Ethan, Abigail, Luke, Malachi, Sydney, Hannah, Calum, Anne, Sarah, Addison & Ava. Survived by his brother of Harvard and predeceased by Russell, Florence & Frank. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595, on Tuesday September 17, 2013 from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 1 o’clock. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Legion Poppy Fund, The Hospital For Sick Children or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #34, Orillia are asked to gather for service Tuesday afternoon at 12:45.