Audrey Hawkes
1935 – 2022
The family of Audrey June Hawkes are saddened to announce her passing on October 30, 2022, in Fort McMurray, Alberta at the age of 87 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Phylice Barry; grandsons, Chris (Suzanne) Barry (their children, Linden, and Mia), Steven (Ashley Paseska) Barry (their children, Kinsley and Brantley)
She was predeceased by her father, Edward Beale; mother, Thelma Beale; and son, Clifford Hawkes.
Audrey Hawkes, lovingly known as “Granny Hawkes” to all who knew her, came to Fort McMurray in the late 80’s to join her daughter and grandchildren and ended up falling in love with Fort McMurray and making it her home. During her many years here, you could always find her playing bingo or at Tim Horton’s where she volunteered every year for camp day or even at Save-On-Foods selling “hot chickens”. Her smile was familiar to many in town including many Firefighters and Police Officers who she always stopped to thank and give a hug for saving her life during her apartment fire in 2012. Granny lived a long and remarkable life. She loved her family, loved her friends, loved her community and her time spent in the Rotary House. She was grateful for all the connections she made over the years, and we know she will leave a lasting impression on all who knew and loved her.
Granny requested she not have a Funeral Service. Her only wish was to be cremated and have her ashes spread with her fathers in southern Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fort McMurray Rotary House.
Rotary House Seniors Lodge
10116 Fraser Ave
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5E9
So sorry Phyllis, Chris and Steven for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you.
I am sadden to hear of the passing of granny Hawkes. I had the privilege of knowing Granny while doing Homecare in Fort McMurray, AB. Granny was very special to me. Granny and myself had so much fun together. The day I told Granny I was moving back to NL her eyes fill with tears. She couldn’t look at me and say good bye. I love Granny so much but told her we would keep in contact. Granny would call me or I would call her and keep in contact. Sometimes the calls were short but some were long. She love to have a laugh and that’s something I will cherish. RIP Granny. I Love You. You best friend and worker.
Debbie
Rest In Peace my friend. You will missed.
Rest in peace Beautiful Lady. I know my Mom & Dad will meet you in heaven with open arms. There will be a bingo game in heaven. To your dear family I send my sincere condolences and love. My Mom and Dad were Emile and Agnes Harpe. Always in my heart.
Granny was the best I had the pleasure of caring for granny through home care never forgotten always in our hearts
She was a very special lady to all who knew her.
She always made my day when I used to work the front end at Save-On-Foods, asking me how my day was and always cracking a joke just to make the other customers laugh.
There was never a day when I would think about her and wonder how she was doing , she was truly quite the most interesting lady. She will be missed.
RIP Granny