Entered into rest at the Brockville General Hospital Garden Street Site, on Sunday May 12th, 2013. George Arthur Hawkins of Brockville aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Gwen (Gray) Hawkins. Father of Brian Hawkins, Sharon George-Ann (Friend Jim Eade), Diane Hawkins (Pete VanCamp) all of Brockville, Nancy Holden (John) of Milverton, Robert Hawkins of Brockville, Brenda Philip (Harold ) of Kitchener and Tammy Eligh (Steve) of Mallorytown. Grandfather to 13 grandchildrenan 20 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers-in-law of John Lafave, Howard Shelkie and Rocky Gray, sisters-in-law of Liz Gray, a niece Shawna Mathers and a special family friend Nancy Greenham. Predeceased by his parents Charles E. and Wilhelmia L. (Bennett) Hawkins, sisters Gwen Lafave, Shirley Mathers, brothers-in-law Howard Greenham, Ron Gray, Larry Gray. Ron Mathers, sister-in-laws Marg Gray, Marilyn Greenham, nephew Dwayne Schilkieand a niece Susie Harps. Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Service at Oakland Cemetery, Brockville on Thursday May 16th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In memory of George, donations to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Program would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl St. East entrusted with the arrangements. Messages of Condolence may be sent online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com