Paul Alan Hawkins
November 17th, 2017
HAWKINS, Paul Alan
February 15, 1953 - November 17, 2017
Paul Hawkins passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the age of 64 years. His parents, Gerald and Margaret Olive welcomed Paul into the world in Toronto, Ontario on February 15, 1953. Paul, following in his older brothers steps, David and John, grew up in the Beaches neighborhood in Toronto and their tradition of having a paper route. A diligent saver, he travelled to England and Russia before finishing university. Drawn to nature and the outdoors, he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Engineering at Queen’s University.
He moved to Calgary to start his career and worked in Alberta, BC, NWT and the Yukon, running remote exploration programs and immersing himself in the environment he loved the most. Early on he started his own firm, which proudly donned his name, Paul A. Hawkins and Associates. Paul provided care to his mother, Margaret Olive, until her passing. Paul proudly transferred to his surviving nephews and nieces (James, Steven, Mary, Laura, Katy and Ruth) the Hawkins story, genealogy and family traditions. Paul will be fondly remembered for his addiction to Coca-Cola, dry-witty sense of humor, and thrifty means and methods; but most importantly we will always know him for his loyalty to close friends and family.
Memorial tributes may be made directly to the Hospital for Sick Kids (Toronto) through the SickKids Foundation, 525 University Avenue (14th Floor), Toronto, ON, M5G 2L3.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3704 - 37 Street SW, Calgary, AB on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 9:00 am. A Funeral Service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church at 10:00 a.m.
The family would like to thank the staff at Cedars Villa Extendicare and Right at Home for their compassionate care. Gratitude to Melissa and Debbie at Diversified Leisure Services for their dedicated service to enriching Paul’s life these last few years.
Over the past few years Paul’s readiness for adventure and discovery led us to most of Calgary’s museums, parks and art installations. Paul had the admirable quality of thinking well past the surface of things, and his love of the outdoors was insatiable, even it if just out for a short stroll in his community. He’ll also be remembered for his love of the Beatles, Bob Hope and chocolate ice cream. We are saddened by his loss, and send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. It was certainly an honor and pleasure to be a part of Paul’s life. Melissa and Debbie, Rec. Therapists with Diversified Leisure Services