James Francis (France) Hawkey

Son of an early-day family of the Airdrie district, Francis toured the frontiers of the world in the employ of various drilling companies before retiring to the family farm at Airdrie and operating, in succession, a rural mail delivery service and a tree planting business.  France had the quite reasonable view that he was here on earth to have fun and in company with his many friends, he had a lot of it. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Marianne (nee Tebb). He is survived by his brothers, Robert Clarence (Catherine) and Clifford (Donna); and his sisters Marjorie Lefevre and Mary Underschultz and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  At France’s request no funeral will be held.  His ashes will be scattered with due ceremony in the foothills of the Rockies that he loved.  A family gathering will be held at a later date. 

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