Allan Francis Hawkins
Allan (Al) Hawkins
January 7, 1939 – September 9, 2010
Surrounded by his family, Al took his final journey of life after a courageous battle with cancer. His humour and kindness remained to his last day.
He is survived by his soul mate Marg of 47 years, daughters Janice (Jim) Neilson, Shellie (Ed) Aspeslet and his best buddy, grandson Tyson Allan Aspeslet. Al is also survived by his sister Avis (Bernard) White, brother-in-law Jerry (Lynne) Gramiak, niece Alana, nephews Warren, Terry, Jeff and Chris, along with their families and step grandchildren Trent and Krista and their families. Al was predeceased by his parents Alice and Charles Hawkins and his brother-in-law Murray Young.
Al’s career in the R.C.M.P. started in November 1960. He retired as Sgt. from the Sparwood Detachment in 1986. He then worked for five years at H.V. Copper with security.
Even with his struggle, his concerns for his family and friends were a very important part of his life. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting and of course the beer and stories that went along with his good life. Many happy years were spent at Magna Bay Resort with family and friends. He loved to travel and was fortunate to be able to go on many trips with his family. His last greatest adventure was taking his grandson Tyson to Disneyland last year.
The family would like to thank the wonderful angels at Hospice for their gentle caring hands, Deborah Nystad for being with us during Al’s final hours, Dr. Anders for his years of support and caring, and the Cancer Clinic Staff in Kamloops and Kelowna.
Pastor Don Maione will conduct the memorial service in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour St., on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm.
If friends desire, the family requests donations be made in Al’s memory to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr. South, Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.
Dear Marg and family
Please accept our condolences. Al and I trained together many years ago. I remember him well. He was a good friend during those training days and he shall be remembered.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Earlene & Russel Santor
Dear Marg, Shellie, Janice and Family
Please accept our condolences. We will always remember our time spent together at the Lake. The stories both at the camp fire and the beach, we will always share.
Ken, Dayl, Danielle and Kiesha
Dear Avis, Alanna, Warren and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Hold onto the wonderful memories of time spent with Al. They will bring you comfort.
Sincerely, Carol Ann and Richard
Dear Marg and family
Our thoughts are with you and yours at this time, Marg. As you know, I, along with 31 others, trained with Al in Regina with the RCMP back in 1960.
Al was one of the best, and will remain in our memories.
Please accept our condolences.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Jim & Frona Scott
Brentwood Bay, BC
Dear Marg
I was also one of Al’s fellow troop mates in Depot in 60/61. I enjoyed his friendship very much during training and would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Ron & Lynn Peers
Dear Marg and Family
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time. I too met Al at Regina in 1960 and he was easy to get to know and his friendship much cherished. Transfers took us to opposite ends of the country and careers seemed to get in the way of keeping in touch. however, our short visit with him last month will be long treasured.
Sincerely,
Don & Ellen Buchanan
Dear Marg and Family.
I met Al for the first time fifty years ago at Depot in Regina for the training and I enjoyed very much his friendship. Please accept our condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerly,
Guy & Jocelyne Rinfret
Magog, Quebec, Canada
Dear Marg, Family, Avis and Family, So sorry to hear about Al’s passing. A big loss for you all. Thinking of you here in P.A. Sincerly Joan Stieb and family
The Hawkins house and the Norlund house where side by each so we watched Allan grow up from the start. Our son Richard and Allan where friends and had many an adventure. We where very sorry to hear of Allan’s passing and send our sympathies to you all. Sincerely Hough and Lorna Nordlund and family Prince Albert
Dear Marg, Janice, Shellie, Avis, Tyson and Family.
As members of “F” Troop, we were very supportive of one and other given the year we trained as a unit in “Depot” Division. And yet, once departed to our postings, our lives changed forever. Al, as I knew him, had a vision and served his country well. Today, there are no farewell words to be spoken, no time to say goodbye, as you were gone before we knew it and I believe that God could only tell us why! And yet in our hearts, you are still with us as a member of a troop you knew so well. Al has now found peace and may the Great Architect of the Universe take care of your family.
Sincerely,
James M Wood.
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.
Dear Marg and Family.
Al was a good friend of mine at Depot Regina, a real beacon of life and joy. I am deeply saddened by his death. I hope that you and your family will find peace and comfort in knowing that his suffering is over and that his just rewards await him. May the master of the universe bless you and your wonderful family.
Sincerely,
Yvan & Denise Poulin
Dear Marg and Family.
Having known Al from our early days of training in Depot and having worked with him a brief time in Nelson our relatinship was that of brothers. I, also, was deeply saddened by his passing. I will always remember his quick wit and his great sense of humour. You can take comfort, Marg, that his earthly suffering is over and he is now in a better place. May he rest in peace. All the best to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you today.
Sincerely
Willy & Cathy Kitzler
Shawnigan Lake, B.C.
I would like to send my sincere sadness for the passing on of Al. As I grew up Al and his family lived across the street from us and I was best of friends with his daughter Shellie and we were very close. I used to spend so much time at there house or on camping trips etc and they would always be like my own family and they were the perfect roll models as a family should be. Al was so giving, happy go lucky, warm hearted and treated me no different than as if I was his daughter. Al will always be remembered in my memories and my heart! I am so very sorry for missing the funeral because had I have known, I would have attended. Shellie if you get a chance to read this, please get in touch with me at 250-376-0899 or by my email address. Love Always, Lynne Bell
Marg and Family:
We would like to send our sincere condolences on Al’s passing. David has many great memories of time spent in your home with Shellie and your family.
Laurie, Sharon & David dalziel
Dear Marg and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Al’s illness and passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, with sympathy…Sue Touhey