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Ernestine Wilma Hawkins

Ernestine Wilma Hawkins

Ferrisburgh

                Ernestine Wilma Hawkins,86, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

                She was born on May 16, 1936 in Colchester the daughter of Ernest and Lida (Hamilton) Cloe.

                Ernestine was a member of Lincoln United Church. She was a graduate of Bristol High School. She enjoyed bird watching and feeding them especially red cardinals, cooking and family gatherings. She worked many years working on the family farm, dental lab and very much enjoyed her years at the Ferrisburgh Bake Shop.

                Ernestine is survived by her son Scott Hawkins; grandson Allen LaBerge; a son-in-law Gerald LaBerge; a sister Gwen Zeno; a brother Edward Cloe and wife Joanna; three nieces and two nephews.

                Predeceased by a daughter Yvonne LaBerge.

                A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, June 6th at Maple Cemetery in Lincoln. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lincoln United Church, Attn. Judy Brown, 66 West River Road, Lincoln, VT. To send online condolences to her family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com

3 Responses

  1. Ernestine was a sweet and kind lady, always cracking a joke and making light of her pains and failing health.
    She will be missed by her new friends at Helen Porter, and, of course, by all the people she knew from Ferrisburgh to Bristol.
    Condolences to Scottie and all of her family.

  2. Ernestine was a kind friend and a very good neighbor. She’ll be very sorely missed.
    Deepest condolences to Scott and the rest of Ernie’s family.

  3. I have fond memories of Ernestine and the times we were together. We had a good girl’s “gang”

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