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RITA HAWKINS -

Born: Dec 13, 1923

Date of Passing: Sep 15, 2007

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RITA HAWKINS 1923 - 2007 After a brave struggle with failing health, Rita passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the age of 83 years. Rita was predeceased by her husband, Ken, of 54 years in 2004. She will be sadly missed by her children, Tim (Jan), Nicci (Frank) DeRuyck and Michael; grandchildren, Danielle, Edward, Ken, Alice, Ashley, Justin, Dana, and Ken; great-grandchild Dolan; sister-in-law Doris Bourne; nephews, Kevin and Alan Bourne and their families in England. Rita was born in St. Albans, England on December 17, 1923. She grew up during England's war years and worked in the Dehaviland Aircraft Factory before embarking on a long nursing career where she met her husband Ken. Rita and Ken immigrated with their young family to Canada in 1962. Rita nursed at a number of facilities in Brandon and Fort Churchill. She enjoyed relief work at the nursing stations in the North West Territories. For a number of years she was a school nurse at the Churchill Vocational Centre. After moving South in 1974 Rita and Ken opened their home to young people from the North in Winnipeg for medical treatments. Throughout her life Rita enjoyed traveling, needlework and gardening. Rita was determined to live independently in her apartment with a great view as long as absolutely possible. This she successfully achieved. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Health Science Centre Rheumatology/Rehabilitation Unit 6 as well as Rita's special friend Margaret, her son Terry and family. Following cremation a memorial service will be held on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Home. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 Broadway - 783-7211 www.thomsonfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 17, 2007

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