It is with great sadness that we the family of Norma Jean Hawkins, 82 announce her passing on May 1, 2018 at the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Glace Bay NS, Jean was the daughter of the late Russell and Corella (Herridge) Hickman. She was devoted to her family and had a special place in her heart for her three grandchildren. Jean was predeceased by her mother and father, her sister Linda and granddaughter Meghan. For many years, Jean was the Western NL Regional Supervisor for Reitman’s Canada and was known for providing many youth in Corner Brook with “their first jobs”. Throughout her life, Jean was very active in her community and volunteered at the Interfaith Home Gift Shop, Humber Valley Supported Employment Corporation, United Church Women’s Group and was extremely involved in the Masonic Ladies Auxiliary, and the Corner Brook Shrine Club. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband Fred; daughters Kim (Richard Morris) and Kathy (Kathy Jaeger); grandchildren Sid, Chelsea and Brandon. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. David Coleman and his receptionist Gertie Skeard; Community Home Support Nurses, Tammy and Jackie; and the nursing staff of Western Memorial Regional Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Jean over the years. As per Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 3rd from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Ave, Corner Brook. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at First United Church, Park Street with Rev John van Vliet officiating on Friday, May 4th at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mazol Temple Shriners Hospital Patient Transportation Fund. PO Box 2385 St. John’s NL A1C 6E7. The family guestbook can be signed by visiting www.fillatre.ca.