HAWKES, RAYMOND - Mr. Raymond Hawkes of Henderson St., Miramichi, who passed away peacefully at his residence at the age of 82. Born in Chatham, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (McCarthy) Hawkes. He is survived by his wife Kathleen; daughters Nancy Vessie (Blair), Mary Ellen Pelletier (Rene) both of Miramichi, Carolyn McNichol (Robert) of Tucson, Arizona; sons John (Marty) Hawkes of Miramichi, Michael (Heather) Hawkes of Halifax, Joseph (Clare) Hawkes of Miramichi, Edward (Anne Marie) Hawkes of Fredericton; grandchildren, David and Ellen Vessie, Anne, Denise, and Marc Pelletier, Barbara McNichol, Jessica, John and Maggie Hawkes, Sean and Carly Hawkes, Brian, Patrick and Jillian Hawkes, Kristen and Jenna Hawkes. Raymond was a lifelong resident of Miramichi, and an active member of his community, as a Scout Master at St. Michael Parish, President of the Chatham Recreation Council, and a Fourth degree life member of the Knights of Columbus #1219. Visitation will be held at Maher's Funeral Home, Miramichi on Saturday, August 29th from 7 to 9, Sunday, August 30th, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 and the funeral will be held at St. Michael's Basilica on Monday, August 31st at 11:00 am. Donations be made to the St. Michael renovation fund or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Maher's Funeral Home Miramichi, NB Telephone 773-4321.