Kathleen "Kay" Gaskil (Flagg) Hawkins

The passing of Kathleen "Kay" Gaskil (Flagg) Hawkins, wife of the late Floyd F. Hawkins of Beaver Harbour NB, occurred at the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews NB on January 1, 2017. Born on Grand Manan NB on October 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Wellington and Sarah (Gaskil) Flagg. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Kathleen is survived by two sons: Colin Hawkins of Ottawa ON and Kevin (Judy) Hawkins of Saint John NB; three daughters: Ruby (Bill) Scott of Dartmouth NS, Coralie (George) Losier of Saint John NB and Sally (Tony) Nabuurs of Beaver Harbour NB; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law: Darlene Hawkins of St. George NB; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Floyd, she was predeceased by three sons: Derwyn, Daniel and Rodney (in infancy); one brother: David Flagg. Kay is the last surviving member of her immediate family.

In her early years Kay enjoyed curling and was a former member of the Brunswick Curling Club in Blacks Harbour. She also took an interest in Politics and was former member of the NB Liberal Party. Kay was known as a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren or reading and doing crossword puzzles. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. As keeping with Kay's wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the Christ Church (Anglican), Pennfield NB, on Thursday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Canon Keith Osborne officiating. The interment will be held in the parish cemetery in the spring. In Kay's memory, donations to the Alzheimer's Society or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.

"I lifted you up on eagles wings and brought you to myself." - Exodus 19:4