Ronald Hawkes  - of Upper Woodstock passed away at Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville on Wednesday, September 7, 2010, at the age of 73.

Ronald is survived by his wife Ruth; two sons Douglas (Anna) Hawkes,Wynona, Ont; Bryan (Carol) Hawkes, St. Catherines, Ont; four daughters Sharon Nicol (David), Hamilton, Ont; Linda MacInnes (Don) Wellandport, Ont; Carrie-Ann Hawkes Welland, Ont; Tracy Cormier (Todd) Hantsport, NS; one sister Sandra Quartermain, Woodstock, NB. fifteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren.

Ronald was predeceased by his parents Howard ( Mabel Hughes) Hawkes; one grandson Nathan and one brother Bill Hawkes.

Public funeral service washeld on September 10, 2010 from the Scott Funeral Home Chapel.

The Venerable Walter Williams officiated.

Desired donations may be made to the Carleton County Animal Shelter or to the NB Heart & Stroke foundation.