Harry A. Hawkins

Harry A. “Hap” Hawkins, 60, resident of Fitchburg, MA, died on September 23, 2018 at Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster, MA. He was born in Nashua, NH, on April 6, 1958, a son of the late Paul Hawkins Sr. and Christine (Martel) Hawkins. Harry was raised and educated in Pepperell, MA and made his home in Fitchburg, MA for the past 10 years and formerly lived in Winchendon, MA and St. Petersburg, FL. Harry was a loving and selfless person, always giving of himself and doing for others. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Karl Donaghy. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Sarah Hawkins of Fitchburg, MA, with whom he made his home; a daughter and her fiancée, Cassandra Hawkins and Shawn Landon of Shirley, MA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Lynn Hawkins of Winchendon, MA, Harvey and Susan Donaghy of Royalston, MA; three grandchildren, Jacob Hawkins, Lillian Hawkins and Melanie Clavijo; many nieces and nephews; his best friend, Charlie Weed of Upton, MA; and his beloved cat, Nectar. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Wednesday October 3, 2018 from 3:00-7:00pm at the Bull Run Restaurant , 215 Great Road, Shirley, MA. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wilton, NH, at a later date.