Obituary of Richard M. Hawkins

"Palmer- Richard M. Hawkins, 55, of Diane St. died at home on December 15, 2003. Born April 26, 1948 in Ware, he was the son of Ethel (Miller) Hawkins of Belchertown and the late Kenneth B. Hawkins. He has lived in Palmer for four months, previously living in W.Warren. Richard worked for the Wm. E. Wright Company in W.Warren for 25 years as a mechanic. He was also affiliated with Dwight Chapel in Belchertown. Richard was a devoted son to his mother, and also leaves a brother Byron and his wife Janice Hawkins of Winter Haven, FL, as well as three nephews Robert, Darren, and Anthony all of Florida. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m. at South Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, Massachusetts, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160. "