It is with great sadness that the family of the Late William Hawkins announce his passing on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Stephenville, NL at the age of 85 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Madonna; children: Calvin, Patrick (Karen), Wanda (Dennis), Ann (Gerard), Shirley (Danny); grandchildren: Nathan, Timmy, D.J., Erica; great-grandchild Leah; sister Margaret Lucas as well as many nieces, nephews other family and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents Andrew and Agatha Hawkins; brothers: Simon, Crissy; sisters: Mamie, Bernadette, Blanche and Agatha. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 between the hours of 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing, NL. The funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at 2 p.m. from Assumption Parish in Stephenville Crossing, NL. with Father Edmund Dantes officiating. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery will take place following the service. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Assumption Parish Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.