NORTH FORT MYERS, FL ---- William K. Hawkins, 74, of Laconia, NH, more recently of North Fort Myers, FL, left this earth on Thursday, April 22, 2021, following a short battle with thyroid cancer.
Bill was born August 28, 1946, in Laconia, the son of the late William I. and Helen Hawkins.
He attended Laconia High School, followed by joining the Navy and serving his country in Vietnam from 1964-1969. He returned to Laconia to build the family business, Lake City Auto Body, for many years alongside his father.
Bill enjoyed spending every free moment he had on the golf course, bowling with friends, and dancing the night away.
He is survived by his three daughters, Tara Baker and husband, Nelson of Belmont, NH, Jill Hawkins and her significant other, Tim Noel, of Boscawen, NH, and Cari Fournier, and her fiancé, Doug Hepp of Big Rock, TN; seven grandchildren, Joshua and Gage Baker, Makena, Sophia and Amelia Collie, Baylie and Kiersten Fournier, whom he was extremely proud of; his sisters, Jeri Peart, Linda Rowley, and Margaret Hooker. Bill was predeceased by his parents, and his son Timothy Hawkins.
Bill met his match when Irene Hinchley danced into his life in 2020. We believe her to be the unconditional love he had been searching for.
There will be no calling hours.
A Celebration of Life is planned for August 2021.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com