Dr. Douglas William Hawes was born in Montreal on March 26, 1919 and much of his youth was spent in Greenfield Park. He proudly served overseas in the Canadian Army during WWII, a lieutenant in the 2nd Survey Regiment. He returned to Canada where he met Louise Sharpe at the Dawson College campus of McGill University in St. Jean Quebec. They married in 1946. Doug graduated with his B.Eng. in 1950. While together they worked and raised their three children, he never ceased to study, going on to complete his MSc (Polytechnique) and PhD (Concordia). His research in energy efficient construction materials contributed to pioneering study in this field. He was a kind and generous man who loved a good story. He died on August 8, 2017, age 98 years.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Louise (2002) and eldest son Doug (2014) as well as brothers Fred (2008) and Bill (2016). Sadly missed by daughter Janet (Bob), son Barrie and daughter-in-law Barb. Loved and remembered by granddaughters Andrea (Mateo), Cari (Reza) and Kate (Xavier). His legacy continues with beautiful great-grandson Gabriel.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation with interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements. Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Lori Sims and Paul D'Auvergne
Dear Janet and Family:
Doug was a fine gentleman and I always enjoyed greeting him when I visited Mom at the Villa. He and Edna were tablemates for a time, and kindred spirits as they were both kind and generous to others. Doug loved to talk about his family and his Montreal days. Paul and your Uncle Bill worked together in that city, so it was a delightful surprise when we made the connection that his brother and niece lived in my home town of Exeter.
It was a pleasure to get to know Doug. We are sad to learn that Bill has passed as well, a fine man too and unforgettable. Your family has had a rough year. Our sincere condolences.
Kim Pinder
Dear Janet
So very sorry to read about your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ken and Kim
Paul Ross
Janet, Bob and the other members of your family: please accept my most sincere condolences regarding the death of Dr. Hawes. Regardless of how long we have our parents, we always want them with us just a little bit longer. May you find a measure of comfort in your memories of and stories about your father.
Chuck & Pam Ross
Janet, Bob and family,
We’re so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. On reading his obituary it’s obvious he was amazing man.
Marg Deichert
Janet, Bob & Family,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Marg Deichert
Dianne Waun
Dear Janet, Bob and Family
Your father’s obituary tells of a life well-lived and I am so sad for your loss. Sending hugs.
Dianne Waun
Wanda Reynolds
Janet & Bob and Family.
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Wanda
Rosemary and Don McGowan
We remember the Hawes family very well. We were neighbours on Dieppe Avenue in Pointe Claire for 19 years. What a fantastically long life Doug lived. He will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Janet and Barrie and their families
Rosemary and Don McGowan
Brockville, ON
Jean Crerar
Janet and Bob
Sorry to read that you have lost your Father, Janet. I am sure you have many good memories of him.
Jean Crerar
Irv Armstrong
To Janet and Bib. I was sorry to hear of Dougs death. I spent some nice times with Doug when he was in the next room to me in the Villa. All the best,t to you and your family. Irv.