Helen Foley Hawkins

Helen Foley Hawkins passed away peacefully on June 6, 2013 of respiratory failure. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Hawkins lived a full life complete with devotion to God, her family and the town in which she lived. She is survived by her brother John James Foley, her children Katherine Hawkins, Howard R. Hawkins, Jr., Rosemary Hawkins and Suzanne Hawkins; her daughter-law Linda Whitmarsh, her son-in-law Paul Chrzanowski; her grandchildren Eric and Brian Hawkins, her granddaughter-in-law Sarah Williams Hawkins, her grandsons Terence and Jeffrey Gibbons, her great grandson Henry Hawkins and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hawkins and her husband, Howard R. Hawkins who passed away in 2003, traveled the world in connection with his extensive work in global communications. Mrs. Hawkins had many friends, volunteered at the Greenwich Hospital for more than 30 years, and participated in community service. Mrs. Hawkins grew up in the town of Leonia, NJ, but lived in Greenwich for more than 50 years. Helen will be missed by all she touched and remembered as an intelligent, energetic and loving person who enriched the lives of all who were lucky enough to know her.

Visiting hours will be held on June 14, 2013 at the Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street in Greenwich, CT from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and the funeral will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 469 North Street, Greenwich, CT on June 15th at 10:00am. Donations may be made to Catholic Relief Services.