John Alexander Hawkins

John will be sorely missed by his cherished wife Naomi Andrews and their infant son Nathan. John’s loss will be deeply felt by his parents, David and Valerie Hawkins, and his brothers Andrew, James and Ryan (Jaymie). He will be sadly missed by Naomi’s parents Bill Andrews and Merle Zabrack, her brother Aaron Andrews (Beth) and their young son, Elliot. John held a special place in the hearts of many uncles and aunts: Douglas Hawkins (Margo), Bruce Hawkins (Maria), Robert Hawkins (Sandy), Andrew Hawkins (Wendy), Kimberley Menezes (Darryl), Faye Moffatt (Bryan), John Drummond, and Glen Drummond (Kimberley). John will be fondly remembered by cousins Ellen Pearce (Craig), Lynn Moffatt (George), Kollene Drummond, Jennifer Drummond (Dean), Garnet Drummond (Kelly), David Drummond (Shelly), Blair Drummond, Isabel Drummond, Tyler Hawkins (Carlee), Mark Hawkins, Bradley Hawkins (Kristine), Christopher Hawkins, Jessica Hawkins, Michael Hawkins, Jonathan Hawkins, Hilary Menezes, Madison Menezes, and Laura Hawkins. In addition to his family, John will be missed by countless other loved ones and friends. John was a treasured member of the Andrews/Zabrack family and friends, who will miss him dearly. John will also be sadly missed by his work family at SearchKings.

John was born December 9, 1988 in Sudbury, Ontario, where he grew up with his three brothers. At 17, John left home to attend university in London, Ontario. There, he met the love of his life, Naomi. They were wed in 2018 and settled in Hamilton to start their new life. We are comforted to know that John was able to enjoy his beloved son, Nathan who joined the family on January 17th of this year. Whether he was camping, canoeing, hiking or planting trees, John loved being outdoors and cared deeply about the environment. He was a smart, compassionate, adventurous, and courageous man. We will remember John always as a loyal friend, an impassioned leader and an anchor to all in times of trouble.

We love you, John and will miss you greatly.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s honour could be made to World Wildlife Fund-Canada (wwf.ca) or to another charity of your choice. For information on contributing to a fund for Nathan, please contact Val or Bill.

A Celebration of Life will take place at McCoy Pavilion, Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, ON at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday May 1, 2022. Please join us in remembering John. Anyone who wants to share a favorite story or memory of John will be invited to do so. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. We’re being COVID cautious. Please take a rapid test before you arrive (or we’ll have some available at the Pavilion). When you get to the Conservation Area, there’s an entry fee at the main gate -- $15.50 for vehicle and driver, $5.00 per passenger – but we will have reimbursement available at the Pavilion. Once you’re past the main gate, follow the signs to the McCoy Pavilion. Parking is close to the Pavilion. The event will be outdoors but under cover. Please dress for the weather. Washrooms are available. The Conservation Area is open all day and it’s beautiful – feel free to come early or stay late.