Doris Mae Hawkins, age 87, of Newton Falls, passed away peacefully into eternal life at her residence on Saturday, January 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 27, 1929, in Warren, OH the daughter of the late Leroy & Florence (Henry) Garland. Doris married the love of her life, Eugene G. Hawkins on September 12, 1947 and they enjoyed 43 years of blessed marriage together before his passing on November 24, 1990. Doris had lived all her life in Newton Falls and had worked as a clerk for Aid & Save and Trumbull Savings and Loan. She was a member of the Newton Falls United Methodist Church, 5 times past president & 46 year life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #3332, the Knights of Pythians, and was the past President of Hobby Hunters. Doris loved shopping and taking annual trips with her daughters. She never met a kid in her neighborhood she did not like. Doris had a friendly word and a beautiful smile to all who knew her. Memories of Doris will be carried on by her loving family; her daughters Wanda Thompson & her special friend Ray Ornelas of Newton Falls, Sandra & Jack Mathews of Warren, Kathy & Dave Rapczak of Newton Falls; her son Kenneth Hawkins of Newton Falls; her brother Rev. Will Garland; her companion Frank Kuzma of Industry, PA; her grandchildren Tonya & Joe Fleming, Jeanette & Jeremy Willoughby, Kirk & Stephanie Mathews, Bradley & Meredith Mathews, Bethany & Doug Kereszturi, David & Jennifer Rapczak, & Kristie & John Drake; her 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 8 brothers, and 3 sisters. A VFW Auxiliary Service will be held for Doris on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 5:45PM, calling hours will immediately follow from 6:00 to 8:00PM at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. Calling hours will also be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00AM, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00AM with Rev. Reid Lamport officiating. Doris will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery in Newton Falls. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family & friends may view Doris's obituary online or to send condolences to the family, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Thursday, January 19, 2017 11:00 AM

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