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Jack HAWKES Obituary

Peacefully, at Rhapsody Rest Home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, 1st May 2024, in his 91st year. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter & Breeda (Mangatoki), Denise (New Plymouth) and Stuart (deceased). Very proud grandad of Matthew, Paul & Sarah, Aimee & Matt, Sophie & Jordan, Julia & Liam, and Lydia. Great -grandad of Blake, Hugo, Ruby, Alice, Quinn and Angus. The family would like to thank Rhapsody Rest Home for all the loving care of Jack. Messages to the Hawkes Family may be left on Jack's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/jack. A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, Jack's funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from May 3 to May 4, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack HAWKES

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Marian & Kevin Richardson

June 11, 2024

Peter & Breeda & family.

Deepest Sympathy to you all at the passing of Jack.

Thoughts are with you at this sad time. Another generation passed by. May he be at peace.

Paula Frost

May 10, 2024

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Craig and Paula Frost

Lynne Watts

May 8, 2024

I'm sorry I couldn't hang around yesterday to catch up with you all. But I'm so glad you put the photo of my mum and dad up while they were on holiday with Jack and Shirley, they talked alot about the time they had with them on an amazing trip

John Stoppard

May 7, 2024

Our condolences to the Hawkes family, we have very fond memories of our friendship with "Gentle Jack" John & Rosemary Stoppard.

David lusk

May 7, 2024

It has been a pleasure to have worked with Jack on STDC for some years then renewing friendship once again when we both retired to New Plymouth
Our condolences to his family
David & Raewyn

Bill Hart

May 7, 2024

Our sincere condolences to Hawkes Family. Well remembered from our days in Mangatoki. Marjorie and Bill Hart and Family
Nelson

Steve Gray

May 6, 2024

Our heartfelt condolences to Peter, Denise, and your families.
We were extremely sad to hear of your dear Dad's passing.
Jack and Shirley were treasured friends of our Mum and Dad (Don and Melva Gray) and Jack was Dad's best man at their wedding on 15th June 1957.
They maintained a wonderful friendship over the years that included several memorable holidays together.
I will always remember "Uncle Jack" being a kind, caring, knowledgeable man, and a true gentleman.
R.I.P Jack
Love from "The Grays"
Steve, Karen, Tracey

Attaching a picture of Jack and Shirley with Mum and Dad at M&D's 50th wedding anniversary June 2007

Robert Wolfe

May 6, 2024

Peter, Breeda & family,
Please accept our family´s condolences with the passing of Jack. A great contributor to the District & a pleasure to have been able to spend time working with him. RIP Jack.
Robert & Gloria Wolfe.

Tania Brown

May 6, 2024

Our sincere condolences. So many good memories from our Mangatoki days with the Hawkes family. From Maree, Tania and Peter Brown

Rhys Armstrong

May 6, 2024

As others have said, a true gentleman. I valued so much working with Jack at STDC, and appreciated his advice and wisdom. On top of that, great conversations on important topics like cricket. My condolences to the Hawkes family.

Noel Boddie, President

May 6, 2024

New Plymouth Pakeke Lions Club acknowledges the passing of Past member Jack Hawkes, who was a member of this Club for sixteen years when he and Shirley retired to New Plymouth. Jack was a very popular member and president in the year 2011-2012. Thank you Jack for your services to Lionism and the wider community of Taranaki and more.
Our sincere condolences from all our members, partners and Friends to Jacks Family.

Malcolm Harding

May 6, 2024

A true gentleman was Jack. My memories go back many years- his contribution to the district was considerable. Jack and Shirley- Shirley and Jack- together again. My condolences to you Breeda Denise and your families. Gentleman Jack will not be forgotten.

Lynere

May 6, 2024

You have been my friend since you came to Rhapsody am missing you Jack there is an empty space down that end of the Rest Home. We did have a lot in common both being farmers on a dairy farm. Missing our talks.. Rest in peace xx

Raewyn Carley

May 5, 2024

Peter & Breeda & family.

Deepest Sympathy to you all at the passing of Jack.

Thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Rodney & Raewyn Carley

Wally Garrett

May 5, 2024

As a farm cadet with Jack and Shirley back in 1970, I had very good positive memories on Hunter Road.
So sorry to read of Jacks passing and my condolences to Peter, Denise and families.

Pat Sheehy

May 5, 2024

A true gentleman, always a pleasure to see Jack come through our door. Condolences from Pat and Debbie Sheehy

Clare Trott ( nee Feron) Tauranga

May 5, 2024

I have many fond memories of Jack in the Te Roti district. He was a man who enjoyed being involved in all district affairs. Willing to lend a hand at any time.
A wonderful man who cared for all those around him. A true legend.

Sandie & Jack Goodwin

May 4, 2024

To Peter & Breeda and family,
Sincerest and deepest sympathies to you with the loss of your father.
Thinking of you with warmest regards,
Sandie & Jack Goodwin

Alan Sulzberger

May 4, 2024

Beryl and myself send our sympathy to the family at this time. Alan went to school at Fraser Road with Jack and have enjoyed his and later Shirleys company ever since. Rest in Peace from Alan Sulzberger

Beverley Prankerd

May 4, 2024

Thinking of you in your time of loss. Treasure those precious memories especially of Hunter Rd times.
Beverley Prankerd (Muller)

Pam and Alan Willy

May 4, 2024

So sorry to hear of Jack´s passing. Jack was an outstanding cricketer for the Eltham Cricket Club over many years and it was a pleasure for me (Alan) to have played some exciting games with him during that time (late1950s).
A very sad loss. We will all treasure our memories of Jack. We never missed exchanging Christmas cards with Shirley and Jack over nearly 60 years.

Pam and Alan Willy
West Harbour, Auckland

Neil & Marian Head Tauranga

May 4, 2024

To Peter Breeda and family - sending our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Dad

Joanne Long

May 3, 2024

To Peter Breeda, Denise and family, thinking of you all at this time, Jack was a lovely gentleman, RIP

Joanne and Mark Long

Des Beaven

May 3, 2024

Valued our association in local government with Eltham County and STDC it was a pleasure working with Jack..Our deepest sympathy to the family...Des & Sheral Beaven

Ian & Frances Jenkins

May 3, 2024

Sending our love and support to all the Hawkes family.
May the love of Family and friends carry you all through your grief.
A real gentleman . So soon after losing his brother.
Take care of each other . Jack R.I.P

Bill Laurence

May 3, 2024

My condolences Peter and the Hawkes family.
Had various dealings with Jack over the years. A true gentleman
Bill Laurence.

Geoffrey Dawn Evans

May 3, 2024

My first farm job as a farm cadet 52 yrs a go a great mentor Jack taught me well.
Condolences to all the family
Geoff and Dawn Evans

Marie Bunker

May 3, 2024

Breeda and the Hawkes family, thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Linley Clarke

May 3, 2024

Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, Denise. I still remember his big smile.
In my thoughts
Linley

Trevor Coleman

May 3, 2024

Rest in peace Jack we go back to going to TeRoti school together , you have always been a very special friend, I will miss calling in to have chat with you .

Susan England

May 3, 2024

Sending love to you Breeda and all your family in the loss of your Dad Jack. He will be reunited with Shirley now. May he rest in peace. Love Susan and Paul England

Des Austin

May 3, 2024

It was a great pleasure to not only work with Jack on the farm and the Farm Cadet Board, but he was an amazing mentor . His advice and encouragement were always freely given. Our condolences, to all the family and friends, he will be missed greatly-one of the good guys.

Kevin Bracken

May 3, 2024

Breeda and Peter and family,

Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Kevin and Sue Bracken,
Wellington.

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Memorial Events
for Jack HAWKES

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street Strandon, New Plymouth 4312