82, Whitney Pier
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward ‘Eddie’ Anthony Hawco on March 29, 2013, at home.
Born in Sydney on Oct. 24, 1930, Eddie was the son of the late John and Mary (Hannon) Hawco.
He was the last remaining member of his immediate family.
Eddie was a member of Holy Redeemer parish. He was a longtime employee of City of Sydney before retiring. He loved watching hockey especially, his favourite team, Toronto Maple Leafs. Eddie could always be found at the local ball fields enjoying the baseball games. Eddie will always be remembered by his family and friends for his happy go lucky ways.
Eddie is survived by his long life partner, Margaret Walsh and children, Donna Hawco, Fred Hawco, Bill Hawco, Darlene Hawco, Katherine Cadegan, Margaret (Austin) Snow, Anne Kuramai, Rhodina Hawco, Patrick Hawco, Ronald (Eleanor) Hawco and Kevin (April) Hawco. He will be sadly missed by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Eddie was predeceased by his brothers, Bernard, Ronald, Patrick and Johnny; sisters, Mary, Margaret, Stella and Kathleen and sons-in-law, Mike Kehoe, Pat Cadegan, Peter Kuramai and Jim Ritchie.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Edward ‘Eddie’ Anthony Hawco will be a private family service.
Donations in memory of Eddie may be made to charity of ones choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
I am very sad to hear of Eddie’s passing. He’ll certainly be missed around Whitney Pier and I extend my deepest sympathy to his family.
From: Bill Farr
Dear Ronnie and Eleanor So very sorry Ronnie to read in the paper of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you at this time.
From: Don and Helen MacLeod
I am very sorry to see that Eddie has passed away.He was always a big supporter of baseball of all levels in the Pier.To Kevin and Ronnie and the rest of the family I offer my sincere condolences to all of you.He will certainly be missed by everyone.
From: Jay Duguid
I wish to express my regreats for the loss you have incurred. I will say prayers for him and the whole family.
From: Margaret Joyce
Margie, Austie & Family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
From: Paddy McNeil
To Ron, Eleanor and family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss and are thinking of you.
From: Bruce and Veronica MacKay
To the family of the late Mr. Hawco;
We are sorry for your loss for he was a good man. We will remember him on garbage collection day.
From: Lisa ,Darlene, Nora (mother) Falconer
Sorry for your loss Ron, Eleanor & family… thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
From: Georgie Mackie