It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Winona Marie Hawkes, age 93, of Woodstock on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Upper River Valley Hospital. Winona was born on October 24, 1931, to the late Melzie and Marguerite (Dunphy) Graham at Island Falls, Maine.

Winona is survived by her children, Steven Hawkes (Verna), Debbie Turner (David), and Lisa McCutcheon (Joe); eleven grandchildren, Darren Hawkes (Kim), Angela Hawkes-Graham (Lance), Mark Morgan (Stephanie), Jamie Grant (Jennifer), Jennifer Grant (Don), Christina LeGassie (Chris), Leslie Hawkes (William), Danny Hawkes (Vicky), Ashley Pow (Scott), Aimee Risser (Nick), Stephanie Turner (Nick); twenty-five great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren to be; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides her parents, Winona is predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Hawkes and partner Winston Bull; brother, Paul Graham, sister-in-law Doris Graham, sons, Michael and James Hawkes; daughters, Joanne Grant and Kathy LeGassie; by grandchild, Sheri Little; and great grandchildren, Tom Morgan and Kyle Grant, and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Winona grew up in Forest City, NB. She graduated from Canterbury High School in 1949 and was married the same year to Kenneth Hawkes. For a short time, she taught at a one-room school house in Forest City, NB and then worked part-time at Wheaton's Sporting Lodge, Forest City, Maine. For a number of years Winona lived with her family at Graham Corner in the North Lake area.

Over her working career, which began at an early age, she raised seven children; and for a time, on her own. Eventually, Winona moved to Woodstock where she worked at the Carleton Memorial Hospital from 1969 until she retired in 1994. During her employ there, she advanced to the position of Lab Technician Assistant. Upon retirement, she volunteered at the local Food Bank for several years.

Over and above her work, Winona's utmost passion and purpose in life was her love and dedication to her family, especially during her years of grandmotherhood when she had more opportunity to pamper and spoil them. She demonstrated it in many ways, often through her delicious home-cooked meals, her handmade crafts, her time spent with the grandchildren, her lively spirit and laughter that filled a room, and her big hugs and beaming smiles that made you feel so special. Winona loved animals too and her dogs held a special place in her heart. Her loyal companion, Sophia, stayed faithfully by her side at all times and especially during her sickness at home.

The family wishes to thank the medical staff at the Upper River Valley Hospital for all their great care and attention to Winona during her stay at the hospital.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Woodstock Rural Cemetery at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dunroamin' Stray and Rescue Animal Shelter in Carleton County.