Edward M. Hawley, 84, formerly of Ramsey Rd., Belfast, went
home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at
the Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Machias. He was born March
19, 1933 in South Wales, NY. He was the son of the late Howard and Ruth
(Becker) Hawley.
Edward served in the United States Army May 12, 1954 to May
2, 1956. He served his country at Fort Jackson, KY in Armored Division, was a
paratrooper in South Carolina and was stationed in Germany during the Korean
War.
After his service, on July 7, 1956, he married the love of
his life - Judy A. (nee Stoehr) Hawley. They were dairy farmers for 55 years
and were married for 56 years. They raised seven children and were followers of
Jesus Christ.
Edward was a member of Crosstown Alliance Church in Olean,
was a longtime gun owner, loved target practice, flower gardens of tulips and
gladiolas, blueberries and his dog - Lilly.
He was preceded in death by his wife and three siblings -
Harry Hawley, Ruthie Boyd and Clayton Hawley.
Edward is survived by his children: Clyde Hawley of
Waterbury, CT, Warren Hawley of Rushford, Jeffrey Hawley of Belfast, Donna
Hawley of Belfast, Dean (Pamela) Hawley of Greenback, TN, Wayne (Candy) Hawley
of Rushford, Stephen (Jennifer Daniel) Hawley of Warsaw; his siblings: Alan
(Carolyn) Hawley of Gilbert, AZ, Carol (Norm) Gingerich of East Auroa, Marj
(Marvin) Ellis of Strykersville, Lois (Jack) Lawrence of Sandusky, George Hawley
of South Wales, Arthur (Barbara) Hawley of Friendship; also survived by 21
grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from
3- 5 p.m. at the Crosstown Alliance Church, 1513 N. Main St., Olean, NY 14760
where a Funeral Service will be held at 5 p.m. Pastor Andy Hall will officiate.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at Sardinia Cemetery on
Monday, July 24, 2017 at 10 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Donna Hawley, c/o Crosstown
Alliance Church, 1513 N. Main St., Olean, NY 14760.
