Canadian supercentenarian Arnold Hawkins’s death occurred at the age of 110 years on 17th February 2019.
Arnold became the world’s second-oldest person to be alive alongside the South Korean supercentenarian, Ja Hyung Lee.
Born as Arnold Seymour Hawkins, he was born on 30th January 1911 in Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick, Canada. He grew up along with 8 younger siblings under the parenthood of Almon Hawkins (b. 1889 – d. 1957) and Lucy Pond (b. 1888 – d. 1945).
Obituary of Arnold Hawkins – Cause of Death
After 110 years, 232 days, Arnold Hawkins silently passed away at his house based in Beaver Harbour, NB, on Saturday, 18th September 2021. The cause of his death is still a mystery but, he spent his life peacefully.
Do you know? Mr. Hawkins attended a business college following his high school graduation. Nevertheless, he dropped out of the university after one and a half years.
Arnold said that he could earn more money rather than being a businessperson. So that’s why he left the field and chose agriculture and fishing for a living. He used to crop potatoes and catching fish for several years.
Meet Arnold Hawkins Wife & Family!
Almon and Lucy Hawkins’ son, Arnold Hawkins was married to Roy and Geneva Morse’s daughter, Vera Arlene Hawkins, in 1936. However, their marriage lasted for 74 years after his wife, Vera, died on 14th September 2010.
Hawkins and his whole family cremated her body at the St. George Funeral Home and Crematorium in New Brunswick. Later, they held a memorial service for Mrs. Hawkins at 11 am on Thursday, 16th September 2010 at the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel.
At that time, Rev. Bruce Alcorn officiated the ceremony.
More upon this, Arnold’s grandmother, Levania Mary Johnson (b. 1866 – d. 1974), also lived 107 years of life. Meanwhile, his paternal uncles were the centenarians in their prime.
At Mr. Hawkins’ funeral, he was preceded by his 8 siblings, five children, including two sons, Ronald Hawkins, Wayne Hawkins; and three daughters, Belva McIntyre, Anita Frye, Violet McKinley.
How many Grandchildren did Hawkins have?
Vera Arlene Hawkins’ wife, Arnold Hawkins was survived by his 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Also, his cousins, nephews, and nieces took care of him when he was alive.
Mr. Hawkins happily celebrated his 110th birthday with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren on 30th September 2020.
Besides, his sons-in-law, James McIntyre and Jamie McKinley, wished him on his born day. Likewise, he got more than six thousand birthday wishing cards on his last birthday.