William "Bill" Hawes Obituary (1944

William 'Bill' F. Hawes 1944 - 2015 CHELSEA - William 'Bill' F. Hawes, 71, of Chelsea, passed on April 1, 2015, at his home. He was born on March 25, 1944, in Portland, one of five children to Arthur B. Hawes and Fern E. Doe whom resided in Rome. Bill has spent a large number of years living in Chelsea. During that time Bill has prepared and painted birdhouses to display and sell. He enjoyed assembling model cars for display. He was active in doing many various puzzles, movie watcher, loved to fish in any area, and enjoyed shopping. He actively participated in community events such as music festivals, antique car shows, and volunteering at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society. Having 'guy time' with Matt, and visiting with his girlfriend, Heather fulfilled the past several years of his life. He is survived by four brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held later this spring. Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home in Gardiner. Celebration of later in the spring Litchfield Plains Baptist Church 56 Plains Road Litchfield Maine 4350