Hawes, William "Frank" ~ November 29, 1927 - September 17, 2009. Passed away peacefully in his 82nd year on September 17, 2009 at the St. Catharines General Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend of Charlotte for more than 61 years. Survived by his sisters Barbara Bradbury and Eva Dearborn. Frank will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Louise, Irene and Jeanette and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Iris Beamer. Frank was a longtime member of St. George's Anglican Church, St. Catharines and a life time member of the Merritton Lawn Bowling Club.