Linda Hawke

Darlene Ellen Hawke - October 8, 1957 to May 26, 2022 With sadness but with gratitude for having had her in our lives, we say goodbye to Darlene. Darlene was the `entertainer’ in the family and her enthusiasm was infectious! She was born in Ottawa to Reginald and Hellen Hawke. One of five daughters, she had a ready-made audience and cast of characters to hone her skills. At an early age she was telling jokes and creating and producing skits for family and friends with her four sisters in tow. This early creativity blossomed and shone as she continued to write poems, songs, plays and books. Family events and milestones fueled her creativity…and nothing could stop that train of thought of hers once it got rolling! She wrote songs for birthdays, family reunions, Christmas & Easter celebrations and remembrances of loved ones. She wrote a play for her sister Heather’s wedding, one for her nephew Mitch, and even co-authored a book to commemorate a loved-one’s life. This was…