Our loving mother, Marilyn Hawkins (née Holmes), passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 16, 2025, at the age of 87 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on June 23, 1937, in Ottawa to Ida Lucy Holmes (née Murphy) and Michael William Holmes.

Predeceased by her siblings Eleanor, Victor, Leonard, Bernice, Kathleen (Kay), and William (Bill). Beloved wife and best friend for 61 years to Ronald Edward Hawkins.

Marilyn was the most kind and caring person to everyone who crossed her path. With a warm heart and generous spirit, she will be sadly missed by her daughters Deborah (Larry), Sharon (Louis), Kim (Dominic), and Joan (Terry).

Wonderful Nan to Stephanie (Nathan), Natasha, James (Sarah), Jenna, Kayleigh (Jonathan), Corey (Ashley), Scott, Kristen (Anthony), Nicholas (Myckayla), and proud Great Nan to Lincoln, Claire, Hunter, Colton, Lily, Everett, and Myles. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

A Mass will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Visitation, 5338 Bank St., Ottawa, ON. A memorial gathering will follow to celebrate Marilyn’s life.

If desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Dementia Society or St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Basic Funerals.