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- BELFAST - Edward M. Hawley, 84, formerly of Ramsey Road, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday (July 5, 2017) at the Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Machias. He was born March 19, 1933, in South Wales. He was the son of the late Howard and Ruth (Becker) Hawley. Edward served in the United States Army from May 12, 1954 to May 2, 1956. He served his country at Fort Jackson, Ky., in Armored Division, was a paratrooper in South Carolina and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. After his service, on July 7, 1956, he married the love of his life Judy A. Stoehr Hawley. They were dairy farmers for 55 years and were married for 56 years. They raised seven children and were followers of Jesus Christ. Edward was a member of Crosstown Alliance Church in Olean, was a longtime gun owner, loved target practice, flower gardens of tulips and gladiolus, blueberries and his dog, Lilly. Edward is survived by his children, Clyde Hawley of Waterbury, Conn., Warren Hawley of Rushford, Jeffrey Hawley of Belfast, Donna Hawley of Belfast, Dean (Pamela) Hawley of Greenback, Tenn., Wayne (Candy) Hawley of Rushford, Stephen (Jennifer Daniel) Hawley of Warsaw; his siblings, Alan (Carolyn) Hawley of Gilbert, Ariz., Carol (Norm) Gingerich of East Auroa, Marj (Marvin) Ellis of Strykersville, Lois (Jack) Lawrence of Sandusky, George Hawley of South Wales, Arthur (Barbara) Hawley of Friendship; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; and three siblings, Harry Hawley, Ruthie Boyd and Clayton Hawley. - The Olean Times Herald, July 9, 2017
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