Donald Wayne Hawton passed away peacefully at age 78 years, at the Owen Sound Hospital on Monday August 8th 2022 with his children by his side. Wayne was born July 16, 1944 to Herbert Hawton and Margaret Lougheed. Wayne was married to Joan Royal who predeceased him in 2004, together they had 6 children, David Hawton (stillborn), Leonard Hawton (Barbara), Marie Hawton, Lonny Hawton (Susie Young), Oatis Hawton and Amanda Hawton (Trent Allen). Later in life Wayne remarried Patricia (nee Hirlehey) Moore and was introduced to her adult children Michael Moore (Mel), Shane Morgan, and Gabrielle Moore. Wayne was a grandfather and great grandfather to many. Wayne is survived by his brother James Hawton and predeceased by his sister May Micks and brother John Hawton. He will be dearly missed by all and remembered always.
There will be a private service for family at Lavender Cemetery to be announced at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Affordable Cremation Services, Collingwood. If desired, a donation in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.