FERRISBURGH — Ernestine Wilma Hawkins, 86, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

She was born on May 16, 1936, in Colchester, the daughter of Ernest and Lida (Hamilton) Cloe.

Ernestine was a member of Lincoln United Church. She was a graduate of Bristol High School. She enjoyed bird watching and feeding them (especially red cardinals), cooking and family gatherings. She worked many years on the family farm, in a dental lab and very much enjoyed her years at the Ferrisburgh Bake Shop.

Ernestine is survived by her son, Scott Hawkins; grandson, Allen LaBerge; a son-in-law, Gerald LaBerge; a sister, Gwen Zeno; a brother, Edward Cloe and wife Joanna; and three nieces and two nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Yvonne LaBerge.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 6, at Maple Cemetery in Lincoln. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lincoln United Church, Attn. Judy Brown, 66 West River Road, Lincoln, VT 05433. To send online condolences to her family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com.◊