Merton "Joe" Everette Hawkins Iii

Belmont Merton "Joe" Everette Hawkins III Merton "Joe" Hawkins III, 50, died at his home in Belmont, following several years battling with medical and physical issues. Joe, as he was known by most, loved traveling over the years with family and friends and his ex wife Sue. They lived in Sanford, ME, Florida, Belmont and Ashland, NH. He was an ordained minister. He was born in Franklin, February 16, 1966 son of Merton E. Hawkins Jr. and Linda J. (Cross) Hawkins. Joe worked for many years as a mill worker and his last place of employment was at Comstock Industries in Meredith. He enjoyed working in construction of homes when his health permitted. During his travels he worked at numerous discos and gathering places as a bouncer. Joe enjoyed motorcycle riding with friends. He loved all animals of which he had many in his lifetime. He especially loved to feed squirrels and "chickamonks" by hand. Joe was predeceased by an infant brother, Jason Neil Beaupre He leaves, his mother and step father, Linda J. (Cross) and Neil Beaupre of Franklin his father, Merton E. Hawkins Jr. and his wife Linda of Bethlehem his companion and fianc�e, Laurie�MacLeod of Belmont sisters, Marlo Ann Hawkins of Laconia, Renee Beaupre of Sanford, ME, Diane Cleveland of Belmont,�Kelli Mills of North Carolina and Staci Knox of Belmont his brother, Fred Vandine of South Carolina nieces and nephews There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the family lot in Franklin Cemetery in Franklin. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Joe's name to a charity of one's choice.