Ronald Joseph Hawley, 74, of Old Blandford Road, East Otis, MA, died Sunday, March 23, 2014 at his home. He was born in Great Barrington, MA on February 5, 1940, the son of Henry and Laura Bossie Hawley. Ron was educated in Otis Schools and attended the Westfield Trade School. He worked for many years for TRW/SKF Ball Bearing Manufacturing in Winsted, CT retiring in 2000. He and his son had operated RJ and Son Sharpening in Otis and after his retirement he operated MR Lawn Service. He and his wife, the former Lee Zonnie Liebowitz, would have celebrated 43 years of marriage next month. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, car racing, playing cards and was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. In addition to his wife, Ronald leaves his son; Michael A. Hawley of East Otis, and two grandchildren; Kyle and Cody. He is also survived by one brother; Barry C. Hawley and his wife, Adele, of Lee, MA, and two sisters; Pauline M. Laudon and her husband, William, of Lee, MA and Joyce E. Duris of West Springfield, MA. He is predeceased by five brothers; Donald, Henry, Richard, Peter and Bruce, and two sisters; Mary Silkey and Lorraine Dombkowski. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 27 at 10 AM at St. Mary of the Lakes in Otis, MA. Burial will be in the spring in Otis Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, March 26 from 4-7 PM at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, MA. Friends wishing may make memorial donations to the Otis Library in care of the funeral home.

Visitation Details

Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Thursday, March 27th, 2014 10:00am, St. Mary of the Lakes

Interment Details

Otis Cemetery