Richard Lee Hawkins, Jr. 49 PORTLAND -- Richard Lee Hawkins, Jr. of Portland, died at home on Sunday morning, Oct. 25, 2009, after a four year battle with infection and disease. Throughout the past several months Rich was attended by VNA Hospice; they made his passing so much easier for him and for the family. He was born on Dec. 8, 1959, in Ft. Eustis, Va. - parents: Richard and Barbara Hawkins. In 1972 the family moved to South Bristol. Rich graduated from Lincoln Academy in 1976. He was many things to many people: a loving husband, father, son, and friend. He was a stranger to no one, a gentle person, a strong person, a very knowledgeable, witty, and artistic person, a true scholar, never losing his quest for knowledge. He loved fishing, painting, and was an accomplished cook. He is survived by his wife, Kate, and three children, their son Ryan, a Senior, at Deering High School, daughter Christine, a nursing student at USM, and son Michael, of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; sister, Kathleen LeBree of Thomaston; his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Cary Haupt of Tenants Harbor. His Aunt Martha and Uncle Herk were always special people to him. Arrangements are under the guidance of Independent Death Care, 471 Deering Avenue in Portland. A celebration of his life will be held on his 50th birthday. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be donated to a scholarship fund to be awarded at Deering High School spring graduation. Kindly send any donations to: 'Richard Hawkins Scholarship' Camden National Bank P.O. Box 310 Camden, ME 04843-0310 Richard Lee Hawkins, Jr.