Dansville- Richard G. Hawkins age 69, of Dansville, passed away Tuesday afternoon August 18, 2009, at home following a long illness.He was born in Gowanda, NY on July 31, 1940, a son of the late Gordon and Joanne Wojchizan Hawkins. He was predeceased by a brother Ernest Hawkins. Richard was a painter in Florida for many years. He was a graduate of the University of Buffalo with a degree in business. He was a volunteer at the Dansville Community Food Pantry and loved to read and fish.He is survived by his children, Gordon, and Michael Hawkins of FL, Dawn (Ray) Story of Virginia, a sister Margaret (Charles) Holbrook, of Dansville, with whom he resided, a brother, Donald Hawkins of SC, and a sister Mary (Merle) Burger of Little Valley. Four grandchildren five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.There will be no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Gowanda. Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc. 271 Main St., DansvilleContributions may be made to the Dansville Public Library, 200 Main St., Dansville, NY 14437.