Dr. Michael W. Gawkins of Richmond, Va.

RICHMOND, VA. >> Dr. Michael W. Gawkins passed away April 8, 2017. Dr. Gawkins was born in Utica, N.Y., to William Francis and Anne (Horrigan) Gawkins on Sept. 7, 1938.

Michael leaves Frances, his loving wife of 54 years. He is survived by his sister, Anne Gawkins of New York City; and sister-in-law, Carol Jean and James Astalos. He is survived by three sons, Colonel (U.S. Army Retired) Patrick M. Gawkins and his wife, Diane of Haymarket, Va.; Colonel (U.S. Army Retired) Michael J. Gawkins and his wife, JoAnn of Wilmington, N.C.; William Francis Gawkins and his wife, Joan of Mason, Ohio; daughter, Ann Hemp and her husband, Jeff of Glen Allen, Va.

He is survived by his nine beloved grand- children, KatieAnn Roach and her husband, Bryan and Andrea Gawkins of North Carolina, U.S. Army Second Lieutenant MaryCatherine Gawkins on active duty and Colleen Gawkins of Va., Kaitlin and Michael Gawkins of Ohio, Jacqueline, Ashley and William Hemp of Virginia. He has one great-granddaughter, Reagan Roach of North Carolina. Dr. Gawkins was predeceased by his great friend, Dr. Roger Millard, who remained one of the most loved people in his life.

A graveside service will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 70 Wood Road, Whitesboro, N.Y. Father Edmund A. Castronovo from Our Lady of Good Counsel will conduct the service.