Graham F. Hawes, 75 of St. Leonard, Maryland, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born on January 29, 1950, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, Graham lived a full and joyful life defined by integrity, humor, and craftsmanship.
A true gentleman and a gentle man, Graham’s warmth, reliability, and kindness left lasting impressions on everyone he met. A self-taught guitarist and lifelong lover of music, he found happiness in strumming a tune or sharing a good joke—often accompanied by one of his favorite English limericks. His hands were rarely still; he was a jack of all trades who could fix nearly anything, even fabricating a part if one didn’t exist. His pride in rebuilding his vintage MGBGT from the ground up stood as a testament to his patience and skill.
Professionally, Graham took special pride in his work on a major jet aircraft project that spanned California, Texas, and Maryland, collaborating with international teams. In his free time, he found calm in his garden, cherishing each new sprout of spring.
Graham is survived by his beloved wife, Dawn, and his children, Julie, David, and Ryan, grandson Haden and cousin Janet. A memorial visitation will be held at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD, on Saturday, February 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please join us with your memories of Graham.
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Elizabeth Wolfe
February 4 – Obituary: Graham Francis Hawes
No words could ever encompass how wonderful Graham was. Kind, gentle, funny, loving… not even close. As his neighbor, I would always see Graham out walking his beloved dog rain or shine. If I was out in the yard he would always stop and chit chat. I was always impressed with his vast knowledge and ingenuity and charming personality. He was a true gem. My favorite memory of Graham was when he and Dawn attended a Halloween party at our house. In true Graham fashion, he showed up as Austin Powers. We were all floored not only by his outfit, but how he played the character to a “T”! He had everyone roaring with laughter and I loved watching him perform. He and Dawn were the perfect couple. Their personalities complimented each other and the love they shared was beautiful. Rest in peace now Graham. You will be dearly missed.
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