Kenneth R. Hawes, 61, of Wareham, died Friday, January 24, 2020, at his home unexpectedly. He was the husband of Xueli Z. (Zhang) Hawes.

Born in Wareham, he was the son of Betty (Braley) Hawes of Wareham, and the late Henry A. Hawes, Jr. Kenneth graduated from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School in 1976 and served as Chief Electrician’s Mate aboard the training ships for Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Ken enjoyed travelling, and particularly enjoyed China, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Survivors include his wife, Xueli; his daughter Meien He and her husband Minish of Norwood; his brother, Glen Hawes and his wife Denise of Pembroke; his mother, Betty Hawes of Wareham; his nieces, Libby Dever and her husband Mike and Kelly Vitt and her husband Tom. Ken is also survived by his beloved dog “Niko”.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy. (Rt. 28), Wareham on Monday, February 3, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM.  Interment in Agawam Cemetery will be at a later date.

For directions and on-line guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.