Obituary of Michael Hewson
Hewson, Michael George
A resident of Chatham, Mike Hewson passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Riverview Garden Nursing Home at the age of 84.
He was the son of the late James & Lucy (nee Groome) Hewson & in-laws, Lloyd & Emily (nee Dewar) Huff.
Mike will be dearly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Alice (nee Huff).
Brother of Janet Jamrosinski (Joe) & the late Rob Hewson (Agnes).
Brother-in-law of the late Betty Murray (the late Don), Marian Herr (the late Benson), the late Dorothy Grant (the late Allen), the late Barb Gilbert (Ralph) & Margaret Perry (Gordon).
Missed by many nieces, nephews & extended family.
Mike served with the United States Navy for four years on a Submarine Tender and retired from Navistar after 30 years of Service. Mike enjoyed fishing on boats in the North Bay area & buying and selling cars. Mike & Alice traveled all over the United States & Canada together.
As per Mike's wishes, cremation has taken place with a Private Family Burial in May.
In memory of Mike, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian National Institute for the Blind or to the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street,
Chatham
519 351 2040
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