Joan Darlie Hewitt

1925 - 2012

Joan Darlie Hewitt obituary, 1925-2012, Toronto, ON

BORN

1925

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Trull Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

2704 Yonge Street

Toronto, Ontario

Joan Hewitt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 12, 2012.

Joan Darlie Hewitt (formerly Lang, nee Moxon)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the quiet passing of our mother. She died peacefully in her home on the evening of Sunday, November 11th, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born October 5th, 1925 in Toronto, the youngest child and only daughter of the late Marjorie Hayes and Norman Moxon. She was born and lived her entire life in the North Toronto area, where her grandparent's originally farmed and lived. She attended John Ross Robertson Public School and Lawrence Park Collegiate. She is predeceased by her brothers, Jack and James. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Peggy and Marion Moxon. She is predeceased by husbands Gordon S. Lang and Foster Hewitt.
She was a loving and devoted mother and mother in law to Stuart and Kim Lang, Sherry and Francois Laveau, Donald and Karen Lang and Barbara and Ian Newlands. Beloved and affectionate "Grano" to her grandchildren Julien, Nicholas, Daniel, Erin, Robyn, Timothy, Trevor, Wesley, Spencer, Harrison and Jordon.
She will be forever remembered for her beautiful smile and blue eyes, her quick sense of humor, and her gracious generosity. She always loved to have her children and their friends around, and created an open and welcoming home for any and all. She had a great ability to laugh at herself, a wonderful joie de vivre, and a comfortable and disarming personality that quickly put people at ease.
She introduced her children to memorable winter vacations, summer cottaging in Muskoka and as adults were later blessed with the pleasure of her company along with her grandchildren on numerous family vacations.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street, (5 blocks south of Lawrence Ave.) on November 19th at 11:00 am. A private family interment will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice. The family is thankful to Mount Sinai Hospital Home Palliative Care and to all who supported and cared so deeply for our mother, particularly Millette Solis and Vivian Delfin who were constant companions since 2008. On line condolences may be made at www.trullfuneralsyonge.com.

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November 22, 2012

Dear Barb, Condolences to you and your family - with you at this time of your mom's passing. Sincerely, Meredith Hill

November 21, 2012

Liz Moxon

Stu, Sherry, Barb, and Don, and families,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Joan. She was such a wonderful aunt to have--so full of life, fun, good humor, and always so welcoming. It was such a privilege to know her--and always a treat to see her--however infrequently we met.
I send you all best wishes, I know this is a hard time.

November 20, 2012

May God bless Joan on her passing away from Pauline Brian McDonoughs family. Pauli was a good friend of Joans since LPCI high school, best looking blonds that found boyfriends with cars. Pauli passed away May 1st from a long battle of Alzeimers disease.

November 19, 2012

Blair Moxon

Barb, Don, Sherry and Stu,

My sincere condolences to you and your families. She will be missed by all. I'll always remember Aunt Joan for her kindness and brilliant sense of humour. She always put a smile on my face. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,

November 19, 2012

I had the good luck to be one of those "friends of her children" who was welcomed into the Lang home by Stu's gracious and lovely Mum. She never spoke a (truly) cross word and there were no repercussions about the divots in the back lawn. To see her smiling face again brings back a flood of wonderful memories, including the thrill of riding in the back seat of her Impala convertible in the summer.

To Stu, Don, Sherry, Barb and your families, cherish the memories and may they be with you forever.

Donn Scott

November 19, 2012

Brian Cluff

Stu and Kim.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Brian, Sue and Alex

November 19, 2012

Jim Duncan

Stu,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kim and your family.
Jim Duncan and Family

November 18, 2012

Mark and Jane Dalton

Stu, Kim, Barb, Ian and family,

We are greatly saddened to hear of the passing of your wonderful Mother and she will be sadly missed.. She was a lovely lady and kind to all who were lucky enough to know her.

Joan was like a second mother to me growing up and I will never forget the confidence she had in me! A life long friend who will always be treasured.

Mark, Jane, Evan and Rebecca Dalton

November 18, 2012

Mark Dalton

Posted by Mark Dalton

November 18, 2012

Mark Dalton

Stu, Kim, Barb, Ian and family,

We are greatly saddened to hear of the passing of your wonderful Mother and she will be sadly missed.. She was a lovely lady and kind to all who were lucky enough to know her.

Joan was like a second mother to me growing up and I will never forget the confidence she had in me! A life long friend who will always be treasured.

Mark, Jane, Evan and Rebecca Dalton

November 18, 2012

Christine and Lou Yoannou

Barb, Ian and kids we would like to offer our condolences. Sorry for your loss.
Lou,Christine,Samantha and James.

November 17, 2012

Todd, Trudy and Grady Galloway

Stu, Kim and Family - So sorry to hear of your loss, we are keeping you in our thoughts.

November 17, 2012

Barb, Don, Sherry and Stu, our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rami&Joanie Younes

November 15, 2012

Sheila Frame

Dear Stu and Kim, please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sheila and Rick Frame and family.

November 15, 2012

Daniel Woolf

Stu,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your Mother. I recently lost a parent and appreciate how you must be feeling. Your Mother's obituary read like a life well lived - I hope your memories and your faith give you comfort. My thoughts are with you.

November 15, 2012

Curtis M Brisbois

To all the lang's,it is with heartfelt sadness that I heard of the passing of such a fine lady.Sherry,your mom was O so good to me at a special time
in my life.Truly sad.

November 15, 2012

Julie and Bruce Ferguson

Dear Barb and family, We are so sad to hear of your mom's passing. We have many fond memories of time spent with her up in Beaverton. Our thoughts are with you.

November 14, 2012

Prof. James Moore

My heartfelt condolences to Joan's family. I greatly admired and enjoyed Joan during our shared tenure at 2900 Yonge Street, The Residences of Muir Park. She will be greatly missed by all of us here

November 14, 2012

Bev (Maddock) Standing

Barb, Don, Sherry and Stu - and all your families, my sincere condolences in the passing of your Mom. She was so much as part of my life growing up. The obituary describes exactly who she was. Such a lovely Lady. I am so pleased that we had lunch together not long ago. My love to you all during this difficult time. On behalf of Michael, Lindsay & Dave, our thoughts are with you.

November 14, 2012

Dear Barb, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jill Ciavarella

November 13, 2012

Elizabeth Dehan

Barb, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and our family during this difficult time. Much love Zor, Liz, Zac ad Olivia

November 13, 2012

Marco Tocco

Barb, my condolences to you and your family. I know how much your mom meant to you...... Stay strong.....

November 13, 2012

Janice McDougall

Barb, my thoughts are with you and your extended family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Much love,

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