WILLINS, Berna A. (nee Hewitt) —
August 2, 1924 – January 21, 2017
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2017 in her 93rd year. Born in Newcastle, Ontario. Beloved wife of 65 years to Jack. Loving mother of Ginny, Mike (Kathleen) and Les (Diane). Dear grandmother of Stacey, Michelle and Christopher. Loving sister of Elaine Painter (late Trevor). She will be especially missed by close family friend Jane Strickland, niece Kendra Painter, as well as many other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Leslie and Maud Hewitt and siblings Jack Hewitt (Lillian), Maurice Hewitt (Roberta), Bill Hewitt (Vera), Art Hewitt (Edith) and Murray Hewitt (Marion). Friends and family are welcome to gather for a celebration of Berna’s life at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 275 Lesmill Rd., Toronto (east off Leslie St., south of Hwy. 401, 416-441-1580), Saturday, January 28th, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.