Hewitt, Michael

(1947-2014) -  Michael passed away peacefully at his residence in North Bay July 5,2014 at the age of 66 years. Michael John Hewitt was born Sept. 12, 1947. He was the oldest son of Pearl & Stanley Hewitt of New Liskeard. Mike received his elementary & secondary education in New Liskeard and then went to York University where he obtained his B.A. in Economics, followed by an M.B.A.  Simultaneously Mike received his Chartered Accountant Designation. From 1974 – 1978 Mike was an Assistant Professor at Laurentian University in the School of Business. Then he accepted a position at the Temiscaming Hospital and in 1980 became the C.E.O.  In 1986 Mike & his family moved to North Bay where he worked as VP of Corporate Services at both St Joseph’s & Civic Hospitals, and later the North Bay General when they amalgamated. Mike enjoyed his work at the hospital until December 2003, when he retired to work for his church, Community of Christ. He served as a Bishop from Jan. 2004 – Sept. 2013 when he retired. Church work was his truest passion following the love of his family. Mike also received a Masters of Christian Ministry from Graceland University. Mike married Linda (Wickett) Hewitt on August 29, 1970. Together they raised six children James, Alisa (Pat), Karen (Mike), Jeff (Tracey), Jordan, Jessica (Eduardo). Mike loved his children and did whatever he could to help them develop into wonderful adults. He loved his grandchildren too. Cheyenne, Seth & Lakai were his pride & joy and he was so looking forward to the birth of a new grandchild. Unfortunately he passed away 2 days before Benjamin’s birth. Also survived by a brother David (Barb), and a sister Kathy (Jim Bucci). Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather & friend, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Family will be receiving friends at  Hillside Funeral Services, 362 Airport Rd, North Bay on Friday July 11th from 7-9 pm and on Saturday July 12th from 1pm until time of funeral at 2pm. Donations to the Community of Christ Canadian Endowment Fund, World Accord, or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Michael will be gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences at www.hillsidefuneral.ca