It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Hewitt of Rothesay, announce her death which occurred on Monday, July 16, 2012, at Bobby's Hospice, Saint John. Born on January 5th, 1960 in Trepassey, NL, she was the daughter of Michael Hewitt Sr. of Trepassey and the late Mary (Dewling) Hewitt. Shirley made many lifelong friendships during her time spent employed as an Educational Assistant for School District 6. She loved to paint, enjoyed reading and had a keen mind for word games especially Scrabble. Shirley was also a passionate hockey fan. Most of all, she adored her time spent with her children and devoted her life to caring for them. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Besides her father, Michael Sr., Shirley is also survived by her precious children: Adam and Mary, both at home; four sisters: Marcheta Costello (Hilary) of Quispamsis, Jeanette Hewitt (Martin) and Colleen Seydell (John) both of St. John's, NL and Barbara Vokey (Stan) of Trinity, NL; five brothers: Noel (Gloria) of Trepassey, Tony (Joy) of St. John's, Billy (Karen), Michael Jr. (Debbie) and Edward (Sadie) all of Trepassey; sister-in-law Rhonda Hewitt of East Point, NL; several nieces and nephews; many dear friends; as well as the supportive colleagues at Rothesay Elementary School. She was predeceased by her brother Kenneth. Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, (506) 849-2119, with visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 31 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay, on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. A reception will immediately follow the Mass, at the church hall. Interment will take place in Newfoundland, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rothesay Elementary School Playground Fund. Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.kennebecasisfh.com