Hewgill, Clara 'Muriel'
It is with great sadness that the family of Muriel Hewgill (nee Knox) announces her passing on Monday, April 13, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound two days before her 90th birthday.
Muriel was a lifelong resident of the Beaver Valley (Duncan, Quiet Valley and Thornbury). She worked most of her life in the apple industry, owning an apple orchard and working from the age of 15 until her retirement, in various apple packing plants. She also worked as a curator of the Beaver Valley Military Museum for eight years ending when the museum closed. Muriel was also known for her pie making, having assisted her friend Frances Clarke with making and selling apple pies to two local fruit stands for a number of years. She enjoyed crafts and at the age of 80, took up oil painting. She had a love of euchre and bid euchre, playing many times a week in her retirement.
Muriel will be lovingly remembered by her children Donald (Joanne) Hewgill of Meaford, Islay Hewgill of Owen Sound, and Brian Hewgill of Thornbury. She will be remembered fondly by her granddaughters Mandy Sherwood (Sebus Luiken) and Shawna Hewgill (Aaron Pal) of Edmonton, Brittany Shaw (Andrew) of Meaford, and by her great grandchildren Henry and Braden Luiken, and Brody and Cohen Shaw. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Keith Hewgill (Lois) of Meaford, by her many nieces, nephews and their families, and by her dear friend Fern Parks of Thornbury.
Muriel was predeceased by her husband Floyd Angus Hewgill in 1968 and by her son Robert Floyd Hewgill in 1993. She was also predeceased by her parents Wellington and Mary Knox, her sister Hazel McNichol (David), her twin Lloyd Knox (Irene), brother Noble Knox and infant sister Ora Knox.
A private service of committal and interment will take place at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. A celebration of Muriel’s life will take place at Grace United Church in the near future and will be announced after the Covid restrictions have been lifted and friends and family are able to gather safely.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Grace United Church (cheques only please) or the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce ‘Chapman House’ would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Monday, April 13, 2020
Sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing, such a wonderful lady.
Linda and family
Monday, April 13, 2020
Islay & family – I was so sorry to read about Muriel’s passing. She was a special lady & baked the best pies! She was an important part of the Grace Church Family & will be missed by all! Muriel was important to her community & many people will miss her. Remember the good times as you mourn! Bonnie Hammond
Monday, April 13, 2020
Thinking of you all at such a sad time. Your mom was a great lady.
Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Sandra & Randy Pyatt
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
So sorry to hear MoM (Muriel) her and MoM were friends for ever.Condolences to your family.
Monday, April 13, 2020
One of the nicest ladies that I ever knew…my sincere sympathy to her family.
Monday, April 13, 2020
The family matriarch is finally at peace. May you find comfort in your memories, hugs to the entire family~ Dan and Deb Shaw
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Reg and I express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Donald,Islay, Brian and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your mom was a lovely and thoughtful lady. Mom knew her very well through apples.
Hold on to the memories, they are always with you.
Linda Teed
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Islay, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
I was sorry to read of your Mother’s passing, Islay. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Karen Garvie
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Dear Islay, Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear mother. May all your memories sustain you at this sad time. Love, Mary
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Donald, Islay, Brian and family. We were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Cherish your memories. Thinking of you at the difficult time.
Patti and Doug
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Islay, I was so saddened to read of your Mom’s passing. You were such a wonderful daughter and I know you will have many wonderful & special memories to carry with you always. Please know we are thinking of you & your family and send our sincere condolences.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Thinking of you, Islay at this difficult time.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
My thoughts go out to all of you. Muriel was a very special and sincere lady. We will miss her helping hands and baking at The B V Fall Fair. Also Friday night barbecues and luncheons at the Legion.
Deepest Sympathy.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
So sorry to hear about Muriel. She was a great lady. Thinking of all of you at this time. Our hearts send you a hug. Perry & Susan Hoadley
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady. My condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Shirley Fawcett
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
So sorry for the whole family….a sad time..memories forever
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Islay and family,
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. You will miss her so much, but may wonderful memories help to carry you through.
Harold and Bev Ardiel
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
My Condolences to all the Family
Muriel was a very fine lady and will be missed. Thinking of you at this time.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Brian & Islay, so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Muriel was a dear customer of mine for many years. Will miss her dearly
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Islay – Your mom was such a gracious, friendly lady. I didn’t think we knew her very well until I read the story of her life and we kept saying – oh yes and some memories came back. I’m sure your memories will carry you all through this time of grief. Her church pew will seem empty now.
Norine and Garth Baron
Thursday, April 16, 2020
So sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing she was a sweet beautiful lady and loved her family very much will be missed enjoy your memories
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Islay, my condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
So sorry for your loss of Muriel l bought a lot of pies from her and Fran the best apple pies around. The Curries
Friday, April 17, 2020
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy to you during this difficult time.
Doug and Denyse
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Sincere condolences Don, Islay and Brian. Your Mom was a very special lady, a wonderful neighbour , incredible cook, kind, gracious and a much loved member of our community. We will miss her and hold you all in our hearts thru this sad and difficult time. Big hugs
Dale, Deborah, Dean Harbottle
Sunday, April 19, 2020
So sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing. Take comfort in all of your happy memories of time spent with her. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Muriel’s passing. She was such a good friend of my Mom for many
years. I will miss our visits when we would see each other.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Cherish your memories.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family..
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Donald,Islay,Brian so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Friday, April 24, 2020
Islay, we are very sorry that you have lost your mother, and at these times it must be even harder. Please take good care of yourself and stay safe.
Louise and Nancy
Monday, May 11, 2020
Dear Islay,
I read with sadness of your Mom’s passing. Your brother Robert Floyd was my High school friend and our connection, and it was always nice to have a chat with her. Her warm smile lit up those twinkling eyes- as does yours. She will always be with you and the memories will keep her close. My deepest sympathy.
Sharanne MacDonald