It is with great sadness that the family of the late Olivia Lucy Hewlett announces her passing on April 18, 2026 at the Lionel Kelland Hospice, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL aged 98 years.

Olivia (Livvie to most) was born in Southern Arm, NL on October 22, 1927. She moved to
Seal Cove, White Bay at 6 years old to go to school. Olivia was the second oldest of six
children. She would love to tell stories of her fun and mischievous childhood. Playing tricks
and getting into trouble with her younger sister, Elizabeth. Olivia's strong work ethic began at
the young age of 14. She went to service with a family in Wild Cove, NL. At the age of 16,
Olivia moved to Baie Verte, NL. She worked in the staff house as a housekeeper and within
a short while, she was charmed by Augustus Hewlett and they fell in love and married on
June 18, 1945. The creation of her loving family began. Together they raised seven children,
Stuart Rex (1947), Ella Gail (1950), Doyle George (1954), Otto Augustus (1956), Dianne
Mabel (1965), Kimberley Joy (1968), Debbie Irene (1970). They were married for 63 years.
Her family was her life.

Olivia was a lifetime member of the United Church Women. She cherished her church family
who loved and supported each other and with them, served the community.
In 1954, Olivia began to house boarders. She served many for approximately 20 years and
still today we meet former boarders who will share stories of their time spent at the Hewlett
boarding house and the delicious meals prepared by her hard-working hands.
Olivia was taught to knit at a very young age and it became her lifelong passion. Not only did
she love to knit for her family and friends, she also knit for three companies (Nonia being
one of them) so no doubt, her works of art are all over the world. Olivia was known for her
tireless dedication in the kitchen, where she lovingly baked bread that nourished many,
especially her family and home.

Olivia is predeceased by her husband-Augustus Hewlett; daughters-infant Olivia Hewlett and
Gail Whitt; sons - Otto Hewlett and Rex Hewlett; daughter-in-law-Jean Hewlett;
grandchildren-Gabriel and Gracie Philpott and great-granddaughter-Lily Hurley; parents-
Eunice and George Gillingham; siblings-Elizabeth Rideout (Eric), Joseph Gillingham (Effie),
Clement Gillingham (Pearl) and Donald Gillingham (Dorothy); parents-in-law - Samuel and
Irene Hewlett; sisters-in-law- Caroline Trask (Claude), Bernice Hewlitt; Viola Hewlett;
brothers-in-law-Leo Laviolette, Adolphus Hewlett (Jessie), Titus Hewlett (Blanche), Leslie
Hewlett.

Left with fond and loving memories are her children Doyle Hewlett, Baie Verte, NL, Dianne
Noland (Jake), Hanmer,ON, Kimberley Hewlett, Baie Verte, NL, Debbie Philpott (Sean), Baie
Verte, NL; daughter-in-law - Rose Hewlett, Baie Verte, NL; daughter-in-heart - Lisa Traverse
(Robert) Leduc, AB, son-in-law - Rex Whitt (Pam), Baie Verte, NL; grandchildren - Richard
Hewlett, Sylvia Hewlett, Tracey Whitt (Steve), Marcel Whitt (Tammilee), Stephanie Stares
(Andrew), Todd Hewlett, Terri-Lynn Hurley (Shane), Lloyd Hewlett (Angie), Melanie Downey
(Peter), Brent Hewlett (Melissa), Riley Noland (Catherine), Jessalyn Bryan (Richard), Cole
Philpott (Emily), Cassidy Philpott; great-grandchildren - Haley Carter (Dillon), Jayden
O'Brien, Abigail Whitt, Jessie Tucker, Jenelle Tucker, Drae Tucker, Liam Stares, Jenna
Jones, Todd Hurley, Matthew Hurley, Ethan Hewlett, Madison Hewlett, Brayden Downey,
Breanna Downey, Olivia Hewlett, Tyson Hewlett, Connor Hewlett, Austin Bryan, Brantley
Bryan, Abryanna Bryan. Great-great-grandchildren - Benjamin Carter, Harper Whitt; sister -
Mabel Banks (Gus), Pasadena, NL; sister-in-law - Ellen Laviolette, Peterborough, ON and
brother-in-law - Clayton Hewlett, Baie Verte, NL. As well, a large circle of nieces and
nephews, treasured extended family, dear friends and her loving support workers Mildred
Gillingham and Teresina Baggs.

The public visitation will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM and 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL.

Funeral service will take place 2:00PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Bethany United Church, Baie Verte, NL. Interment to follow at Bethany United Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Lionel Kelland Hospice, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL DONATE HERE

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL