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JOHN HEWITT Obituary


JOHN PROCTER HEWITT (Age 92)  "Jack"  
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Aurelia G. Hewitt; father of Ethelee Hewitt Nalls; grandfather of Michael A. Nalls, Jr. and John P. (Amy) Nalls; great-grandfather of Tucker Hewitt Nalls, Natalee Frances Nalls and Ellee Johanna Nalls; brother of Thomas Robert Hewitt and Frederick Thomas Hewitt. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Recreation and Park Association, 2377 Belmont Ridge Rd. Ashburn, VA 20148 or the charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 26, 2014.

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Jerry McCoy

November 11, 2014

On behalf of the Silver Spring Historical Society, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family. Jack Hewitt was Silver Spring history personified and he represents the passing of an era that our community shall never see again.

Ellen Dewey

October 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

Charles Swanke

October 30, 2014

May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.

Mickey Rinaldi

October 28, 2014

Prayers to the family. Heard wonderful things about him.

Church Family

October 27, 2014

Prayer to the family.

October 26, 2014

With sympathy,

Carolyn Xander

Peggy Gilbert

October 26, 2014

So sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's passing. Keeping you in my prayers. Love and hugs to you all.

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