Heather Jean Hockin

Heather Jean (Mitchell) Hockin passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 in

Huntsville, Ontario surrounded by her loving family at 81 years. She was predeceased

by her husband David and sister Gladys and will be greatly missed by her children John

(Lisa) and Carrie (Jeff) Watt, brother-in-law Tom (Mary), granddaughters (Haley, Annie,

Audrey, Meredith, Emily, Sophie), nephews and nieces.

Heather was born in London, Ontario to Jim and Jean (Topping) Mitchell. At London

Central, she excelled in academics, baton and tap dancing. Heather was one of two

women in her class to graduate from the Ivey Business School where she met her

life-long love David. Upon graduation, she earned a coveted position with London Life

as their first computer programmer. Heather pioneered coding with vacuum tube

computers and ensured we had a first generation SuperPet personal computer in our

home.

After initiating the computer program at Blythwood Public School, she was sought out

by Branksome Hall School to lead their computer program. Heather was a natural,

patient teacher and enjoyed nurturing young girls over fifteen years at Branksome.

Heather was always front row celebrating the interests and development of her kids and

grandkids. She braved cold hockey arenas and a trek to Malaysia to support John and

Carrie. She shared with her granddaughters her intense love of reading, passion for the

arts and keen intellect. Heather, with her sister Gladys, brought a love of games to all

family gatherings and championed our Olympics from Georgian Bay to Lake of Bays.

We are grateful for the warm communities found in South Portage, Panther Woods

(Florida) and Huntsville after over thirty years living in Toronto. Heather served as

President of the Huntsville Probus League, Treasurer of Deerhurst Lakeside,

volunteered with the Hospital Auxiliary and brought trivia nights to Dwight public library.

She shared many bridge games, book clubs, golf games and laughs with many great

friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Trinity United Church, 33 Main St E.,

Huntsville on Monday November 25, 2024 at 11 am with reception to follow.at North Granite Ridge Golf Club 476 S Mary Lake Rd., Port Sydney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Algonquin Grace Hospice Huntsville or

Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Our family wishes to thank her caregivers and medical

professionals at Huntsville Hospital, Hope home care, Royal Victoria hospital and

Huntsville Hospice for their thoughtful care and kindness.