Name: Tabitha ‘Tabby’ Jean Francis Lewis

Age: 31

Date of Death: Jan. 10, 2019

Cause of Death: Died in a respite centre from an overdose.  

Obituary: “It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Tabitha Lewis, on Jan. 10, 2019, at the age of 30 years old. Proud and doting mother of Zachary. Treasured daughter of Tess and the late Daniel Lewis. Beloved granddaughter of the late George and Frances Lewis, Frances (Vine) and Thomas Robertson. Cherished sister to Ken, Corey and Taylor; and aunt to Jorne and Jonathan Lewis. Missed by aunts Patty and Debbie, and uncle Derek Robertson. Dear to many cousins: Rosemary, Thomas, Patric, Sarah and Shane Robertson, Mary Ann, Alison, Jessica, Mark, Kent and Jennifer Coleman. She will be greatly missed by kind and loving friends.

Tabitha was so full of life and magical wonder. Beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside, with a whimsical and loving soul which we feel will live on in her son, Zachary. Hopefully, we will have wonderful memories of playing, swimming, and camping in parks. Going to Ripley’s Aquarium and having many fun-filled days with lots of Mom hugs. Tabitha was a shining light in many lives, but also in the lives of many pets, with dogs at the top of the list. A promising artist in her own right, we will never know what the great pieces of artwork would have been created with her life cut short way too soon. She will also be remembered for her generous yet impetuous spirit, quick wit, friendly nature, gorgeous smile and kind heart.”

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