Catherine Elaine “Cathy” Hawn, age 69, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Bracebridge, Ontario, Cathy was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Verna (Amey) Hawn.
Cathy devoted much of her career to helping others through her work at the Algoma Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centre. Her work meant a great deal to her, and she was deeply committed to giving back to her community.
She was also a talented and creative artist when it came to crafting. Family and friends were often the recipients of her thoughtful, handmade gifts—each one personal and created with love.
Cathy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Natalie Palewicz; her sister Margaret “Peggy” Carol (Hawn) Jewiss and brother-in-law Ross Jewiss; and her nieces and nephew: Amy (Jewiss) Pfrimmer and her children Marcus and Maria; Benjamin Jewiss and his spouse Melanie and their children Henry and Duncan; and Beth (Jewiss) Kutcha and her spouse Benjamin and their children Everett and Rex. She will also be fondly remembered by extended family members and friends.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at ARCH Hospice for the compassionate care provided during Cathy’s final days.
A celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at a later date in Sault Ste. Marie and Bracebridge, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Cathy’s memory may be made to ARCH Hospice. Payable by cheque or online at https://www.archhospice.ca/donate.
“On the night of the Blood Moon, her light did not fade away — it simply joined the stars.”
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