It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Hounsell, our beloved mother at the age of 77 years after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by husband John. Leaving to mourn son John (Noreen Neary); daughter Susan; precious grandsons Liam and Evan Browne and their father Dr. Greg Browne who kindly provided medical care and support; brother Ray Smith (Ruth deceased); sister Judi Winsor (Reverend Scott); her dear nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law Bruce Hounsell (Ethel Fuller), and Lou Hounsell (Nola Wells); and sister-in-law Jean Hounsell (Clyde deceased). Special thanks to caring neighbours, the Bretts and the Healeys, as well as longtime friends from card and book club and St. Michael's church family. Special thank you to the Cancer Clinic and to Dr. Joy McCarthy, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff at the palliative care unit, at the L. A. Miller Centre. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freswater Road on Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 from 7 - 9 p.m, and Monday. July 3rd, 2017 from 2 - 4 p.m and 7 - 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 at St. Michael and all Angels Church, at 2 p.m, with inurnment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doreen's memory may be made to St. Michael's building fund or charity of one's choice. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com.