Doreen passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 30 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, surrounded by her daughters. Doreen was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years Tom, who passed away in September, 2019. She leaves to mourn her six daughters and their families: Patricia and Bruce Ghent, Maria and John Michalovic, Audrey, Sarah and Nasir Ahmed, Katherine and Darrel Miller, Sheilagh and Jim Dempsey. Grandchildren Alisha Michalovic (Michael Marak), Emilie Michalovic (Ryan Macdonell), Gwyneth Ghent, Karim Ahmed, Julia Miller, her step-grandchildren Kayla, Kristen and Rianne Dempsey, and her great grandson Oliver Marak. She also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews, family and friends and her constant four-legged companion Gracie.
Doreen, or Deen as she was called by her family, was born and grew up in Danville, Quebec in the eastern townships. She attended Asbestos Danville Shipton High School and graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1960. Upon graduation, she worked as a surgical nurse in the OR in which she took great pride. Tom and Doreen were married in 1961 and moved to Howick, where they raised their family on Fertile Creek Road. Tom and Doreen were both active members of the Howick community including long standing members of the curling club. They were faithful Catholics and supported the Très Saint Sacrement Parish as well as the Ignatian Centre and Cursillo community. In addition to raising her family, Doreen was an avid volunteer in Meals on Wheels, the WI, and the Barrie Memorial Ladies Auxiliary.
The family would like to thank the Howick Community for their love and support.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 5th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White, 222 Autoroute 20, Pointe Claire. Service to follow in the Chapel. Due to current Covid restrictions we kindly ask that all guests wear a face covering and respect social distancing guidelines for the visitation. For the service, seating is restricted, and will be reserved for family and close friends. Unfortunately, due to the same restrictions, no reception is planned for afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Barrie Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated: www.fondationhbm.com
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