Frank’s Obituary
Hounsell, Frank – Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 9, 2019. Frank Hounsell, age 79 years. Predeceased by the love of his life Diana Campbell Hounsell (nee Pond) and parents: Abel & Alfreda Hounsell. Leaving to mourn with cherished precious memories are his children: Gail Oliver (Gordon), Paul Hounsell (Mary Ann), and Wendy Snow (Todd); the light of Granda’s life, grandchildren: Emily Ann, Diana Hounsell and Campbell Snow; sisters: Martha Beson and Louise Jones; brothers-in-law: Ed Beson, Claude Jones and Alexander (Sandy) Campbell of Scotland; sisters-in-law: Sophie Campbell (Scotland), Irene Pond (the late Colin Pond) and Genevieve Pond (the late Donald Pond); special friend Lucille Purchase, nieces and nephews, and a large and extensive group of family and friends. A special thank you to the ICU Doctors and Nurses at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital for providing exceptional care during his last days, and Dr. Michael Paul, nurse Paula and the Kidney Care team, Dr. Gordon Higgins and Dr. Jillian Parsons for their ongoing care throughout the years. A special thanks to Rev. Charlene Taylor, Rev. David Pilling, and Rev. Randy Lockyear who supported and provided spiritual comfort in his final days. Frank was born on August 20, 1940 at Pound Cove, NL to Abel & Alfreda Hounsell. At a young age Frank taught school for four years before deciding to pursue a Diploma in Food Technology at the College of Fisheries. Frank later joined the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans as a Fisheries Inspector where he later retired in 1997. Frank married Diana Pond in 1967 and in their married life lived in St. John’s, Valleyfield, Grand Falls-Windsor and Mount Pearl. They had 46 wonderful years of marriage surrounded by three beautiful children, Gail, Paul and Wendy. Frank had a large network of friends and family who meant so much to him. Frank was ‘a do-er’ – he was deeply community and church minded having been extensively involved in the Lions Club since 1971 serving on the local and provincial levels, Chairman of the Cape Freels School Board for 10 years, Warden and Treasurer of the Church, involved with the Canadian Bible Society, and Alpha among many other involvements. Frank was a man of integrity, conviction and was always willing to stand up for what he believed in with an open and straight forward approach. He loved to discuss politics and religion and enjoyed being in the great outdoors berry-picking, trouting, and moose hunting. He enjoyed his summer home in Lumsden, tending to a small garden and enjoyed the company of his many friends around the table enjoying a good meal and a yarn. Frank will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home 73 Commonwealth Ave., Mt. Pearl on Wednesday, December 11 from 10am -12noon, 2-4pm, and 7-9 pm; then at Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove, on Thursday, December 12 from 7-9pm and Friday, December 13 from 10am -12noon, 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service will take place from St. Alban’s Anglican Church Badger’s Quay, on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00am. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Badger’s Quay. As expressions of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the Mount Pearl Lions Club.
August 20 1940 December 09 2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Frank Hounsell August 20 1940 December 09 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Wesleyville, Province: T-N