Mabel Harriet Shannon Hurley of Brockville, passed away at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Born in Campbell’s Bay, Quebec in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Sterling and Mildred McCreary. Sister of the late Dr. Keith Graham (Malaysia) and Catherine Taylor (Cardinal). Mabel enjoyed teaching in many schools in Brockville and area after graduating from Ottawa Teachers College in 1955. In 1957, she married Johnston Shannon and they moved to Brockville raising three sons Hunter, Lindsay and Graham. After being involved in many community activities, curling, YWCA, Wall St. Church, skiing and travelling, the cottage at Charleston Lake was very special to her and her family. In 1999, John passed away, leaving Mabel, Hunter, Lindsay, Graham (Janet), Faith and Jessica. After many travels, Mabel married John (Al) Hurley in 2006 and shared their family’s holidays and dinners. Life was good as she was very busy with her many grandchildren. She will be remembered by Al’s children, John Hurley (Norma), Carol Holmgren (Steve), Chris Hurley (Sharon), and Wendy Hurley, and by Al’s other family members including Patrick (Amanda), Sean, Kevin, Matthew, Michael, Ben, Ryley and Alexis. Mabel’s and Al’s families would like to express their thanks to friends and those who gave their support and care over many years.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville on Sunday, April 9th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A memorial service will be held at Wall Street United Church, 5 Wall Street, Brockville on Monday, April 10th at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy, donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Brockville General Hospital Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged. Send condolences, place a donation, light a memory candle or share a special thought of Mabel online at www.irvinememorial.com.