Hansen, Elizabeth Arleen (nee Porter), RN.

Nov 27, 2019

Oct.16, 1939 – Nov. 20, 2019

Arleen Hansen of Harrowsmith, formerly of Parham, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, surrounded by family and music, at Kingston General Hospital, at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Doreen Shea Porter Howes of Parham, and Arthur Porter, Sydenham, she will be lovingly remembered by her husband, of 59 years, Karl Hansen, sons Chris (Pam) and Sean (Angela) Hansen, and daughter Karleen Griffin (Joe), grandchildren Stephanie, Nicholas, Erik, Quinn and Keighan, siblings Doug Porter (Stella), Ann Howes (John), Bev Howes (Ed) and siblings-in-law David Hansen (Dawn), Paul Hansen (Tina), Sandra Hallam (Peter), and Marty Hansen and her many nieces and nephews.

Arleen was a proud KGH nurse (1962) who always put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own. Her caring and nurturing spirit provided comfort and guidance to many over the years. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Kingston General Hospital and Providence Care Hospital for their extremely thoughtful support.

Family and friends were invited to a Celebration of Arleen’s Life at James Reid Funeral Home (1900 John Counter Boulevard) on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 for a visitation at 2:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sydenham.