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Leigh uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Leigh lit a candle
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Leigh posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
OMG...I'm sorry for your loss! I just heard about Karen, & I use to work for her! My thoughts & prayers go out to all her family & friends during this difficult time!!!
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Ron and Carol Caron posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, June 5, 2022
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Sending our condolences to Karen's family. So sorry to hear of her passing. She always had a smile and was a pleasure to have coffee with. Rest in Peace Fun Lady.
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Pete & Deb Muller posted a condolence
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time....Karen & I went to school together in Ridgetown many moons ago...RIP Girl...Keep that sense of humour going up there!!!!
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Sean & Deena McBrien posted a condolence
Thursday, June 2, 2022
To Karen's Family,
Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives.
We were saddened to hear of Karen's passing. Her smile, sense of humor and her kindness will be missed.
Sending our deepest condolences.
Sean & Deena McBrien
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Larry & Patricia Rumble posted a condolence
Sunday, May 29, 2022
To Karen's Family -
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of Karen, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. May the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days to come.
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Ruth martin uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 28, 2022
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I’m so sorry to hear about Karen I’m going to miss her so much she was a great person and was always there when I needed her as a friend or just to visit . My thought and prayers are there for all of your family I know yous will miss her but always remember the good time and bad because they will keep yous going . She was way to young to go I know she was looking forward to being able to retire and enjoy her life . This picture of her in Jamaica was a moment that I wel always remember because we had a blast there
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Carol Verstraete posted a condolence
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She was one of a kind! Live your life to the fullest, just like she would want you to.
Carol, Pete, Maurice & Kelly Verstraete
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Bev and Margaraet Jean Tunks posted a condolence
Friday, May 27, 2022
To Karen's family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Bev and Margaret Jean Tunks and family
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Brenda & Bruce posted a condolence
Friday, May 27, 2022
To Karen's Family. So sorry to hear of Karen's passing! Sure will miss seeing her beautiful smile and little chats that we had! Hugs to the entire families! Brenda & Bruce Sheeler
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Vera posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Dear Hearns and Clark families
Please know that you are all held close in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times. Karen lit up the room and I know that she will be dearly missed by you all. God's Blessings now and always!
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Rick & Nancy Shabley posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2022
To the entire Hearns family: I am so shocked and saddened by the loss of your loved one, Karen. She will be missed dearly by all of you and everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. Anytime we ran across paths it was a smile and hi and good conversation. Please know that I am thinking of all of you and let all the wonderful memories help you through this very sad time.
Nancy Shabley
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sharon walker posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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To Karen and Family
Annabelle Buller and Sharon Walker families would like to extend their condolences on Karen's passing. She will be greatly missed by many, however not forgotten as her personality was beyond compare. RIP Karen and party lots in heaven
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Rachel Rhea lit a candle
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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I’m so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. She was always there to help me out whenever I needed her. Always there to give me advice or listen to me vent. We always had great chats anytime we spoke, we always found something to laugh and joke around about. She will be very missed.
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Bonnie Jeffords posted a condolence
Thursday, May 26, 2022
To Karen’s family & friends
We were so shocked to hear of Karen’s passing. I will really miss that beautiful smile that she greeted me with whenever we saw each other. Such a happy funny person who I know will be missed so much. I am certain her friends will toast her & have lots of laughs & tears every time they have their get togethers. R.I.P. Karen you will never be forgotten.
Bonnie Jeffords
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Ash Ewald lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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My condolences to the family. I was so surprised and saddened to hear the news. It will not be the same without you. Rip peace Karen. ❤️
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Michelle BERTRAND posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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TO KAREN
You never know when your going to go
Will there be rain or will there be snow
Or will it be in May as the soft winds blow
The spirit in the sky called your name
Come dance in heaven Karen let me explain
“The angels need a teacher show them some game”
“A little disorganized they can be so I hope you brought your special gifts, chop chop 1,2,3”
The clouds will be arranged and the pearly
Gates
Karen can’t wait to get to it, it will look great
The OGGW we are a team lost one of our members is it a dream
In my heart way to extreme
We will all get together to dance and sing
You will hear our voices rise, it just our thing
I will remember you my friend, till my days end
See you up in heaven where and when❤️
Love you Karen
Michelle
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Karen Peters posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Oh my dear friend. I will miss you. Deepest sympathy to all of Karen’s family. I have many fond memories of our childhood playing on her front porch, camping out in the backyard. Partying at Laurie’s wedding when we were teenagers. There for many of my milestones, my wedding, when Dad died and Mom was dying. We tried to see each other whenever I “came home”. I am so sad! Rest In Peace. See you on the other side someday.
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Cindy Johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Condolences to your family and friends…….you left us too soon there were so many memories yet to make but you can be sure that the OGGW will make sure you are at every gathering you will never be forgotten. I will miss your smile and laugh it was so contagious ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Cheryl A Clark posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Sending our deepest sympathy to Karen's family. She always had a great smile and always a great conversation with her. She will be missed by all. Alex and Cheryl Clark
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Lesley Lecocq posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Spent many a time chatting with Karen at the Royal Bank over many years . We shared many laughs and solved many a problem
Always loved that wonderful laugh
My sincere condolences to all her Friends and Family
Gone too soon but always here in our memories
Lesley Lecocq
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Glenda Yule posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
To all of Karen’s family,
I was very sad to read of Karen’s passing. She was a great person & I always enjoyed chatting with her when she came in to clean at the bank. She will be greatly missed. RIP Karen.
Glenda & Jim
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Marion Garrod, Don & Denise Graham & family posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Lorraine, Bob & family
Please accept our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
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Joyce Smith posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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To All of Karen's Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing she was such a sweet Girl. Every time I would see Karen we would always have
a little chat and of course she always had me laughing about something.
She will be missed so much by all her family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult and sad time.
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Vicki King posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
To all of Karen's family, we are so sorry to hear of her passing. Way to young!! We will miss our chats and waves from the front porch on our walks. RIP Karen.
Vicki and Patti
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Bob and Debbie Schmitchen posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
We are very sorry for the loss of your loving Sister and Auntie. We hope your memories bring you much needed comfort.
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Donny Broaders lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Love from Donny
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Lorrie Lunn lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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To Karen’s family,I am so sorry for your loss,she will be greatly missed. Our OGGW girls will never be the same without her.
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Wendy Homewood lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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With heartfelt condolences to the family of Karen,she will be greatly missed by the OGGW girls,her laugh made us all laugh.
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Jane Fraser uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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My condolences to Karens family . She was a wonderful friend and member of our OGGW group and will be missed by all. We will miss her amazing smile and her special laugh .
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Jane Fraser uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Jane Fraser lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Sandy Walker uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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To My Dearest Friend
Oh the years we have known each other over 62. From playing dolls on your front porch going to kindergarten and hanging out as teen agers and adults. We would come and go through out the years creating memories and life stories but we always kept in touch showed up when needed or just a funny conversation about all the crazy sometimes stupid things we did omg the stories I could tell. You treasured the OGGW group gatherings and looked forward to them. Friends like ours are one in a million and for us to have this group was the best thing ever. We supported each other laughed cried and just had a connection for ever. Your smile your infectious laugh and of course you were our dancing queen always the first one up on the dance floor or chair or picnic table lol and of course we would all follow you up there. You always kept me organized and my sister Mickey would call you hurricane Karen because you would come in a room and take over and after everything was perfect. You kept me inline when needed and my partner in crime when we wanted to be mischievous. Oh my the memories i will keep and hold in my heart forever. I will miss our texting during our favorite shows i looked forward to that every week. It breaks my heart i will not be able to see you but you will have a place in my heart forever. To Karens family omg she loved you all so much and not one day that went by that she didn't have a story to tell me about all of you. Forever in my memories and always in my Heart. Love you to the moon and back and also later gator as thats how we ended all our conversations.
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Sandy Walker lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Deb Bellamy donated to ChathamKent Hospice Foundation
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for everyone. Thinking of all of you today.
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Scott Smith lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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I am sad to hear of Karen's passing. I have known her since grade 6. Her one of a kind voice and infectious laugh, I will always remember.
Scott Smith
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Debbie&Randy Beuckelare posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Sending our condolences to the family. Karen has been a family friend for years. Our hearts are heavy. Thinking of everyone during this difficult time.
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Carol lit a candle
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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To all of Karen's family: Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol Rankin and Nicole Kristoff
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Bruce and Heather Burrell lit a candle
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Our deepest condolence to the family and friends of Karen. She will be Deeply missed by our family. Karen would always greet Heather and I with a smile and laughter. Karen will always be in our hearts and prayers.
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Terri Warren posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
To Karen's family and friends.
I am heartbroken to hear of Karen's passing. When I got to work this morning we had a feeling that something had happened and that maybe she was in the hospital because she didn't clean the bank on Sunday like she normally did. And we knew she hadn't been feeling well. I just had told my co-workers that I had bought Karen's gift on Saturday from the staff because at the end of the month she was done/retired from doing our branch. Ten minutes later we were told she passed. I can honestly say I loved Karen, her smile, her sense of humor and her kindness was so beautiful. She was one of a kind. We will miss our 5 o'clock chats with her. Karen was always asking about my grandkids.
I will miss you Karen
Terri Warren
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Leigh McDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
To all of Karen's family members and friends we send our deepest condolences . Your are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep all your memories close thru this difficult time. We will miss our chats and laughs with Karen while on our daily walks and Tucker will miss her too. Hugs Mark and Leigh McDonald.
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Heather Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
I didn't see Karen much, but whenever she was around, she made everyone laugh with her high spirits. The last time I saw her was at Cindy's camp where Karen got up on the picnic table to dance and we all had a great laugh watching her. She will be missed.
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delma coll lit a candle
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU LORRAINE AND YOUR FAMILY.
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Dianne Squire lit a candle
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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To all of Karen's family I send my deepest sympathy. I remember going to kindergarten all through to grade 12 with Karen. She was a truly a best friend. I am going to miss her always.
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Elaine Colby Dubuque lit a candle
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Karen was a great person and a lot of fun. Deepest sympathies to her family. She will be missed
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Brian and Cindy Gosnell posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Sending our condolances for Lorraine and family. Karen was enjoyed by many in our little neighbourhood and sadly will be missed.
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Tammy VanVarenberghe posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Rip Karen will be greatly missed so many, so many great times at country style donut shop over tea/coffee
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Barb Brant uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Condolences to Karen's family Karen was an amazing friend and enjoyed life to the fullest she never failed to make us laugh. Barb OGGW
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Joanne Cincurak uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Joanne Cincurak uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Joanne Cincurak lit a candle
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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I've known Karen since high school. She was always smiling and had a zest for life that was awesome to see. Our OGGW chain has a broken link with Karen's passing. We will continue to gather and she will always be there with us. Never forgotten, always in our hearts.
My condolences go out to all her family and dear friends at this sad time.
Love Jojo
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The family of Karen Hearns uploaded a photo
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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