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Karen L. Lare

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Karen Lare Obituary

Lare, Karen L. GUILDERLAND CENTER Karen L. Lare, 60, died Thursday, November 8, 2007 after a brief battle with breast cancer. She graduated from the College of Saint Rose with a bachelor's degree in political science in 1988. Karen wrote a book of poetry entitled "The Prophet of the Future is in the Past" which was published in 2005. She was the president of the American Society of Trainers and Developers-NY Metro Chapter and was also president of Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children and Family Services, a not-for-profit child welfare agency. She was a corporate trainer and owned her own consulting firm, KL Consultants. She is survived by two sons, Matthew G. Lare of Montclair, N.J. and Joshua (Cristen) Lare of Guilderland Center, N.Y. She is also survived by several other relatives in Ohio. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Alta-mont. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in Karen's memory to the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Lare

19 Entries

Kathy Young

February 11, 2008

Josh and Matthew, I am so sorry. I never got to know your Mom personally, only by email, and just in the past few years. I don't know if this messege will get back to you. I did not know you could leave a condolence on this page. When my brother Bill had sent it to me, I saved the page. I wish I could of gotten to know her. There was so much life ahead of her. I have done alot of geneology on the Lare family if you should ever want to know more.
Kathy Lare Young

Ray R. Gable, Jr.

November 17, 2007

Josh and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Karen -- she was a wonderful mom and a great friend. She will truly be missed.

My sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Victor Little

November 16, 2007

Josh and Matthew – A true angel of God brought you into this world. An angel, whose selflessness, joy, love and compassion lives on in your life and in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to be in her presence. Every soul that entered into Karen’s life she adopted as her own. She believed in me and nurtured me in my career and gave me so much hope and confidence.

As a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I am certain that Karen Lare heard the words that very few church goers will hear.

“Well done, thy good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the Joy of the Lord”

Joe Dunn

November 14, 2007

Josh,
You have my sympathy, and I'm very sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do, or we can do in Coeymans, don't hesitate to call.

william lare

November 13, 2007

Josh and family my condolences. To all who knew her we share your greef. I only wish we could have had more time to know each other.

Karen Wasserman

November 13, 2007

Autumn of her life
Mem'ry of wit and laughter
Echoes of Karen

She brought her vast intelligence and abundant compassion to everything she did. Her colleagues became her friends, her friends became her family. By the time we met at Goldman Sachs in the early 90's, her sons were grown but she always spoke of them with love so deep and fierce that it left no doubt of the special place she held in her great heart for them.

This family, this circle of friends, this world has lost an irreplaceable woman.

Naydene Brickus

November 12, 2007

She was compassionate, smart, witty and my best friend.

TRACY DURAND

November 12, 2007

JOSH WE WERE SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR MOM IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO LET US KNOW LOVE TRACY,BOB,ERIC

Marcia Mayper

November 12, 2007

I was shocked to hear of Karen's untimely death. She was always there for assistance, ready to go beyond to make things easier and work! Yes, she had a wonderful cheerful laugh that always conveyed warmth and love.

My condolences to her family.

Judy Roman

November 12, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you all strength and comfort.

Marian McDonald

November 12, 2007

Karen was a friend, a neighbor, my manager for a time. She was funny, generous, and did whatever she could to make the lives of others flow more smoothly. She did not want anyone to hurt or suffer.

Josh and Matt, she loved you both so much. Karen's death is a terrible loss. I am very sorry.

Wilkes McDermid

November 12, 2007

I worked with Karen in Bloomberg.

My condolences to Karen's family and friends.

It was a pleasure to know her.

Regards

Wilkes McDermid
LONDON, UK

Stephanie Lott

November 12, 2007

She will be missed, even down here in Texas

Tracy & Amanda VanAlstyne

November 12, 2007

Josh & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady. Please know that we are thinking of you and that you're in our prayers.

Tammy Rosa

November 11, 2007

Josh..

I know what it feels like to loose your mom, it is one of the hardest things we will ever have to survive. Please know you are not alone.. my thoughts and prayers are with you.. let me know if I can do anything to help.. I've been there.. and sometimes all you need to know is that you are not alone!

Barbara Thursz

November 11, 2007

Karen Lare was a wonderful person. Always cheerful, she laughed a lot and brought warmth, comfort and support to her friends in countless ways. Her commitment to helping others was infinite. My thoughts and prayers go out to both her sons.

Rick Liddle

November 11, 2007

Josh and Family,We are so sorry to hear about your lost,and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.Your Mom is with god now and she will be in peace.Someday..you shall meet again.Our Deepest Symapthy to you and your family.
Rick, Cyndi Liddle & Boys

Sonia Thomas

November 11, 2007

Karen Lare was an extraordinary person who surrounded herself with exceptionally good friends, who gave selflessly of herself, always had time to listen, and gave life her great wit and laughter. She will be missed by many. To her sons, my the Lord gave you strength in the days to come as you grief, mourn and celebrate Karen. Love, Sonia Thomas & Family.

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