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Karen Newall Obituary
Karen Beatty Newall, age 56, beloved wife of Kevin Newall, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2014 at Bridgeport Hospital with her family at her side. Karen was born December 26, 1957 to Marlene Schoop Beatty and the late Bruce Beatty. She was a lifelong resident of Stratford and 1975 graduate of Stratford High School. Karen was employed at Shop Rite in Stratford and the Stratford Board of Education. She was an avid volunteer throughout her children's schooling in Stratford and continued after they all graduated. Recently, she volunteered for Post Prom, Red Devil Booster Club and was a founding member of the Parents for High School Lacrosse in Stratford. Karen coached the Stratford Girl's Lacrosse team for the past three years, and the team qualified for the state tournament the past two years. Karen was inducted into the Stratford High School Hall of Fame in 2009. A fine athlete in her own right, Karen was also a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Karen wishes to be remembered as a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Karen is survived by her husband Kevin; mother Marlene Beatty; son Kyle Kalemba and wife Lauren of Charlotte North Carolina, daughter Jessica Kochiss and husband Jeffrey of Fairfield, son Todd Newall of Stratford, and daughter Jill Newall of Stratford; her cherished grandchildren Ella, Cade, Reid, and Claire; sister Mary Kotak and her husband Mark of Berlin, brother Bruce Beatty of San Antonio, Texas, brother David Beatty of Stratford, brother Mark Beatty of Cheshire; in-laws Bob and Pat Newall of Stratford; brothers in-law, Gerry Newall, Terry Newall, Dave Newall and his wife Lucy, and Brian Newall and his wife Theresa, all of Stratford. Also, her sisters-in-law, Pam Archibald and her husband Mike and Missy Claxton and her husband Charlie, all of Stratford. Karen leaves 17 nieces and nephews and a great niece and nephew. In addition, she leaves numerous devoted friends who supported her throughout her life. The family would like to thank all the dedicated doctors, nurses, assistants and hospital staff for their care and kindness. Friends may greet her family on Tuesday January 7th from 3 to 7 pm in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. All other services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Stratford High School made payable to: Stratford High School, memo: Karen Beatty Newall Scholarship at the following address: Stratford High School, attn. Christina Rusate, 45 North Parade Street, Stratford, CT 06615. For more information or to make an online condolence, or share a memory please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com
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Bertha Sokoloski Hartman
January 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss...the Beatty, Newell and Kalemba families. Karen and my daughter Joanne were very very close friends since high school. She is certainly gone too soon and will be greatly missed.
Your Neighbors on Franklin Ave. Richard & Marie Galello
January 11, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. Karen will be missed.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Steve Chirsky
January 8, 2014
Sorry to hear of this sad news. My prayers are with you. Karen was an awesome friend.
Julie
January 7, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Karen's family meant more to her than anything. God bless you during this difficult time.
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Micki Lecza-Stall
January 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss to all those whose lives she touched. I knew her as a wonderful and happy person. May God comfort you all in your grief.
karen harper
January 6, 2014
Very sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Nash
January 6, 2014
To the Newall family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great gym teacher and an even better softball coach. I truly enjoyed playing for her and have such great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Debbie Kmiotek Lupo
January 6, 2014
To Karen's family,
So sorry to hear of Karen's death... I've known her since we were in the same dance classes at Sterling House. We also played softball together in the Stratford Rec League. I ran into her a few years back and had a nice conversation catching up and reminiscing about all of the fun we had together. She was a great person... God bless all of you...
Jill S
January 6, 2014
Marlene, I am so sorry for the loss of Karen. She was so proud of her family and I will always remember her stories of the family thanksgiving football games. She was one of the strongest people I met while working at Shaw's and will be missed by many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
January 6, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. Karen was one of the toughest, hard working people I met at Shaw's. She loved her family and thanksgiving day football games. She will be missed by many.
Joan Mackie
January 6, 2014
Mrs.B and Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful person always with a smile and a hello. I will miss seeing her bustling around Shop Rite. She was special and because of that you and the family have a Special Angel watching over you.
Joan (Devalt)Mackie
Kathy Sullivan
January 6, 2014
Karen, you were a beautiful person and so nice to everyone. I pray that your family can stay strong.
As I know you are in heaven, look for my granddaughter, Ava, and make friends with her. She was only two
Patricia Van Kuren
January 6, 2014
MY prayers and thoughts are with Marlene,Kevin and the rest of their family. I knew Karen from both Shaw's and ShopRite and she was a wonderful person who did so much good for the young people of Stratford and was loved by many. May your memories of the good times you shared together help you all thru these difficult times and know that she is your Special Angel watching over you all.
Patricia Van Kuren
Jill Kelley, Erin Kelley and Megan Kelley Jamison
January 6, 2014
Dear Kyle, Jessie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Newall was a large part of our elementary school memories, going all the way back to when Kyle was in kindergarten with Jill and Erin, and then as our gym teacher and softball coach. She instilled confidence and taught us the value of good sportsmanship above everything else. Mrs. Newall will certainly be missed.
Bettie Guggenheim
January 6, 2014
I am so glad to have had the opportunity to know Karen and to call her my friend. To her wonderful family, remember she is with you always. With Deepest sympathy, Bettie Guggenheim
Romona Peck
January 6, 2014
I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet Karen though our kids playing football together. What a caring person and family. My prayers continue for you all. May the God of comfort will grant you peace.
The Peck Family
Jennifer (Hallam) Derbyshire
January 5, 2014
I have good memories of Karen. What a great woman she was. I'm so sorry for your loss.
January 5, 2014
sorry for your loss
Denise and David Mariconda
Margaret Preto-Rodas
January 5, 2014
In the quiet moments,
When the hurt is hard to bear -
May love become your shelter
And may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.
Holding you all in gentle thought and prayer as you mourn the loss of your wife and mom
Love,
Rob, Margaret. Jonathon and Meghan Preto-Rodas
Pamela Sokoloski Bunton
January 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Karen will be greatly missed. She was such a part of our family, may she RIP.
Patty Doherty/Dow
January 5, 2014
Dear Kyle, Jess,Todd, Jill and family, so very sorry to hear of your moms passing. Please know that we are all thinking of you during this very difficult time. May your cherished memories of her help you through. Prayers and love
January 5, 2014
To the Newall, Kalemba and Kochiss family,
Words can not express how saddened we are with the passing of Karen, she was and always will be an amazing women. We along with many others will deeply miss her and all that she has done, you are all in our thoughts.
Harold and Lisbeth Greist
January 5, 2014
To the Newall Family: So Sorry for your loss. Your neighbors on Franklin Ave-Dom and Kathi
Kathie Cervone/Fullard
January 5, 2014
Our prayers and condolences to the Beatty/Newall family I graduated with Karen and always remember her smile and kindness. Kathie Cervone Fullard and the Cervone family
January 5, 2014
Kevin and Family. Our deepest sorrow for your loss. Karen was a wonderful person who will never be forgotten. Words cannot express the kindness you have shown our family and we are truly grateful. Our thoughts are with you.
John and Theresa Fawver
Elizabeth Harrington
January 5, 2014
Dear Jill and Todd,
Having known your mom since your kindergarten days I do not need to tell you she was one of the "great" moms and still is as she keeps an eye on you from heaven. Please pass my condolences on to your dad and family. I'm so sorry and God bless.
Liz Harrington
January 5, 2014
May God provide you all with peace, courage, and strength as you go through the grieving process. Karen was a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed by all. Our condolences, Bill, Laura, Staci, & Derek Fellows
"The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace." Psalm 29:11
Arline Maroni
January 5, 2014
My sincerest condolences. Karen was a wonderful person who so loved her family. She will be remembered by many.
Frank Torre
January 5, 2014
Marlene and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I will remember her from high school and also from the time we worked together at Shaw's. She was a very kind and caring person. My prayers always.
Amy Doherty Wiltsie
January 5, 2014
To the Newall, Kalemba and Kochiss family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We will cherish our memories of your mom! May you find peace and healing in knowing she will live on forever in many hearts, smiles and as your guardian angel.
January 5, 2014
We are saddened to hear of Karen's passing. Karen and Chris were good friends during their school years but life takes us in different directions.
Hopefully all of your wonderful memories will help to ease your loss.
Jack & Alice (Haggerty) Zawadski
Palm Harbor, Florida
Dorothy
January 5, 2014
Marlene and family i just want to say i am very sorry for your loss, Karen was an amazing person i knew her from working with her from Shaw's and Shop rite supermarkets. She was a very nice and friendly person to have known and i know she will be missed by all. May god bless you all
Dorothy (coworker)
Joanne Sokoloski
January 5, 2014
I am stunned and heartbroken for my best friend of 40 years. You will Always be close in my Heart and I will Love you forever. RIP Beatty. (Ain't No Woman Like the One I Got).
January 5, 2014
Kevin & family,
We are so sorry for your loss, We are sure She's finally resting peacefully! Kevin stay strong Bud!
Brian Kinsella & Family
January 4, 2014
Mrs. Beatty, Kevin & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Karen will remain forever in my heart.
Susan Collier
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