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1936

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2013

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Trine Karlsen Obituary

KARLSEN, TRINE INGRID (SOPHIA) Trine Ingrid Sophia Karlsen, 76, of Durham, died at Hartford Hospital Hospice on December 1, 2013. She was born November 12, 1936 in Oslo, Norway, daughter of the late Harold and Beatrice (Olsen) Karlsen. Trine was a home health aide and caregiver for most of her life. She was the most Wonderful Loving Mother, Nanny and Friend. Trine is survived by four children, Richard DeBeradinis and his wife Melissa of Guilford, Sharon Ruffino and her fiancé Wayne Constant of Middletown, Diane Yasny and her husband Randy of Cromwell, James DeBeradinis and his wife Janine of Prospect; two sisters, Beatrice Solheim of Norwalk, Patricia Kittredge of Redding; ten grandchildren, Danielle Nye, Richard DeBeradinis, Jr., Erica Bergami, Jason Ruffino, Mehmet Topal, Michelle Christensen, Michael Rascati, Jr., Jennie Scofield, Jennifer Yasny, Liz Yasny; five great-grandchildren, Madison Nye, Kamryn Reynolds, Wesley Schleidt, Skyla Schleidt and Hayden DeBeradinis. Funeral services will be held Monday (Dec. 9th) at 11 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St, Middletown. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 5 at Biega Funeral Home. Burial will be at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hartford Hospital Hospice, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com

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Published by middletownpress from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2013.

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Sheri Derocle

December 9, 2013

Rest in Peace Trine You will be missed by many and loved by all...To Sharon and your entire family I know your sweet angel is flying free and watching over you all. My sincere sympathies to you all. God Bless

Sheri D'Erocle

December 9, 2013

Rest in Peace Trine....You truly are an angel and although you will be missed by all, I know you're at peace and STILL watching from above. Fly free sweet angel. Xo

Mark Gail Olson

December 8, 2013

Our hearts go out to all the family at this difficult time of loss. May Trine rest in peace. God Bless.

Kim Ruffino

December 7, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss we will all miss her

Chelsea Baczek

December 6, 2013

She was a beautiful woman inside and out. I know her family will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you xoxo.

Jesse Meucci

December 6, 2013

May her beautiful soul rest in peace with God.

Lori (Ruffino) Helmedach

December 6, 2013

Sharon I am so sorry for you loss. There is nothing more difficult than having to say good bye. God Bless.

Mary Fowler

December 6, 2013

She is loved and will be missed by all. May God bring her family peace and strength in the upcoming days ahead.

Lindsey

December 6, 2013

I am so sorry Sharon

Michelle Christensen

December 6, 2013

I can't believe your gone nanny, but no your in a much better place and protecting us all... I honestly don't no how I am going to live life without you, but I am thanking you so much for bringing my little angel into this world early and just wish u were able to meet him... But I no you are here with us... I miss and love you so much nanny.... You will be forever in my heart! :,,(

Lori Cuciuffo

December 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time. I'm sorry for your loss.

Mary Richardson

December 6, 2013

My heart goes out to you all for your loss of Trine she will never be forgotten my condolences to you all.
With love always,
MAR

Courtney, Wesley & Skyla

December 5, 2013

Forever loved

Courtney, Wesley, Skyla

December 5, 2013

(Great) Nanny will forever be missed and always held dearly in our hearts. We're thankful for the time spent with Nanny and the memories she has given to us. It's hard to let her go, as no time would have been the right time to lose her beautiful soul.

Sue Orlacchio

December 5, 2013

My heart goes out to her entire family for their loss....To my friend Sharon and her son Jason...I love u both and you are in my thoughts through this difficult time

Sharon Ruffino

December 5, 2013

TO MY BEAUTIFUL MOTHER EVERYTHING HAS HAPPENED SO FAST. KEEP THINKING THIS ISNT REALLY HAPPENING. I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN BUT TILL THEN RIP MY BEAUTIFUL MOTHER....I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR YOU !!!! MISS YOU SO MUCH MY HEART HURTS
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Claudia Belanger

December 5, 2013

I'm so sorry. She was a loving strong happy woman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel from
heaven so bright, watching beside me to lead me aright,
fold thy wings round me,
and guard me with love, softly sing songs to me of heaven.

Claudia Belanger

December 5, 2013

To my friends and their families,
I'm so sorry. She was a great woman a source of love hope and strength which has been passed to all of you. This prayer is for her.

Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel from
heaven so bright,
watching beside me
to lead me aright,
fold thy wings round me,
and guard me with love,
softly sing songs to me
of heaven above.
Amen.

Love, Claudia

December 5, 2013

Ted & I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
Beverly & Ted moskey

Juliet Cavanaugh

December 5, 2013

Michael & I are thinking of you all and sending love & strength. The day will come when you smile thinking of her, and she'll be smiling with you.

Theodora Coitrone

December 4, 2013

You have your wings.... work your heavenly magic. I will miss you. Xo

Jean Sciongay

December 4, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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