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Karen Black Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Black
28 Entries
the holy trio Dawn Jane and Karen
Dawn Dutrizac-Larose
December 8, 2009
Oh Karina, Only I called her that and it started in college in Lennoxville. I will miss you and you awesome ways with cats and birds and gardening and doing your own renos. You were always there via email to debunk any fancy story that happens there and keep me on the knowledge side of things. You were a brides maid at my wedding and you made your own dress!! You the one who showed how to sell things on ebay (even though I never got the guts to do it) I just sent you a christmas card and now it will never get to you. The world will be a much duller place with out you. I love you and miss you!!
to Karen's Mom - call me 604-522-5907. To her brothers that she loved my sympathies.
Matt Smrdelj
November 25, 2009
For my beautiful friend Karen,
Thank you for enriching my experience of life. I will always cherish my memories of you; your love of paperback mysteries, anecdotes of the feline friends you cared for, your love of word craft, demonstrating how one can be stylish whilst being frugal, your encyclopaedic knowledge of film, your wisdom couched in wit, your insightful observations, which were always expressed with perfect candour, the photograph of you as a child, your tolerance of my frequent visits to your desk for chats and the edification born of them. For all of these and a good deal more, you have my everlasting gratitude. I love you Karen and miss you ineffably.
Your friend, Matt Smrdelj
November 25, 2009
I knew Karen only from the email list of the Editors' Association, but I made sure always to read her posts - I valued her input, her grace and wit. And of course, I always loved to hear about her cats.
To Karen's mother and brothers, please accept my sincere condolences.
Deborah Schryer (Ottawa)
David Martin
November 23, 2009
Since hiring her on contract back in December 2005, and working with her from that time until November 2008, I have always known Karen to be a kind, intelligent and caring person. I will remember her through the many conversations we had about environmental issues, cats, home renovation and the art of roasting coffee beans.
My sincerest condolences to Karen's family - although we never met, through her conversations we got to know a little about each person important to her in her life.
I will miss Karen dearly.
David M. Martin
Laura Hines
November 19, 2009
Karen, a talented writer, an avid gardener, a lover of all animals (except a select few squirrels and raccoons), a treasure seeker and a person I called my friend. A real and unique character that I will never forget.
I met Karen about 12+ years ago, after having the opportunity to work alongside her and we became friends. Like the many wild birds she had introduced me to - and some we saved together, she flitted in and out of my life. I was happy to have reconnected with her and to be in contact again over the last couple of years -- only to have lost her too soon, too suddenly.
She will be missed by all whose lives were touched by her. My heartfelt sympathy go out to her loving mother and brothers.
November 18, 2009
Though I have never met Karen in person, I conversed with her from time to time on our editor's listserv about gardening, her search for a new job, and best wishes on the new job when she shared the news with us.I will miss her posts to our list.
To Karen's family and friends, I offer my condolences in your loss and prayers for comfort in your grief.
Carolyn Wilker
November 18, 2009
What a sudden shock for all of us. My genuine sympathy goes out to Karen's mother and her brothers. She will be dearly missed by the association, and I will miss her warm and giving friendship.
Patricia Bishop (Toronto, On)
Corinne, Darcy, Megan, & Riley
November 17, 2009
Karen was a wonderful neighbour, with a kind heart and a quick wit.
We're finding it hard to believe that she's really gone, and our hearts are aching at such a great loss.
Chris Edmiston
November 17, 2009
Karen always had a smile and I enjoyed her quick wit. I am very shocked at her passing. I was looking forward to our paths crossing again. My sympathies to her friends and family.
Janice Dyer
November 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen's mother and brothers during this difficult time. Karen was a huge part of our EAC community. She will be missed.
Joe Cotterchio-Milligan
November 16, 2009
While I knew Karen primarily through EAC's list, she was a great editor and colleague—always willing to offer her advice and expertise. She was a wonderful person who will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Rosemary Tanner
November 16, 2009
Karen was a lovely woman. She was easy to like. I'll miss her at EAC meetings, and miss her postings on our forum.
Sandra Otto
November 16, 2009
I also knew Karen only through her contributions to the EAC list. She was a very gentle presence there but made me laugh out loud more than once with her observations on life and cats. I will miss her.
Martha Ayim
November 16, 2009
I am very saddened to hear of Karen's sudden passing. It was such a pleasure to study for the EAC certification exams with her. I learned so much from her. She was always reliable and lovely to be around. I will miss her.
My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
November 16, 2009
Although we worked only a short while together, Karen will be missed.
My condolences to Karen's family.
Ursula Pajak
Cheryl Morrisey
November 16, 2009
Karen was always a joy to work with, and always had a smile to offer. I have missed her at D&H and my sympathies to her family and friends.
All of our lives are better from having been touched by Karen
Gael Spivak
November 15, 2009
I never met Karen but interacted with her via the EAC email list. She was sensitive, funny, and kind. I will miss her emails very much. And her cat stories.
My condolences to Karen's family, and to her friends.
Alan Beveridge
November 14, 2009
I worked with Karen for several years at Davis + Henderson. She was always cheerful and helpful and a good friend. I am shocked and sorry to hear of her sudden passing. My condolences to her family.
Dawn Hunter
November 14, 2009
Karen was a lovely person, and I will miss her quick wit and generosity.
My deepest condolences to her family and friends on their terrible loss.
jane weary
November 14, 2009
dear dear karen you will always be loved and in my heart - we share a history from champlain to toronto - my sincere sorrow and sympathy to your mom and brothers.......
Janet MacMillan
November 14, 2009
Karen will be missed; indeed she is already terribly missed. She was kind, generous, very intelligent, and great fun.
My condolences to her mother, brothers, and all of her family and friends.
Marie-Lynn Hammond
November 14, 2009
Even those of us who had met Karen only once or twice and knew her primarily from the editors' association listserv will miss her presence greatly. My heart goes out to her family and close friends.
November 14, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Karen's untimely passing.
Although I only knew Karen through her EAC forum activity, I found her to be a smart, generous and truly kind person. The EAC community (and the cat-loving editors sub-community) will truly miss her presence.
My heartfelt condolences to Karen's family and friends.
Jacquie Dinsmore
Madeline Koch
November 14, 2009
I miss KB in TO a lot, and can only imagine what it must be like for her mother and brothers, and for the rest of her family and friends.
Carolyn Bishop
November 14, 2009
The beautiful light that went out when we lost Karen will continue to burn bright in memory.
Heartfelt sympathy to Karen's family and to the many others who loved her.
James Harbeck
November 14, 2009
I always looked forward to seeing her, and she always had a smile and a sense of fun. I miss her already.
November 14, 2009
Words can't express how much I will miss Karen's kindness, humour and friendship. She was so lovely and generous, and so much fun. I'll miss her always.
In deepest sympathy,
Debra Roppolo
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