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Karen Grimaldi Obituary
She was born in Providence, RI, a daughter of John and Jacqueline M. (Handy) Grimaldi of Pawtucket. She was employed by Fernando Originals of North Providence for over 20 years. She fought an eleven year battle with breast cancer. She loved live and enjoyed camping, fishing and hiking.
Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by her daughter Lisa Salisbury of Lincoln; 2 brothers, Steven Grimaldi of Pawtucket and Philip Grimaldi of Woonsocket and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours Wednesday 5-9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. in the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home, 530 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450. www.merrickrwilliamsfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Grimaldi
john + jackie grimaldi
August 20, 2009
hi hon me and ma miss u so much wish u were well and was with us we both love u so so much we will soon be with u but till then i will keep talking to u every night bye my love and watch over us
Angela Campbell
August 2, 2009
Hello my friend,
one year ago you left this world to begin your life anew with our Lord. No more cancer no more pain. Since that day my prayers have been a little louder, the stars shine just a little brighter, and the sun is so much warmer. I know you hear my prayers because they bring me comfort a comfort only a friend can bring. When I look up at the stars I see your bright strong eyes looking down on me and I feel hopefull. And the sun warms me in a way it never has before, because I feel the warmth of it in my heart and these things are because I called you my friend. I miss you Laverne, until we meet again I will keep praying and looking up at your beautiful eyes until the morning sun warms my heart to help me start a brand new day. With all my love your friend forever Angela
Jen Brown
August 1, 2009
Karen,
It has been a looong year without you. I miss your smile and your laughter, but can still hear your laugh, as though you were standing right next to me. I always thought of you as an angel on Earth, but now.....I can only imagine the miracles you're making happen for people. Your wings must be huge now. Thank you for your wonderful friendship, and the memories you have given me. God bless you....you are truley one of the special ones!
Love, Jen
Lori DiPaolo Bilodeau
July 31, 2009
Hi Karen
I cannot believe that it has been a year since you left us. I still think of you often and miss you. I have so many regrets I wish I came and saw you more often even when you said not today. I should of just shown up. I did get to see you one last time and for that I am grateful. I always look for a message from KEG on my email. I know you are in a better place pain free watching over us. I will alway remember you. You were a part of my childhood. When a song comes on the radio that reminds me of you I look up and say hey Karen how is it going say hi to my family and Richard for me.
Til we meet again please be at the door waiting for me.
I love you always I wish we were not remembering this anniversary. I rather be celebrating a happy one with you here
Love you always
Lori
One last thing do you have any pull I would like the power ball number haha
Peggy Martin
July 28, 2009
Hey Karen,
I am with my buddy Sticks you will always be where the fun is cuz you were always the life of fun. Miss you girlfriend and attend a relay for life every year in your honor.
Seriously, Rick and Lisa are always in your heart I know but save alittle space for me,
Love your friend , Peggy
Michelle Merlino
July 28, 2009
Hi Auntie Karen,
Its hard to believe its almost been a year that you are gone and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you.I look at Lisa and see so much of you in her. She seems to be doing well and Rick is taking good care of her and Im very proud its very hard to take care of a TEENAGE Girl. She is so beautiful and smart.She is a great kid. Never mind young lady.Anyway everything is fine here and everyone is good. Im back in R.I where I plan on staying with my family so I can see them grow into wonderful Adults. ( YEAH OK )Gotcha to laugh.Well I will be talking to you soon.
Love Michelle
July 27, 2009
Hey mom! Its almost been a year. I honestly can say I still can't believe it. But I know your somewhere way better then here. I know I'll see you someday. Not someday soon but I will see you someday. And that day will be the greatest day of my life. I'm so glad to say that you were my mother. And I wan't you to know you were my best friend. I never stop missing you. I'm so glad your not in pain anymore. And that you can just laugh and laugh and laugh. I miss you more than anything. I really hope your having fun wherever you are. WHO AM I KIDDING? Wherever you are; is where the fun is! I'm so glad that your my mom. No one will ever replace you. I love you more than life itself. Thank you for the wonderful 15 years of having the best mentor in the world<3.
john and jacquline grimaldi
July 25, 2009
hi hon my angel its been a year you left us to go back home august 1st i miss you everyday i no you are watching down on us wish i was there with you my angel its so lonley here without you me and ma love you so much
Lori Bilodeau
June 22, 2009
Hey Karen
My daighters had a recital yesterday they asked us to bring in photos of our family memnbers that passed due to cancer and I brought yours in. You were always a part of our family since you and I were in grade school talking on my front steps. You were so courageous in your fight. I know you are watching us and keeping us safe.
I miss you Karen
always in my memories
love Lori
lori bilodeau
May 31, 2009
Hey Karen
I wrote to say I miss ya and always thinking of you. I know you are with Richard sharing old laughs and watching over us. But I really want you here so I can get a email from you with a joke to know I can pick up the phone to ask how are ya. I want to say miss you my old friend.
Love ya Lori
May 30, 2009
hi hon luv u so much and miss you so much wish you were with us but i no you are in a nice place no more pain talk to you every day hon thanks for all you did for me and mom rest in peace hon mom and dad
Michelle Merlino
May 13, 2009
Karen
Just want to wish you a Happy Mothers Day. And let you no all is well. And just a reminder...Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You better know that in the end
It’s better to say too much
Than never to say what you need to say
again. Love Ya and Miss Ya Always.
Michelle
Jen Brown
February 22, 2009
Karen,
I still think I can pick up the phone and call you. Your wonderful, positive, and loving friendship, is soooo missed. I think of you often, and hope that you are in a place to watch over your family, and friends. You were such an incredible influence in so many lives....the day to day without you can be VERY sad, but it is understood, that you are in a better place....and of course, you now have your wings.
You are loved and missed.
Love, Jen
p.s. I can still hear your laugh, as though you are standing right next to me. ( I miss you)
john grimaldi
February 14, 2009
hi hon miss you love u always i no we will meet again luv and miss u so much ma and dad
Michelle Merlino
February 9, 2009
Hi Karen,
Just something short and sweet. ( Just like you like it ) Happy Valentines Day. Love You and Miss You very much. XXXOOO :) Always
lori bilodeau
January 9, 2009
Hey Karen
I know it is late Happy Holidays in heaven.I wish you were here and I am sorry that you are not. I am thinking of you often. Your first holidays away from your family and friends. I know you are here but I wish you were here in body were you could be hugged for Christmas. I will hug you in my heart all my love my dear old friend til we meet again
Love Lori
Angela Campbell
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas my friend. Your first christmas in heaven with our Lord, no pain, no cancer, looking in on us all. I miss you and love you. Until we meet again. Angela
Michelle Merlino
December 13, 2008
Good morning Karen
Im sitting here at Moo Moo house thinking about the Christmas party that we always go to this time of the year and knowing you will not be there in body but will be there in our hearts. I miss you very much but I know you are in a better place with Mom and Dad Salisbury. I have tried several times to write you but I didnt know how to put my feelings into words and Im not doing a great job now. Anyways you have a great Christmas and tell Mom and Dad the same. Love you always Michelle.
Lisa Salisbury
September 28, 2008
mommy;
You were my best friend. My everything. I told you all my little secrets that daddy couldnt know. Your laugh and smile. I dont think this will ever get easier. I wish it were me instead of you. You were such a great person. I know you wouldnt want me to cry so much but i cant help it. Im so sorry that there was nothing i could do. And i should have spent more time with you. And told you more. Im so glad the time i saw you it was your smiling face. Im so glad that you were my momi couldnt have asked for a better mom. its hard not having your mom to give you advice which already need. but if im any thing like you inside ill make the best decisions. And i wont drive daddy too nuts. haha. i miss watching george lopez with you. and talking about me getting married and you babysitting my kids. GOD i miss you. i dont think ill ever be the same i love you so much. i wish this was just a dream.
Jennifer Brown
September 16, 2008
Karen,
Happy, Happy Birthday, my sweet friend. You are missed more than you can ever imagine. I'm sure you are the life of the party up there in heaven.
I wish we could share just a few moments, to celebrate your life. What you don't know....or perhaps you do, at this point, but you and your life is celebrated everyday, with the thought's and memories you have left with all of us. You impacted soooooo many people, and the gift of your friendship, is something I will forever be thankful for.
Happy Birthday Sweetie.
Miss you, Jen
Lori Bilodeau
September 16, 2008
I just wanted to say Happy Birthday up in heaven. This is your first away from us. you are still missed every day
Love Lori
terry
August 24, 2008
Goodbye to you, my trusted friend.
We've known each other since we're nine or ten.
Together we climbed hills and trees.
Learned of love and ABC's,
skinned our hearts and skinned our knees.
Goodbye my friend, it's hard to die,
when all the birds are singing in the sky.
Peggy Martin
August 23, 2008
Rick, Lisa,
I only want a picture to remember my good friend by. Please send me one in an email or my address at home is 14 Ruby St, Warwick RI 02889, Thanks and remember great love never dies,
Peggy Martin
Robin Devine
August 22, 2008
Karen,
I am sorry I missed your memorial, I had buried a very good friend one week before and could not face another one. No excuse, I know, but I think of you everyday. I met you through Doreen, when I was dating her brother, Chris. God, we were all so young. My. what big hair we had! When I fist met you, you had a presence that was not to be ignored. Always smiling, laughing and enjoying life. When I saw you again (after about 20 years) we picked up like we had spoken to each other all along. To me, that is a measure of true friendship. You gave it your all honey, I cannot tell you what an inspiration you have been to so many people and me. Your laughter remains in my heart and all of my thoughts. I know that you are in a better place now, but that does make this any easier. So my friend, goodbye for now. If I can be half the woman that you were (are), maybe someday we will meet again. I have been blessed.
Love you always,
Robin
August 22, 2008
kAREN, I don't know why you say goodby i say hello LOVE RICK
Lori (DiPaolo) Bilodeau
August 8, 2008
This is for you Karen
since I heard of your untimely passing I have had a knot in my stomach. Everytime I think of you I start to cry. I keep remembering all the times we had growing up how we became really close friends. How we would sit out on my front steps and talk about life. As we got older we kinda grew apart not in a bad way but we had our children and children always come first.We still kept in touch you would aalways be invited to all my family things you were one of us. I rememnber when I went in to the hospital to have Morgan I had heard you were in also to have your breast removed. I called you and you were so upbeat happy for me. Always thinking of others. I could not help with that positive out look she will beat this. I remained in touch you with all your email jokes. I remember going to see ya at your house and you showing me Lisa cheerleading video from Florida how proud you were. You would have been so proud of her at your memorial so sweet and strong. Rick did a wonderful job so many pictures and good times to remember. Your father how strong told me not to cry that you were up in heaven having one, made me laugh when I needed it the most. Your mom and brothers trying to be strong and all the many persons lives you made better just by them knowing you. How sad to me that you are no longer here to touch others but we as your friends and family will tell them what a wonderful person you were and are. I will miss you. I know you did not want us to be sad and crying just give me time I cannot help it. I cry as I write this
I will miss you my friend but will keep you forever in my heart
your childhood friend
Lori
Angela Campbell
August 7, 2008
When my dear friend Karen was Lisa's age now 14, we had already been friends for 6 years. We had played many baseball games together, she was one heck of a hitter. They called us Laverne and Shirley because we were inseperable and always getting into funny crazy perdicaments. We would listen to Elton John (her favorite) in her room, playing Bennie and the Jets full blast. John and Jackie never protested. I can hear her now yelling at Stephen and Phillip to "stay out of my room" We used to sleep over Darlene and Lori's house on saturday night and watch Saturday Night Live and laugh ourselves silly. The next day she would imitate Rosana Rosana Dana perfectly and laugh even more. I can at any time until the day I die imagine that laugh of hers and hear it so clearly in my head it's like she's with me. Karen got her drivers liscense first because she was 1 month older. We would take Jackie's AMC hornet out, we called it the green hornet and ride around blasting the tunes and talk about the boys. She helped to shape the very person I am today. She never caved in to peer pressure, I never witnessed her being mean to anyone and she did not once express regret about any decison she ever made. When I got married she was in my wedding. When I moved to Virginia she visited me every year. I could go on forever. I have a million Laverne stories. But only one is bringing me comfort in the past days. Karen was the bravest person I know, A better Mom to Lisa in her 14 years than most could hope to be in a lifetime, and she always always did what She wanted to do without question which ironicaly always turned out to be the right thing. Just look at her choice in her mate, Rick is just like her, her soul mate. She displayed strength, dignity and independence long before her sickness. Her love and devotion to family and friends was immeasurable and without judgement or question. These are the things I know to be fact and it is these facts that will guide me through the years I have left without her. Until we meet again my friend, all my love Angela
JEANNE RICHARD (MANTHA)
August 7, 2008
MEMORIES: When I think of Karen I remember all the fun I had with my kids (Terry-John-David) and Karen and Steven / when I saw Karen a couple of years ago in FLorida she reminisced about some of the things / it was fun / we had a wonderful visit with her / then I saw her again last October / she was so upbeat / she was so positive thinking that you couldn't help but be sure she would beat this cancer / but she didn't / she was an inspiration to me / I love Karen and Rick and Lisa / my deepest sympathy to them and Steven/Phillip/Jacky and John / be strong / she is in a safe place where the flowers bloom and the sun is always shining /
maria enright
August 6, 2008
KAREN YOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY BY SO MANY PEOPLE THAT YOU TOUCHED THERE LIVES WITH SO MUCH LOVE AND LIFE , I ONLY WORKED WITH YOU FOR A FEW YEARS BUT BEING AROUND YOU MADE ME FEEL LIKE I KNEW YOU FOR MY WHOLE LIFE, NO MATTER WHAT PAIN YOU WERE IN YOU NEVER SHOWED IT AND GOD YOU FOUGHT, GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,I AM A BETTER PERSON FOR KNOWING YOU I WILL MISS YOU,AND SOMEDAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYS ALWAYS
Dylan (godson) Sevigny
August 6, 2008
Remember the year I gave u a t-shirt for Christmas? an it said "My Auntie Karen Rocks" Well you will ALWAYS be the greatest rockin auntie ever I will never forget you.even tho I'm so young I will always feel the warmth I felt when you were holding me the day i was baptized you were an angel then an you are a greater angel now. No matter were i am or what i am doing you will be watching over me just like u promised on that special day of baptizm. I LOVE an MISS YOU AUNTY KAREN
your Lil ham,
Dylan xoxox
Janet Whiteley
August 6, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Grimaldi & Family:
We were so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We had the pleasure of meeting Karen & her dad at the Fain Building @ Miriam while my mother was also undergoing chemo. Karen was such an inspiration to us during this difficult time. She was so compassionate and gave us so much encouragement, even though she was fighting her own illness. It was an honor and a priviledge to have met her and we are so very deeply sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. She is, was, and always will be - an angel.
With deepest sympathy -
Walter & Louise Gibson, Warwick, RI
steve grimaldi
August 6, 2008
just wanted to say again I love you
steve
August 6, 2008
dear karen its time for me to say good bye today again for the second time in my life it hurts bad but you are in a better place now no more pain but we will go on like you would want us to so just to let you know that we love you so very much with all of our hearts i will think of you every day of my life my big sister thank you for all the dinners and holloween parties i will talk to you soon love your little bro steve
Jaime Miguel
August 6, 2008
Phil & Family
I am sorry for your Loss, My thought's and prayers are with you and your Family. Jaime
Jessica Fortune
August 5, 2008
Hey aunty karen, I miss you so much! I know we now have a beautiful angel to watch over us, you put up one heck of a fight and showed courage and strength to do what you did, you will never be forgotton R.I.P Aunty Karen Love Always... Jessica
john and jackies grimaldi
August 5, 2008
hi my little angel going to miss you so very much so go my hon rest in peace you are the best you put up a great fight you went 15 rounds we almost pulled it out love ya ma and daa.
Steven Grimaldi
August 5, 2008
Hi Sis it's me Steve just wanted say love you and miss you Know your fight was long and hard and you fought it well earth will never be the same since you left our lives.But I know we all have one the greatest angels ever to watch over us now we love and miss you. Your little brother Steve roberta and silly of course....
donna rotondo
August 5, 2008
i will never forget you karen you were everyones inspiration rest in peace.
JANET HASSELE
August 5, 2008
RICK AND LISA, I AM SO SAD TO LEARN THAT KAREN HAS LOST THE BATTLE. I WILL MISS HER DEEPLY BUT I KNOW THAT I WILL ALWAYS FEEL HER LOVING HEART. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE DINNERS WE SHARED ON MEADER ST AND ALL THE SNOW STORMS WHEN I WOULD LOOK OUT MY WINDOW AND THERE YOU ALL WERE, INCLUDING LITTLE LISA WITH HER BABY SHOVEL, CLEANING SNOW OFF MY CAR AND DRIVEWAY. I AM SO SORRY THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN AROUND, I GUESS I THOUGHT I HAD MORE TIME. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ALL AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVING AND ACCEPTING HEART. MISS YOU KAREN. LOVE JAN (WORKED AT FERNANDO'S FOR 10 YRS.)
August 4, 2008
To the family of Karen Grimaldi:
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Heaven has gained another Angel.
Beverly Viera, TMH
Donna Dyer
August 4, 2008
Rick and Lisa ,I am so sorry to hear
of Karen's passing, she was a great friend who alway put others first no matter how hard the battle she faced, she was a real trooper, I will never forget the talks and good times we had, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, she is our angel now and at peace.
Moo Moo
August 4, 2008
KAREN you will always be in my heart and I will always be there for Rick and Lisa like we talked about ,I love you and will miss you for life .I could never ask for some one better to come in my life then you sis Love Moo Moo
RAY & LAURIE COLLETTE
August 4, 2008
RICK & LISA
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST,
SHE WAS A FIGHTER & WONDERFUL LADY, IF YOU OR LISA NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL
YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS
RAY & LAURIE
Chuck Salisbury and Linda Collins
August 4, 2008
Karen will be greatly missed, and our hearts go out to Rick and Lisa and her parents and brothers. Halloween will never be the same. Karen made it so special for everyone... And whenever we build a campfire, Karen will be on our minds. (Fire in the Hull)!
Rest in Peace, Karen. Your strength and perseverance were so admirable. You will be missed by many. Love you hunny...
Rosemarie Izzo
August 4, 2008
To my Flower,
I will never, ever, ever forget you!
You were like my daughter!
I love you!
Rest in Peace, My Flower!
Love,
Rose
Lori (DiPaolo) Bilodeau
August 3, 2008
As I think back on my childhood memories I cannot help but cry sad for we will not be making more, but happy for all the memories I have of Karen. I know she is up in heaven having a chat with Richard and talking about old times. Some day we will see each other again. I am happy for the time I had with Karen she will always and forever be my friend my sister I love ya Karen
sheila colombo
August 3, 2008
To my dearest friend karen,
I am going to miss you, i am so thankful to have had you as a good friend.You will never be forgotten and will always be here through your daughters eyes.I know you will miss her but she was so lucky to have such a couragous mother like you.You raised a wonderful daughter that will carry on your legacy for you.I will not say goodbye, for now i have you as an angel. I find peace in knowing that you can know rest and be in no more pain.
love always,
sheila colombo
ann-marie thomaidis
August 3, 2008
phillip,please accept my deepest symphany on the lost of your sister karen she fought a courageous battle for a long time my prayers are with you and your family. ann-marie
Meganne and Colt Duckworth
August 2, 2008
Rick and Lisa,
Colt and I are not sure of exactly the right thing to say at this time, except that Karen was a wonderful, strong woman who we will miss tremendously. If there is anything we can do, please know we are here for you and do not hesitate to call.
Bill Laramee
August 2, 2008
Rick and Lisa,
I was very saddened to read of Karen's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful woman and fought hard. If there is ANYTHING I can do please don't hesitate to contact me.
Lori Murphy
August 2, 2008
Everytime I think of Karen all I can do is smile. I have so many incredible funny memories. She will be missed and always remembered.
I will always remember that laugh.....
Janet Fiore
August 2, 2008
It was an honor and a privledge to work with Karen. Such a beautiful, caring person. She will be greatly missed.
Linda Porrazzo
August 2, 2008
I did not know Karen, but Steve is my brother in-law. If Karen was anything like Steve she must have been a wonderful person. I'm so sorry for your loss.
With deepest Sympathy
Peggy Martin
August 2, 2008
Rick & Lisa ( my little sticks girl) Please know how sad I am over Karen's passing, she was a loving giving person and even though I didn't know her long ( 6 years ) I cared a great deal . I am glad that she is no longer in pain but I know that your and her whole family is in an extreme amount, I feel lucky to have known her. Love to you Peggy
John Mantha
August 2, 2008
I grew up one street over from Karen, and although she was a two years older and two inches taller than me "when I was that pimply-faced kid" she never held it against me. She was a good kind-hearted person and will be missed. My only regret is that we drifted apart before I had the chance to tell her how much she meant to me as a friend. Whether at a birthday party "when we were really young" or just hanging out, all of the kids from the neighborhood formed a close-knit friendship that not even time could transcend.
Your friend
John
Karen in my wedding 1990
Lori Bilodeau
August 2, 2008
My heart goes out to Karens Family
Karen was a beatiful person who I knew all my life. When I think back on my childhood Karen was always a part of it. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding not only did I think of her as a friend but a sister. I will greatly miss her She had so much courage to face the battle she had to face. I will miss her but I will always remember her. I am so sorry
Uncle Russell
August 2, 2008
My beautiful, strong and loving Aunt Karen has finally found peace with no pain. She straightened out a bad boy and together they raised a good girl. Selfishly I will miss her terribly. Lisa, I'm so sorry, but she tried with all her might to stay. She lived in pain for years to be with you. You made her very proud. It's up to you to finish what she started. I promise she's not in pain anymore, we are the ones left with the pain of her loss. Every day you're happy, every thing you do that makes her proud, every time you hug your father and remeber her you will make her happy. Your auntie and chris will be there soon, I have to stay to watch angela's kids but my heart is there with you. I tried my best to boost her spirits because she made me part of my new family. I will never forget her.
Love Uncle
Robin Clunan
August 2, 2008
It is with a heavy heart that I write how sorry I am for Karen's family today.I know I should be happy that she is out of pain and in a better place, but I am not. All I can think about is what a loss it is to this world that she is gone. My sadness is overwhelming. She was a wonderful mother,wife,daughter sister, and friend. She will be missed. I will keep her alive in my mind and heart always by saying, remember when....Love, Robin,Jim and Kayla
Lori Sevigny
August 2, 2008
Karen was like a sister to me, she was the bravest,kindest,strongest,loving,
best- friend anyone could ever have she was always there for everyone at all times,we would exchange each others war stories(illnesses) almost on a daily bases.8-1-08 was the sadest day that we will have to deal with.im already so lost without her.no one can ever take her place hugs an kisses to rick an lisa i love u both.jackie john phil an steven my heart goes out to u sorry for your loss just remember she fought to the end just like she said she was gonna an now she is not suffering no more she is pain free an watching us all. rip karen i love u
Jen Brown
August 2, 2008
Our Earth is missing an Angel tonight, but this we can not change.
Heaven has gained an Angel tonight, for this they can no be blamed.
Karen, you were truley an Angel, a gift from above.
All of us that knew you, felt your love.
Impossible to imagine, not seeing your face, but just having met you, we were graced.
An Angel in our lives, with a personality, beyond compare.
Your laughter, your smiles, we were lucky to share.
Karen, you've given us so many wonderful memories, we will miss you my friend.
Thank you for all of the wonderful times that we shared, your friendship was a blessing, not to be compared.
I hope we'll meet up one day and we'll laugh and smile.
We'll get caught up, and continue our friendship, for a long long while.
Rick, Lisa and family, my prayers go out to you....Karen was a blessing.
Love, Jen
Bob Terra
August 2, 2008
I've only known Karen for about 5 years. In thos 5 years she has impacted my life in so many ways.
Thanks for all the emails and family meetings, fun and laughs!! You will be deeply missed!!
Love Bob (Auntie Moo Moo's Bob) :)
Love, Hugz, & Kisses
Terry Durand
August 2, 2008
Karen was a light to everyone who knew her. Always keeping a great attitude and enjoying laughter.
She was an inspiration on how to live your life to the fullest no matter what.
She will be missed deeply.
My sympathy to Rick, Lisa, Mr & Mrs Grimaldi, Phillip and Stephen And all of us who were blessed to know her.
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