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Karen Bills Obituary

Karen M. (Philip) Bills, 55, of Northborough, died Wed., July 2, in UMASS Medical Center.

She leaves her father, Richard Philip of Hamlin, NY; three brothers, Richard Philip, Jr. of Rhode Island, Mark and his wife Lora Philip of Hamlin, NY and Joseph Philip of Worcester; two nieces; two nephews; three grand nephews and her beloved best friends, Pam and Chris Davis of Leicester. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Shirley (Monahan) Philip.

Karen worked for Zymark Caliper Life Sciences. She had a great love for animals, especially dogs and cats.

Visiting Hours are Sun., July 6, from 2 to 5 PM at Callahan and Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. Funeral Services are private in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, Tufts Veterinary Clinic, 200 Westboro Rd., No. Grafton, 01536. To place an on-line condolence, please visit.

www.callahanfay.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2008.

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Retha DeChiaro

July 5, 2008

To my friend Karen, I will miss you and miss talking to you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. You will be greatly missed.
Love, Retha

Margaret (Toby) Belle

July 5, 2008

To Karens family,
In memory of a wonderful person Karen who was a great neighbor
and friend. I miss her but will alway remember what a wonderful kind person she was.

Lydia Heckman

July 4, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. You were a wonderful friend and I will truly miss our times together.
My deepest sympathy to everyone who knew and loved you.
I know they'll truly miss you as much
as I will.

Sue Mourlot

July 4, 2008

To the Philip family,

I share your deep your loss and I am sorry that I am unable to be there with you at your time of sorrow. Karen was a wonderful friend, sister and daughter. She will always be in our hearts.

Love,
Sue

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