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NEW YORK MILLS >> Karen Lee Peebles Francis, 71, Burrstone Road, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 following a short illness.
Born in Oneida, on July 31, 1946, she was the daughter of Albert R. and Marjorie Adle Peebles and grew up in the family home on West Elm Street. Karen was a graduate of Oneida High School, Class of 1964, Binghamton School of Nursing, Class of 1967, and received her bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College.Karen's professional nursing career spanned a 45 year era, serving as manager of the Coronary Care Units at St. Luke's Hospital and Faxton Hospital and later served for two years as the assistant manager of Critical Care, following the merger of Faxton and St. Luke's. She finished her career in 2011 as the Cardiac Unit Clinical Educator with the Slocum-Dickson Clinic.
Karen taught local coronary care courses for several years, as well as CPR and ACLS. She was instrumental in directing the creation of and set up of specialized units of care and earned the admiration, respect and continuing friendship of the medical staffs with whom she worked, and they "thought the world of Karen." She tried to focus on family, friends and the needs of others, by using the human touch in work as well as life, giving a hug, holding hands, or a friendly pat on the back. To her, her nursing career was more than making a living; it was a way of life. She was a member of the Utica Association of Critical Care Nurses, serving as its president for one year and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Oneida.
Surviving are her three daughters, Shawn Garland, Jodi Youngs and Kristi Francis, all of Vernon; her six grandchildren, Justin, Kaleigh, Angel, Ethan, Briana and Peyton; her three great-grandchildren, Axton, Ezra and Brielle; her former husband, James M. Francis; her two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mikki J. and Carl Lipuma of Coral Springs, Fla. and Nikki N. and Gerald Jarema of Davie, Fla.; her brother and sister-in-law, Myron G. and Gayle M. Peebles of Oneida; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Gail Merchant and Dixie Cipollone, and one brother, Albert D. "Don" Peebles.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main St., Oneida, with the Rev. Denise Bowen, officiating. Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 5-7 p.m., Friday. To leave a condolence, visit www.campbell-dean.com.
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My mother, my friend. 2 years have passed and as everyone said time heals all wounds they lied. It just numbs you more. It gets harder. Harder to hear your laugh, harder to see your smile or many other faces. One thing was we could always tell what you were thinking by one of the faces you made. It's harder to feel the last embrace. Harder to try not to reach for my phone every time I want to call you. Everything is harder so no time just hurts more. I miss you every day. Some day I will see you again. Until then please smile down upon us and walk among the angels... I love you always and forever more.
Kristi Francis
April 24, 2020
I'm so very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I have so many fond memories of the Peebles family. You are all in my thoughts during this very difficult time.
Stephanie Stevens Greer
December 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Karen Endemann
December 8, 2017
I am a Nurse who worked with Karen both at St. Luke's and at Slocum Dickson. She was one of the best nurses I ever knew. Caring for her patients and their families was her passion and her calling. Teaching others was also her calling, and she was an outstanding teacher. I helped her teach BLS & ACLS classes. She was a person who never compromised on her principles. She was never afraid to speak her mind, often saying "I tell it like it is." She was widely respected by everyone she worked with. I considered her a dear friend and a cherished colleague.
I extend my deepest sympathy to Karen's family, for your loss of such a fantastic person. Karen touched so many lives; she will not be forgotten.
Barbara DeBlois
December 8, 2017
So sorry my friends/ sisters for your loss of one very sweet lady. Much love, prayers.I Love You Ladies
Joanne Metott
December 7, 2017
So sorry about you mom . She was a wonderful nurse and person. Enjoyed working many years on her staff at St. Luke's .You are all in our prayers.
Yolanda Devine
December 7, 2017
I remember her as a kid and teenager. But after those times we lost touch. We used to share kisses while hidden in the trees at the corner of Court St and Rt 5. So happy she enjoyed such a successful career, yet so sad she has passed. Prayers and sorrow for her family and friends. Rest In Peace.
Wes (Butch) Bortle
December 7, 2017
Mikki, Nikki and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Karen. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of my time spent with your family on West Elm St (and I spent a lot of time there). Love to you both.
Debbie (Spinelli) Doran
December 7, 2017
Jeff Fitzgerald
December 6, 2017
I loved her as an instructor in Coronary Care Course in 1992. She was a lot of fun, and she was so smart! I am sorry for your loss of a lovely "young" lady.
jeff Fitzgerald
December 6, 2017
Extending my sincere sympathy to the family. I was a Wampsville brat and have very fond memories of your family.
Margaret (Peggy Noto) Dryer
December 5, 2017
Deborah Hayes
December 5, 2017
Jodi, Shawn and Cricket, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.-Mia
December 5, 2017
The community has lost a wonderful person and Nurse. It was a pleasure working under Karen at Faxton Hospital.
Susan Kellmurray
December 5, 2017
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