HOFFMAN, Karen C. (Cotter) In Golden, Colorado, formerly of Revere & Swampscott, April 18th, 2021, following a lengthy illness in the loving presence of her God & family. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Hoffman. Cherished mother of Drew & Jessa of Denver, CO. Dear sister of Trisha C. Nagle, Dr. Janis M. Cotter, both of Swampscott & Philip J. Cotter & his wife Alice of Revere & the late Susan E. Coughlin & her surviving husband, Robert H. Coughlin of Wilmington. Devoted daughter to the late Philip M. "The Chief" & the late Patricia "Nana" (Hennebery) Cotter. Also lovingly survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Karen was born in Revere to Phil "The Chief" & Pat C. "Nana" Cotter. She attended the infamous Mt. St. Joseph Academy before earning her Nursing degree at UMass Amherst. Putting that degree to use, she worked in Boston & then moved to Steamboat, CO to pursue skiing & nursing. It was there she met her husband & lifelong ski partner, Jeff with whom she had two adoring children, Drew & Jessa. She continued her education earning her Master's in Nursing Administration at the University of Colorado & then worked as the Director of Nursing in Steamboat. Karen's nursing career touched many people & forged many friendships that she held dear over these last few years. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family in most sincere regard to the welfare of the anticipated large group of mourners had private services including interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Colorado. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 10th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at The Vista at Applewood Golf Course in Golden, CO. We invite anyone who was touched by Karen's love to join us on this date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a remembrance to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation or the Denver Harlequins Wheelchair Rugby Team harlequins.wedid.it The staff at Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals of REVERE are honored to have assisted the family with local funeral arrangements. Please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 1 to May 2, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for KAREN HOFFMAN

11 Entries

Maria Deszcz-Pan

April 15, 2022

Already a year passed - I keep warm memories of Karen and Family.

Christine Haas

May 3, 2021

Please accept my belated expression of sympathy . I knew Karen from the days our children attended school together and later as my Meal Buddy , providing meals for a local homeless shelter. She was an incredible woman . May she Rest In Peace. A Mass will be offered for her on May 24 th at St. Joseph ‘ s Church in Golden.

David Hahesy

May 2, 2021

I was a classmate of Karen's at IC in Revere from the first grade. She was the smartest and nicest kid in the class. She was beautiful too. I am sorry for your loss.

Ilene Hamilton

April 27, 2021

Karen was a true friend who would give the shirt off her back to anyone who needed it. Although I didn’t see her often, I knew she was always there. I miss her terribly. Love to all her family.

Maria Deszcz-Pan

April 25, 2021

Jessa, Jeff and Drew,
Chun, Sada and I feel so sorry that you lost Karen. Hearing of her passing brings many memories, including the first time we met her - she was introducing us to Fatima school... I will pray for her, and for you.
Chun, Maria and Sada Pan

Millie Churchill

April 22, 2021

Tricia, Jan, PJ and Karen’s family,
My sincere condolences on your loss.
I have many nice memories of happy times growing up as neighbors.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

April 22, 2021

Tricia, Jan, PJ and Karen’s family,
My sincere condolences on your loss.
I have many nice memories of happy times growing up as neighbors.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Millie Churchill

Naomi Joress

April 21, 2021

Karen. You will be missed by all
You were such a wonderful friend. So caring and compassionate
So many wonderful memories from college til present day. I will miss my yearly trips to Colorado and our girls week in Florida
Miss and love you ❤❤

Marian Fielding Farnham

April 21, 2021

Karen or “Cotter” as I called her was my good friend from first grade at IC School, Revere Ma. We remained friends from the days at first grade
through our days of junior high and onto high school. That encompasses a long time long time, along with many stories, highs and lows, laughter and tears. My heart is heavy, my mind is whirling, so many memories. “Cotter”
as some will remember was the girl with the curl in the middle of her forehead, her trade mark in our teen years. I was fortunate to visit her in Steamboat when we were young and single, she rolled out the “Steamboat” red carpet, she drove me all over the region, rock mountains etc, a trip with many memories I will always treasure. We even got into some “good trouble” out there!
To Jeff, Drew, and Jessa, to paraphrase a quote I’ve heard over the years “ I hope for you the day will come when a smile will cross your face before a tear drop falls to you cheek”. I will keep you all in my daily prayers. Please know I will never forget my friend and the most beautiful heart and soul I had in my life for so many years. “Cotter” may you rest in peace, love, Mar.

Janis ( Favorite Sister)

April 21, 2021

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Lawson Jones

April 21, 2021

Karen was a very kind wonderful person.

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