Karen A. Sokolowski

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing on March 24th of Karen at 66 years. Born in New Britain she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Jean Peterson. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School and St. Luke's Hospital of Nursing in Pittsfield MA in 1973. She specialized and excelled in the Critical Care area retiring from Hartford Hospital in 2017. Her love for life and family was very fulfilling. She loved the beach traveling concerts (EAGLES) casino sailing with her husband endless list. She accomplished so much in her short lifespan no bucket list required. Unfortunately it was cut short by her illness. She leaves behind her husband best friend and soul mate Ted Martin of Cromwell her pride and joys granddaughters Kylee McCumber of Leominster MA and Paige Walker of Sturbridge MA. Also her two sisters Ellen Suprynowicz (Gary) and Tricia (Jeff) Dutkiewicz all of Kensington CT. Her nephew Eric (fiancé Cassie) Dutkiewicz of Boston MA nieces TSgt Alyssa Dutkiewicz of Beavercreek OH Jennifer Peterson of Raytown MO Kayla Suprynowicz and her daughter Mya of Kensington. Her stepdaughter Laurie (Bill) Buckman and daughter Scarlett of West Hartford CT. Her stepson Greg Martin of San Diego CA. Her brother in law Tom and Deb Martin Palm Harbor and their two sons Marc and Kristoffer. Also many other cousins family and friends. She was predeceased by her daughter Lauren McCumber sister Lynn Peterson and mother in law Annie Martin. A celebration of Karen's life will be held Saturday April 7th at 1:00 PM the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Square New Britain CT. Visitation will be held prior to service from 11:00 – 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately in St. James Cemetery Manchester. In lieu of flowers Karen's wish is donation to Kylee's Kare Kits for Kidz Inc 68 Main St #564 Leominster MA which was created by her granddaughter Kylee. Our comfort is knowing that you are wrapped in angel wings free of pain. Special thanks to Lori Bateman and Pam Tripp. We will all cherish your memories and miss you dearly. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com