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TYLER, KAREN D. (KRUEGER)
Karen D. (Krueger) Tyler born March 1, 1940 died peacefully on September 28, 2017 in Middletown surrounded by her family. She is survived by her second husband Bruce M. Tyler of Portland, daughters Elise (Kenneth) Cotrone of Middletown and Hilary (Christopher) Phelps of Portland and stepsons Anthony (Sabine) Tyler of Smith River, California and Scott (Sheila) Tyler of Seabrook, New Hampshire. She is also survived by sister Rochelle (Ron) Honig of Arcata, California and brother Theodore (June) Krueger of Orlando. She is additionally survived by grandchildren Kenneth Cotrone, Jr., Rachel Cotrone, Cassidy Phelps, Jacque Phelps, Maximilian Tyler and Luna Tyler. She was a graduate of Middletown schools, Middlesex Community College and Trinity College in Hartford. Throughout her working life she was a public accountant with jobs at Wesleyan University, Trinity College, the Portland Housing Authority where she also became the executive director, and as a result of her husband's job change, East Side Neighborhood Services in Minneapolis. Her passion in life was jazz. She had an extensive collective of jazz recordings and regularly attended jazz concerts in central Connecticut.
There will be no funeral service. Burial at Indian Hill Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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So sorry to learn of Karen's death. Our condolences to you and your family.
John and Joyce Rossitter
October 7, 2017
Dear Bruce and familySo sad for all of you. Will miss Karen's emails and our chats about our high school lunches and reunions. I will not miss our chance meetings at the cancer center. I pray you all find peace.
Rita B Williams
October 5, 2017
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