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Karen Carbonneau Obituary
Karen Carbonneau, an extraordinary woman whose presence made the world a softer, kinder place, passed away while on a trip to the Oregon coast on July 10, 2025. Karen was born to Charles and Lillian Cox on March 5, 1952, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. After her formative years, she travelled throughout the U.S. with her husband and children. The places she called home were Moscow, Idaho and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Karen loved her roles as wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Karen is survived by her husband, Richard Carbonneau. Their marriage was an everlasting partnership of mutual care and a quiet, steady love that stood as a model for all who knew them. Karen was an incredible mother and is survived by her three children and their families: Eric and Sharon Carbonneau, Aja and Mark Madrid Jr., and Kira Carbonneau and Alfred Sanchez III. Her love for her children was fierce, constant, and endlessly nurturing.
As a grandmother, Karen shone even brighter. She is survived by her grandchildren Luc Carbonneau, Ethan and Logan Madrid, and Asher and Autumn Carbonneau. Her grandchildren were the lights of her life. Her love and tenderness for them created lasting memories and joyful bonds with each of them.
As the oldest sibling, Karen cared deeply for her brothers, sisters, and her many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her siblings Elaine Colvin, Charles Cox Jr., Eileen Cox, and James Cox along with their children.
Karen was a natural teacher and caregiver, bringing her knowledge, curiosity, and a hint of magic to all spaces in her life. Outside of her 35 years in administrative roles in healthcare, Karen loved to nurture growth - from the flowers in her gardens to teaching children's Baha'i classes. Karen was also genuinely invested in her communities, serving on local Baha'i assemblies, volunteering with food pantries, and hosting neighborhood coffee groups to ensure those around her had a sense of belonging in our world.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Feeding America,
https://www.feedingamerica.org, honoring Karen's commitment to caring for others.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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