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KAREN JOHANSEN Obituary
Karen is survived by her stepchildren, Robert Hendrie, Douglas Hendrie, Liese Rajesh, David Hendrie and Kt Hendrie; her siblings, Brenda Bellerose, Marty Johansen and Sandi Sweet; her nieces and nephews, Ashley Bellerose, Bubba Johansen, Brooke Garfield, Corey Barber and Alex Barber; and eight grandchildren.
She graduated magna cum laude from Clark University with a degree in Sociology and worked at homeless shelters in South Boston for quite a few years. She developed many friends over the years and was known for always thinking about other people and their needs rather than herself. Karen also loved the arts, both performance and visual.
She requested that no services be held. Memorial contributions may be made to The Barnstormers Theater, P.O. Box 434, Tamworth, NH 03886.
Arrangements are under the care of the Morris-Johnston Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Main Street, MA. To leave words of condolence to the family, please www.morrisjohnstonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for KAREN JOHANSEN
Stephen H Lord
July 27, 2025
I think of Karen often. How we loved to laugh! And she never, ever complained to me about what was happening inside. In fact, typically, she just trivialized it. We need more people like Karen. I miss her.
Stephen H Lord
December 13, 2023
Wonderful woman. Wonderful friend. Goofy, smart, serious, compassionate and a real fighter. Gone too soon but my life is richer for her.
Janace wamboldt
December 12, 2023
Karen, I see the most creative, innovative ideas for a party, holiday table and event(s) and know you are the one person who would give novelty to an appreciating audience of family and friends.
Awe inspiring at so many otherwise `vacant´ levels.
You enriched our environment and senses.
Miss you!
Elizabeth
September 9, 2023
Karen and I knew each other for almost 50 years. She was my best friend in the world. We always planned to grow old together, we´d move in together and take care of each other and just laugh and laugh. There was no one on earth better, in my eyes, than Karen. She was a true Diamond . I miss her every day. The world is a much sadder place without her in it.
Janace
December 3, 2022
Hi Karen,
It´s like your still around sometimes. my eyes well up.
I lost my parents in their 90s and you all in three years. My father spoke endearingly of you.
What a surprise you´re not here!
Love,
Stephen Lord
August 7, 2022
Oh dear. Oh dear. I had an odd telepathic thing with Karen for years. For the last few weeks I have been sending her messages via text asking where she was, was she in New Hampshire, was the house that burned her next door neighbor, etc. Now I know. This is so sad to me as we had a LOT of fun together along with just HUMAN talks. I must find Gardner. One of the great fun and real people. Sad, sad for me and her family, I am sure. She always was at the ready to help whenever and however she could. GOOD PEOPLE. From Billerica, as we used to joke!
Cathleen and Ed Taylor
August 4, 2022
We will always remember her kindness to us and others. We valued her friendship and enjoying her company at DHP. She will be missed. Condolences to Gardner and all of her family.
Cathy and Ed Taylor
The Staff of Morris Funeral Home
August 2, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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