Karen V. Fowler
Karen V. Fowler, age 86 of Newtown, beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick" Fowler, passed away surrounded by family on April 10, 2024. Born in Bridgeport in 1937 she was the daughter of Frederick and Viola (Nichols) Seelgen. Karen spent her formative years practicing acrobatics and ballet and performed at the halftime shows for Harding High School football games. She went on to dance at various venues in New York City and was always happy to teach anyone ballet positions or shuffle, ball, change, the basics of tap dance. Karen earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from the University of Bridgeport and her Master's degree and Sixth Year Certificate from Fairfield University.
Karen raised her family in Trumbull while teaching at Samuels Staples Elementary School in Easton. She taught countless students, as well as directed several school plays, and made a deep impact on her students. She often received letters from appreciative students, some of whom became teachers due to Karen's influence. During the summer she could be found tending to her glorious flower and vegetable garden. Karen knew that it took dirty fingernails to produce plump juicy tomatoes. Along with having a green thumb, Karen loved traveling, watching and feeding birds, singing, writing birthday poems, and cheering for UConn womens' basketball. Nothing compared to the joy Karen received from spending time with her family. She was always at the ready to help with homework, read to her grandchildren, give a ride, cook a meal, or watch a hockey game. She was witty, creative, quick to laugh, and really enjoyed a good joke.
After retirement, she and Dick moved to Newtown and spent their winters in Siesta Key, FL. Friendship came easily for Karen and she made lifelong friends at Sunrise Cove, Town & Country Garden Club, and the Newtown Congregational Church. Karen will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her two sons, Christopher Fowler (Lynn) of Newtown, and David Fowler (Debbie) of Cheshire, seven cherished grandchildren, Camden, Colby, Chelsea, Annie, Wade, Troy, and Bradley, her brother Clayton Seelgen (Lori) and nephew Grant. The family would like to acknowledge Karen's aides that cared for her on a daily basis with compassion, dignity, and humor through the complications of dementia. Thank you Denise, Donna, Rosanne, and Kayla. Thank you also to RVNA Hospice.
A Memorial Service is planned for Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St., Newtown, CT. If you desire, plant a tree or shrub or contribute to a charity of your choice to honor Karen's life and love of nature. To leave an online condolence, visit www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Apr. 12, 2024.

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Christina Fleming

April 27, 2024

A huge smile, delicious dessert maker, bright pink hat in the Sunrise Cove pool, Karen was my ready companion always eager to attend plays and musicals. Loved watching sunsets with her - as long as it didn't interfere with Jeopardy! Our heartfelt condolences to the Fowler families - Tom and Chris

Laura Boluch Salma

April 14, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful teacher. She taught me 3rd grade before she was married...60 years ago. She had us memorize Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening, and I still remember it. She also taught me how to write in cursive, truly a dying art. I will always remember her class as that's where I was when I learned that JFK had been shot. She touched hundreds of lives in so many positive ways. I'm sure there are many, many other students like myself who will remember her long and well. Sending my deepest condolences to her family.

Lois kfoury

April 14, 2024

Karen was delightful. A friend for over twenty some years with a smile that was contagious. She was an avid people person,always ready to help,particularly older or handicapped people she did´nt make it known at sunrise cove that she often taxied her late mom´s friend for shopping dr. Appointments and visited homebound people to cheer them up. She oozed kindness.Together we enjoyed the ballet,concerts , opera and the many little theatres in Sarasota. She loved the Theatre of the Mind , a playreading group. Karen had an excellent eye for decor and knew where the best bargains were. She made my life fun and I will miss her terribly and the way she could light up the room when she walked in..lois kfoury

Sharon Callahan

April 13, 2024

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Karen, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and teacher. May precious memories keep her love alive in your hearts.
Fred and Sharon Callahan

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