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Karen Pollard Obituary
Karen Pollard, age 64 wife of Russell Pollard and resident of Seymour, died surrounded by her loving family January 14. She was born Feb. 23, 1948 in New Haven, daughter of Leonard W. DeNardis of North Haven & the late Emily Beyerle Kisyk DeNardis. A graduate of Seymour High School, Class of 1965, Karen worked as an executive secretary for S.N.E.T. for 32 years. She was a co-chair for the class reunion committee and worked as a paraprofessional substitute teacher for the Seymour School System. She was a member of the Seymour Congregational Church, the social club 'The Fabulous Sixty Girls," and was an avid Zumba & Line Dancer. In addition to her husband she leaves two daughters, Cynthia Cassese of Seymour & Dana Pollard Eggert of Branford, three brothers, Paul DeNardis of Seminole, FL., David Kisyk of St. Petersburg, FL., & Leonard DeNardis of Colorado, sister Laura DeNardis of Washington, D.C., two grandchildren Matthew Cassese & Elise Eggert, her step mother Gail DeNardis of North Haven and several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. at The Seymour Congregational Church. Burial will follow in Oak Cliff Cemetery in Derby. Friends may call on Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia. (www.jenkinskingfh.com) In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society through the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Pollard
marie kelly
January 26, 2013
Cindy. Sorry for your loss. Your mother was a terrific person she will be missed greatly
keifer mcgrath
January 26, 2013
Cindy very sorry for your loss. Be strong.
patricia kelly
January 26, 2013
Cindy I am so sorry. Your mom was the best. She was a wonderful person ill always remeber her as a caring loving person.
david lynes
January 20, 2013
To a wonderful much loved sister in law who will be missed awfully and never forgotten.
Debbie Esposito
January 18, 2013
Matt,
My sincere sympathy to you and your entire family. When your grandmother worked at SMS, she lit up every time she spoke of you.
You are all in my prayers.
Eileen Sassi
January 18, 2013
Russ, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. When you first met Karen ages ago, she lit a sparkle in your heart. Keep her sparkle alive within you forever. Your girls and your family need your love.
sally durso
January 18, 2013
I worked with Karen at SNET many years ago. She was such a terrific woman and a joy to be around. I am very saddened to hear about her passing.
January 17, 2013
I met Karen at Seymour Sr H.S. and then again our paths crossed at SNET. She was a lovely person. I hope you find comfort in fond memories. Sandra Smith Mastroianni
January 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of Karen's family. Sincerely, Joe Gluse (Class of 1965)
Gina Sassi-Guerrette
January 16, 2013
My deepest sympathies. I have so many wonderful memories of Karen. She was a wonderful and caring person.
Anna Briggs
January 16, 2013
I worked with Karen at SNET for many years and she was a wonderful person. My sincere sympathy to her family.
January 16, 2013
My sincere sympathy.
Charley Hilton (Upjohn)
January 16, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Karen's family. We will always remember her beautiful smile. Sincerely, David & Beverly Albro (Class of 1965)
Theresa Ajello Copperthite
January 16, 2013
Cindy,Mat and Dave my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Just know that Karen is in a better place, with a compeletly renewd body of no pain. May her memories fufill your every need of her.
Eric Lynes
January 16, 2013
You are an incredible person and your memory will always be in my heart. I love you, Aunt Karen.
Jeanne Warner
January 16, 2013
My sincere sympathy. I enjoyed working with Karen at SNET. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
cynthia cassesd
January 16, 2013
Mom I love and miss you I know you will be watching over us and you are in a better place and not in pain Mom R.I.P
January 16, 2013
To Karen's Family:
I was shocked to read of Karen's passing. We became friends at the Seymour Rec. Dept. exercise class about l5 years ago and remained casual friends. Saw each other several times at the casinos too. We laughed together and shared family stories.
God bless her and all of her family.
Truly sorry.
Dolores Proch, Seymour, CT
Judy Laudati
January 16, 2013
I worked with Karen at SMS. I loved having her in my classroom and so did the students. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Janet Beyerle-Lang
January 16, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Karen's family and friends
Dina Garrow
January 16, 2013
Karen worked in my classroom at SMS, and she was always so kind. I was very saddened to hear about her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.
Jennifer Wall
January 16, 2013
My deepest sympathy - such a sudden and sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
January 16, 2013
We shared one of the best roles in life as "Grandma" to our terrific grandson Matt. I know he is hurting right now but he has the comfort of your love for him and I know in time that will help ease the pain.
May you rest in peace.
Karen Cassese Easley SC
January 16, 2013
Words can't express the sadness we are feeling for all of the Family. May your wonderful memories give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry & Karen Cassese Easley SC
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