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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, 2015.

BRAITHWAITE, Karen Marie

(Weckerle) 67, of Largo, died peacefully at home with her family, Aug. 14, 2015. She moved from Tonawanda, NY in 2013, and is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, James E. Braithwaite; daughter, Susan M Braithwaite; and son, William J. Braithwaite. Daughter of Norbert E. Weckerle (deceased) and Marie A. Weckerle; siblings, Linda W. Roach,

Robert A. Weckerle, Dr. Donna M. Weckerle, and James C. Weckerle. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Friday, Aug. 28, 10 am.

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August 29, 2015

Braithwaite family-

Joe and I are so sorry for your family's loss. Karen was such a genuine, kind person who made you feel like family. I wish I'd had the opportunity to spend more time with her, as she was a truly special human being. She will be missed.

With love,
Rachel and Joe Burke

Charles Doug Kurzdorfer

August 26, 2015

Bill sorry to hear about your mom hope you are doing ok Doug Charlie

Cheryl Baker

August 25, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen was the best. She is missed, but will always be in our hearts.

Shirley Cardarella

August 24, 2015

Rest in Peace Dear Friend.
LOve & prayers to your Family.
Shirley Cardarella

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August 24, 2015

My heart is deeply saddened over the loss of this wonderful woman. She was one of a kind! I will cherish the memories I have of her and the amazing family she has created. Jim, Sue and Bill... You are all in my thoughts and prayers...love you! Xoxo
- Stacia Perks

Buddy & Barb Casheba

August 24, 2015

So sorry to hear about Karen. I liked her from the first time I met her and I still remember the day she introduced me to Sue. Gone too soon but not forgotten.
Buddy & Barb Casheba

Deborah Kaczmarski

August 23, 2015

Jim, Sue and Bill, Sending love, hugs and prayers. Our deepest sympathy.
Love, The Kaczmarski Family

Art & Carol Doldan

August 23, 2015

Jim
We are so saddened to hear of Karen's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Kristen Pettit

August 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. She was a wonderful woman, and I am thankful to have been blessed enough to know her.

Kenny and Michele Horn

August 23, 2015

We're very sorry for your loss Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

August 23, 2015

Dear Jim:

Our deepest sympathies to you. I worked with Karen at Buffalo Cardiology for many years and we enjoyed a lot of laughs. My husband and I used to see you a lot at Home Depot and Wegman's together. She was a great gal and a real pleasure to be around. I wish I could have shared the fact that her father and my Dad were friends and we were at her house in Eggertsville on several occasions. I did not have a clue until I recently
saw I believe her father's death notice.

May she rest in peace forever.

Marcia & Bill Krupp
Snyder, NY

Tami Stengel

August 23, 2015

Sue, My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Please know I am thinking about you and sending my love.

Karen Marie (Weckerle) Braithwaite

James Braithwaite

August 23, 2015

In lieu of Flowers-
It was Karen's wish that we remember the Nurses and staff of Hospice who cared for her with such compassion and dedication. Please consider a tribute gift in honor of Karen M. Braithwaite to:
www.thehospicefoundation.org
Suncoast Hospice Foundation
5771 Roosevelt Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760

Nannette Burke

August 21, 2015

Mr Braithwaite, Sue and Bill,
My deepest sympathies to you all. I am so sorry for loss. Mrs Braithwaite was such a kind and loving person. She had such an amazing way of making you feel welcomed when in her presence. Before you moved down south,she gave us a garden statue from your home... I always look at it and think of her.
She will be missed greatly by so many. I hope in time you all will find peace knowing she is no longer in pain.
Sending lots of love to you all
Nan Burke

Aunt Mary Ann

August 19, 2015

With my deepest sympathy. I always admired Karen for all she accomplished and her loving care for everyone.

Chris Coleman

August 19, 2015

Jim Sue and Bill I am so sorry to hear about Karen. She was such a wonderful person and great cousin . She was always a pleasure to see and talk to I'll never forget her smiling face . May God bless all of you and Karen she will surely be missed .

August 19, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the (Weckerle) Braithwaite Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.

Debbie Allen

August 19, 2015

Dear Jim and family,
No words can express how deeply sad I was to learn of Karen's passing. I am so glad we had a chance to chat a few weeks ago. I so admire her strength and courage. Please know all of you will be in my prayers as you begin your journey of healing.

James Braithwaite

August 19, 2015

In lieu of Flowers-
It was Karen's wish that we remember the Nurses and staff of Hospice who cared for her with such compassion and dedication. Please consider a Tribute Gift in honor of Karen M.Braithwaite to:
www.thehospicefoundation.org
Suncoast HospiceFoundation
5771 Roosevelt Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760

Lori Surdam

August 19, 2015

I only met you and your husband once or twice, but your son Bill is a good friend of mine. I am grateful that he had you on his life as long as he did because the one thing I am sure of , is how much he loves his family. Thank you for doing ( what I think ) the most important thing right... Loving your family.... Rip

Kristin Surdam

August 18, 2015

Bill,
Sending my deepest condolences to you and all loved ones. She will forever live on in your heart and spirit. Always cherish the memories and know she is with you ❤

Kim Sickler

August 18, 2015

Loving and cherishing the memories we have of the life you shared with us for the last 11 years. Knowing that we will frolic when we feel out of sorts or sad as you will be watching over us in all our future endeavors.
May you forever dance and sing and be peacefully pain free. Forever loved : wife, mother, and to 2 children who thought the world of a loving grandmother.
Rest in peace Karen.

Kate Berchou

August 18, 2015

Dear Jim, Sue and Bill,
We were very sorry to hear about Karen's death. Karen was a special person, she was always smiling and treated everyone with respect.
She was a great friend and a pleasure to work with.
She will be missed by all!
Take care, Kate Berchou

Jen Kielbasa

August 18, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen was always smiling and laughing and brightened up the room at work! Sincerely, Jen kielbasa

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