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KAREN HILLARD Obituary
Age 63, of Avalon, peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 16, 2017 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of 36 years to Robert J. Hillard; dear mother of Susan (Joseph) Gaunt, Amy (Brandon) Bainbridge and David Hillard; also survived by her brother, John (Gail) Lyons; aunt of Heather Lyons. Visitation and service will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the MCDONALD-LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE, LLC., 529 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. Please view and sign the family's online guest book at:
www.mcdonald-linn.com
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Richard Kelser
September 24, 2020
I'm so sorry I was not able to keep in touch more often with you and Patrick...Miss you cuz...
June 3, 2019
Mommily and the gaa good<br />
robert hillard
June 3, 2019
I love my Karen. The most lovely and beautiful woman in the universe. Please Jesus, lead me back to her. Bobby
Bobby Hillard
June 3, 2019
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Barb Chase
May 19, 2017
I will miss you my friend. what a class act, well done.
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