Karen KRZYZEWSKI

Our deepest sympathies to Ann-Marie, Ken and families. It's been many years, but good memories of visits and laughs shared with Karen and all at the Hussar home remain to remember her by - God Bless.

My heart goes out to you Paul, Karyn, Ryan and family at this most painful time. Karen sounds like such a wonderful person and your family has sustained a most painful loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathies to the Krzyzewski and Hussar families. I grew up in Parkwood Hills and was fortunate to go to high school with Karen.

Karen had a beautiful spirit and was unfailingly kind, generous and compassionate with others. She was also fun, quick to smile and laugh, intimidatingly smart and very creative!

Thank you for the beautiful and moving service that honoured all that Karen was. I saw firsthand that Karen's family and friends share so many of her beautiful attributes.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. A tragic loss for Karen's loved ones and the entire community. Here's hoping in the journey ahead you'll sense a level of comfort in knowing that the entire community is surrounding you with much love and human compassion.

Blessings and heartfelt condolences to your family.

Barrhaven resident

My Deepest Sympathies to the family. I worked with Karen for a time at LAC many years ago and had the pleasure of knowing her as a kind, caring and considerate soul. Truly someone to be treasured and will always be in everyone's hearts that knew her.

To the Hussar family,
My sincere condolences on the tragic loss of Karen. I will always remember her with a smile on her face, a kind word to say and knitting needles in her hand.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

To Karen's beloved children:

Your mom and I were bus friends for a lot of years. We would ride home in the evenings with me enjoying her peaceful positive presence, gentle voice and lovely smile. We would often discuss our lives - joys and difficulties. The one thing I will always remember is how deeply your mom loved you. Continue being the wonderful young people you are. She was so very proud of you both. My thoughts are with you.
Kelly

Paul, Karen & Ryan: Your family has been in our thoughts and hearts for the last week. Our deepest sympathy to all your family. Karen & Grace

Laura, Chris and your entire wonderful family.
You have our deepest sympathy
Love to all of you

Karen was a kind soul and you could always count on her for her help. When tragedy hit our daughter's life, Karen was there with their other friends to help ease the pain. Strange how small this world is, we didn't know that John, her dad was also known to our family.
Thinking of you all during this tragic and heart breaking times. Karen will always hold a special place in many hearts.

John and Melody Lachance
Nepean, Ontario

I personally did not know Karen but I wanted to convey my sympathies to her family and friends during this most tragic and sad time........She is in my thoughts....
Nicole Leclair , Ottawa

Chris and Laura,

You are both in my prayers at this difficult time.


Janet Waddell(Jennifer's mom)

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Margaret and John
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter Karen.
Isabelle Sutherland, Montréal

Our deepest sympathy to all Karen's family. It is a tremendous loss and we pray that each one touched by Karen's tragic death finds true peace. With love in Christ - Eric, Sue, Mikey, and Jessie Kutschke

My thought are with Karen famaily through this difficult time.May u rest in peace..

To the Hussar Families,
On behalf of the Mercer family, please accept our deepest sympathy during this very sad and difficult time.

Karen and I grew up together, and lived around the corner from one another. We lost touch after high school, but I renewed contact with Karen after meeting her again when I was working in Gatineau. She was still the calm, kind, compassionate person I knew growing up. My sincere condolences to the Hussar and Kryzyzewski families. May your treasured memories of Karen give you some comfort during this difficult time.

To Karen's friends and family, please accept my sincere sympathies. I worked with Karen in the 90s at LAC. We would meet in the lunch room at breaks and lunch. She was always soft spoken, thoughtful and kind and she was always doing her crafts. I remember her by her gentle smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. She will be greatly missed.

On behalf of all the employees of the Department of Canadian Heritage, I wish to express our most sincere condoleances to the family of Karen for their loss in this unfortunate tragedy.

D. Jean
Deputy Minister

“It's hard to understand why things happen so fast, but find comfort in knowing you were a special person who was well loved by everyone. We will miss you Karen.

Our sincere condolences to Karen's family. We can't imagine what you must be going through. Our prayers are with you during this terrible time.

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends.

May this candle light your way back home, Karen.

I did not know Karen but my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May God give you strength to get through this.

To the Kryzyzewski family: We were so very sad to hear of this tragedy. Both Natasha and Miles are known to us as our children went to school with them and I'll never forget the wonderful chat I had with Natasha on the bus to Arrowhead. Strength and courage to you all. We are thinking of you.

I never knew Karen but I did have the pleasure with working with her brother Paul. If she was anything like Paul then we have lost a shining star. To Paul and his family, please accept my sincere condolences and know that you are in my prayers.

Dear Laura, Chris and girls – our sincerest sympathies are with you and your entire family. We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought. Xo
Donna, Wayne, Cory & Jamie

Chris & Laura, Paul and Ann Marie...
My deepest sympathies to each of you, and to all of Karen's loved ones. I hope the love you share with one another, and the cherished memories you have of Karen, will give you the strength you need at this most difficult time. You're all being held close in the hearts and thoughts of so many.
Take care of each other...
Lee-Anne

To Paul and his family,
My thoughts are with you at this time of deep sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Co-workers Louise and Mariette

I have known Karen from working at LAC and through our mutual circle of friends. Words can't express the sadness I feel at this moment. I will keep fond memories of Karen. She was such a gentle soul and so proud of her children, Miles and Natasha! My condolences to her children, her immediate family and her numerous friends! She will be sorely missed!

My sincere condolences to the Hussar family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Dear Chris and Family, My sincerest condolences. My family's thoughts and prayers are with yours at this moment of sorrow.

I'm so very sorry for the tragic loss of Karen. We at LAC will miss her sense of humour and fun, her enthusiasm for her work, adn the way in which Karen supported and encouraged her colleagues through difficult times.

My deepest sympathies.

Laura/Chris and family, Our deepest condolences; such a shocking and tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

To Ann Marie and all of your family, my deepest sympathy on your tragic, tragic loss of Karen. My thoughts and prayers are for you to get through this with strength.

You have our most sincere condolences. Karen was a wonderful person and an excellent worker. She will be greatly missed.

Bruce Crisp & Mary Bond
(former LAC employees)

To Chris, his wife and all of Karen's family and friends, we wish to express our deepest condolences. Words can not express how our hearts are breaking for you all. May you find in each other some comfort and happiness remembering all the happy times you all shared. Francisco and Marta Lozano

Laura/Chris, Anne Marie/Ken - Words cannot convey the deep sadness that we feel at this time. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Karen was indeed, one of a kind and she will be greatly missed.

My condolences to Karen's family. I remember Karen in highschool, particularly in Mrs. McGregor's Grade 12 English Lit class. Karen had a mischevious glint in her eye, and pithy comments to make in any class discussions. Karen merited several mentions in the poem Mrs. McG. wrote at the end of the year for the class.
Rachel Baxter
Moncton, N.B.

Such a tragic day! So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

On behalf of the Ottawa Knitting Guild, our sincerest condolences to Karen's family and friends. Our thoughts are with you.

On behalf of the Ottawa Knitting Guild, our sincerest condolences to Karen's family and friends. Our thoughts are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen's family at this tragic time...may God bless U all and may the angels wrap her in their wings

To all members of the Hussar family. I would like to offer my deepest condolences at this most difficult time.

I'm a good friend of Karen's nephew Jesse..my deepest sympathies and sending my condolences to all her family and friends R.I.P. Karen xo

Karen ("Kawren") was my dear friend at J.S. Woodsworth in grades 10 and 11. Sadly, we lost touch, but I will always remember her independence, her warmth and sense of humour, her special laugh, and the little "mirth" button she wore to school every day. My deepest sympathy to Karen's family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

I worked with Karen at the National Library in Les Terrasses de la Chaudiere in 1993. She was one of the kindest, gentlest people I ever knew. I was not really happy with my job there, but Karen did so much to make me feel welcome and at ease.
I haven't seen her in many years but she was one of those people that you always remember for their outstanding qualities. I was shocked and saddened when I read about this tragedy. I feel so sorry for Karen and all her friends and family. My deepest sympathies are with you.

You do not know me but I want to send my deepest sympathies to all of Karen's family. Such a tragic day.

Although I knew Karen through work at NL/LAC, it wasn't until the bus strike 5 years ago that I really got to know her. Driving into work with her every day, we would talk about anything and everything, especially our kids. She was one of the kindest people I ever met. My sympathies go out to her children, family and friends.

To all of Karen's family and friends, we wish to express our deepest condolences. Words can not express how our hearts are breaking for you all, this was a horrible tragedy for everyone involved and our entire city. May you find some comfort in remembering the happy times you all shared.

Although we never had the pleasure of meeting your Mother, at a time like this, it is hearts that meet. I find myself thinking a lot of her and the vulnerability of all of us as we go about our daily lives; I am the same age as your Mom with two grown girls and like her, take the bus to work every day. My heart breaks for your loss and I offer my deepest sympathy.

"Perhaps they are not stars that shine at night, but rather the light of our loved ones showing us that they are at peace".

I worked with Karen at the NLC for 15 years. My deepest sympathy to her children and her extended family.

To Karen's family and friends ...

Sorry for your loss..
You will never forget her I'm sure .

So terribly sorry for your loss

September-22-13

I worked with Karen at LAC for over 20 years. I retired in 2009. This summer I met Karen on bus 67 and also Thursday, September 12 at Place d'Accueil. Karen suggested that I ride with her on the 67 instead of the 65. Karen talked about empty nesters and we exchanged on this since I went through that many years ago. She was so proud of her young adult children, Natasha and Miles. She was a kind, lovely person. I am very saddened by her passing away. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Karen's children, Natasha and Miles, her family, friends, co-workers. Carmelle Gagnon

I worked at LAC with Karen for over 20 years and am deeply saddened to hear of her death. Please accept my sympathies. She was a lovely person.

To Karen's family: while I do not know you please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother and please know that the community mourns with you.

John, Margaret and Family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your daughter Karen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My deepest condolences.

Sorry for your loss

Karen will be missed by all her friends in the arts and crafts community. We the members of the Ottawa Valley Guild of Stitchery offer our condolences to her family and friends.

Karen's passing will leave a void in our lives as well as in the hearts of everyone who knew her. She was the epitome of a true friend. xo

Karen didn't know me. I traveled number 76 express bus generally at 8:49 every day for several years and always noticed Karen. Her calm contained kind presence on my bus was always welcome. I admired her from afar.

So sorry for her family.

As a Barrhaven resident I was so deeply saddened by the loss of such wonderful people. My deepest thoughts are with you and your families. So sorry for the loss of your loved one Karen.Sincerely, Josephine Don and Courtney

It was a blessing to me to have known Karen. Karen was a beautiful (inside and out) and amazing woman, and she will be greatly missed.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Karen's children (the loves of her life), her family and friends. I hope that the many fond memories you hold of such a wonderful person, will be a comfort to you during this sad and difficult time.

Hugs and prayers,

No one can fathom the depth of your loss. Please know thoughts, prayers and wishes are sent to bless you in your time of mourning and healing.

My deep condolences to Karen's family. I will always remember Karen as a beautiful flower on this earth - gentle, kind and full of positive spirit.Very saddened with her loss - Glenda Livingston

My thoughts are with all of you who knew and loved Karen. I will remember the courage and strength you showed. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Our deepest sadness and shock at this terrible event, and our deepest prayers and sympathies. Our hearts go out to all of Karen's family. (We are thinking very much of Anne-Marie, Ken, Connor and Robin at this time). - MacDonald Family

To the family and friends of Karen:
Words cannot convey the sense of loss that I feel. My condolences. I will never forget her.
A knitting friend from LAC

My condolences to Karen's children, Natasha and Miles & her immediate family. Karen & I shared a desk for a couple of years while working at Terrasses Chaudieres for Library & Archives Canada. We used to exchange experiences and stories about parenthood. Karen is one the people I sought out to say goodbye & talk to before my retirement last October 2012. I remember vividly that we spoke for a good 20 minutes right by the elevators & again the main topic was about our respective children. Karen was very proud of both her children & was a very caring mother and a good woman. I am very saddened by her passing away. God bless you Karen & your family.

Bob Gosselin
Milton, NS

Laura, my condolences on the loss of your sister. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

My thoughts are with you all

To a wonderful mother, sister and a friend to so many. A beautiful person all around. To know you was to love you. My condolences to family and many friends. You will be missed.

So tragic, Miles I'm so incredibly sorry to hear this, stay strong man you're a fighter and now you have a beautiful angel watching over you.

My sincere condolences to your family. Thinking of you all during this most difficult time. God bless.

Sending Heartfelt Condolences to the family of Karen. Although we did not know her, she was a dear friend to our cousins Marlene Goods and Mike Kenny. Please know that the Greater Ottawa family sends our prayers.
Olive Family

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My sincere condolences. May you find comfort in your memories of such a special person

Laura, Chris and the Hussar Family - My heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of Karen. Words cannot address the extent of your grief, but I wanted you to know that I have been thinking of you at this most difficult time.

Sweetheart, you certainly touched my life. Going to miss you so a lot.

To your family I send love and my sincere condolences. She will live on forever in all our hearts. Sending big hugs to you all.

Karen, you touched a great many people with your warm smile and gentle ways. Your friendship will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.

My sympathy.