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Richard Karnes Obituary
Richard P. Karnes
Shaggy
1985 - 2007
WESTBROOK -- His journey ended unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Monday, May 16, 2007. His spirit has returned to be with his Father in Heaven. We pray he will become a voice speaking from the grave to all those who are battling the addictions of this world; and that the reality of his death may save someone else's son, daughter, brother, sister or friend. We will never forget the joy he brought to those who got to know him.
He will be greatly missed by his mother, Linda Meier Karnes and her friend Marek Kwasnik; his sister, Wendy Karnes and her children; his sister Heather and her husband Alex Fenderson and their children; his adoptive fathers, Tom and Ted; his father Gilbert Karnes; as well as a large extended family and friends. May he rest in Peace.
A time of visitation and consolation will be on Monday, May 21, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. The funeral service will then follow 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Yarmouth and a reception after the committal will be held at 55 Merrill Rd., Falmouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to:
Mercy Recovery Center
40 Park Rd.
Westbrook, Maine 04092
Lindquist Funeral Home
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
846-4011
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Karnes
Heather (Karnes) Fenderson
June 11, 2007
A Message in the Wind!
Don't look for me, I am not there.
The angels have carried me home.
My battle is over! I am no longer bound!
I am FREE for an eternity.
Hear my voice calling out to you in the night.
Saying come unto me and I will give you rest.
I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!
I made it, now it's your turn.
Don't cry for me, for I know no sorrow or pain.
The tears I cry now are tears of joy,
Knowing that I was ready to meet my maker.
He has said unto me,
Well done thou good and faithful
servant you may enter in.
I am HIS Child and He knows my name!
Consider the thief hanging on the cross.
What did he have to offer Jesus?
What was he wearing?
How many good deeds could he achieve hanging on that cross?
He gained paradise because He recognized Jesus as Lord!
There is so much that you need to learn and to tell others!
Spread the true word of God!
Let go of all those things that don't
matter when you are looking at eternity!
I will love you now and forever!
Never Goodbye, instead it's till we meet again!
Allyson Goldman
May 25, 2007
Richard was a wonderful man with a great spirit and a huge heart. The Preble Street Teen Center knew him well and would like to hold a memorial in his honor. I will like to get in touch with his mother and family. Our prayers and hearts are with you during this sad time
Amy & Joe & Kristina & Dustin Purington
May 24, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shawn C.
May 23, 2007
I only knew him as "Shaggy" and only for a few brief months at the house we lived in together on Mellen St. in Portland, but Richard always had a smile on his face and kind words for everyone he came in contact with... my heart goes out to his family. Richard, you will be missed by many... Rest In Peace Friend
Crystal Karnes
May 21, 2007
My deepest condolences in your time of need. I am so sorry that I could not be there with you. My heart, thoughts and well-wishes are with you always. All my love.
Tom Karnes
May 21, 2007
Gilly, Linda, Wendy & Heather:
I am truly sorry to hear about the untimely passsing of Richard. I cannot begin to fathom the loss of a son. Look to God, and seek His guidance; may He comfort you in your time of sorrow and give you peace and hope for the future.
Janet Brown
May 21, 2007
our sympathies to the Karnes family. God bless.
Janet and Jim
Ron Smith
May 20, 2007
My sympathy's to the Karnes family. I knew Richard well, he was a very special, sincere and compassionate young man. I will miss Richard and I am very sure that he is in the care of his higher power at this very moment.
Alex Fenderson
May 19, 2007
I will sorely miss you Richard. You were loved by my 4 yr old son who looks so much like you when he's sleeping. He'll always be a reminder of all the good things about you. God be with you 'till we meet again.
Troy Johnston
May 19, 2007
You were loved by all of us. We will miss you dearly. Your love of life will live on within us. Troy and Ging
Sarah Richardson
May 19, 2007
Richard I only met you once but I feel like I have known you for years. Your Mother talked about you often. You are loved Richard and you mattered to many people.
Rest in peace.
Jeanne Niemiec
May 19, 2007
To Richard's Family: I never met Richard, but I do have a daughter with an addiction and I want you to know that I feel your pain and my heart is broken that you have lost your son, especially to such a merciless predator. I want to say the right words to ease your pain, but I know there are none. If you can concentrate on the happy times, maybe, in time, the light will shine through once again. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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