Karen Gorin Obituary
Karen Bourdon Gorin 72, of Deltaville, VA, passed away peacefully on September 22,2025.
She was born on March 17,1953, in Middleburg, VT to J. Andre and Elizbeth Bourdon. Growing up in Middleburg on a dairy farm she shared an unbreakable bond with her siblings, Andy Jr, Cheryl, Bruce, Kevin and Susan. She will be remembered for her infectious smile, generous spirit, and unwavering kindness.
Karen pursued her passions throughout her life. After graduating from The University of Vermont as a registered nurse, she had a successful career as a neonatal nurse caring for those, she called her babies. Beyond her successful career at both University VT Medical Center and Fairfax Hospital in VA, she found immense joy in the game of golf, sailing, skiing, reading and spending winters on the keys of the Florida coast. She and her husband were members of Christ Church in Deltaville, VA where she spent countless hours attending, volunteering, and making lifelong friends.
She is survived by her mother Elizabeth (Conley) Bourdon, her siblings Cheryl (Rick) Pickreign children Matthew and Andrew, Kevin (Sue) Bourdon children Chris, Mark, Scott and Alison, Susan (Randy) Bourdon-Laframboise children Megan and Jack, and nephew Timothy Bruce Wright. Also, sister-in-law Joanna Cronin and son Eric.
She was predeceased in death by her husband Michael Gorin, Father J. Andre Bourdon, Siblings Andy Jr. and Bruce.
She had numerous friends (too many to count), and there was not a person in the universe that did not instantly fall in love with her. It took twice as long to go anywhere with her as she had to stop and say hello to both friends and strangers alike. Generous and kind she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Service will be held at a later date in both Deltaville, VA, and her eternal home Evergreen Cemetery Cornwall, VT.
Faulkner Funeral Homes Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda is assisting the family.
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