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Karen enjoyed traveling with her husband and their friends. She also enjoyed all the holidays, parties, celebrations, and all good times with family and friends at her home in Quincy.
Beloved wife of the late Peter Ryan, whom she met as a teenager and were married for 50 years. Mother of Peter, Lisa, Kelly and Tami Ryan. Cherished grandmother of Peter, Samantha, Krystyna, and Kole Ryan, Ashley (Ryan) Sullivan, Matthew, Hannah, and Ava Adams. Great-grandmother of Kaylie Sullivan, Sofia and Mia Sullivan, Elias Adams and Ja'Zai Gray. Daughter of the late William and Katherine (Kelly) Welch. Sister of the late Jack Welch.
To honor Karen's wishes all services will be private.
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