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Hill, Karyn Jill, 51, died at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Born in New Haven, CT, she was the beloved daughter of Dr. Jerrold and Gloria (Newman) Lehrman, she had lived in East Greenwich for eighteen years, previously living in Lincoln, RI. Karyn attended Cheshire High School in Cheshire, CT, graduating in 1992, she continued to Ithaca College in New York where in 1996, she earned her bachelor's degree in Speech Communication.
Karyn was a devoted mother to Joshua, Jeffrey and Ashley, all of East Greenwich. Dear sister of Amy Blache of Fredrick, MD, Deborah Waterman of Glen Mills, PA and Jodi Gilbert of Washington D.C.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed at her late residence 10 McPartland Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818, Sunday, Oct. 5, 4–7 p.m., minyan service at 6:30p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, 7– 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: METAvivor, 7780 Elmwood Ave, Suite 130, Middleton, WI 53562 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741
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Natalie and Len Cheerman
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We are very saddened to learn of Karen´s passing. Sending deepest condolences on your loss. We are out of state and unfortunately we are unable to attend the funeral and shiva. Please know our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Natalie and Len Cheerman
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