KAREN THORN

1943 - 2022

THORN--Karen. Karen McCormick Thorn, 78, passed away on May 11, 2022 in New York City. Born July 6, 1943 in Portland, Oregon, to Charels and Katherine McCormick, Karen lived her adult life in New York City and Washington, CT, on the shores of Lake Waramaug. Her life was devoted to her family and to careers in not- for-profit development, and the study and practice of breath work therapy. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Weston Thorn, sons Nicholas and his wife Rachel Randolph, and Tyler and his partner Sarah Melissa Arbaugh, grandchildren Esme, Audrey, Matthew and Halle, two brothers Charlie and his wife Betsy, and Durham and his wife Lora, nephews Matt, Spencer and Durham, step- sister Josephine Pope, half-sister Joan Katkov and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. She was an amazing woman, overflowing with generosity, who brought so much love, peace and joy to everyone she encountered. She will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 30th at 3pm at Saint Michael's Church, West 99th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, NYC.