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Karen Ashline Obituary
Hyde Park - Karen Marie Ashline, 51, a lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly, Sunday, February 9, 2020 at home in Hyde Park.
Born, April 26, 1968 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of Thomas John Ashline, who predeceased her on March 7, 2010, and Sherry Eginger Ashline. Her mother survives in Poughkeepsie.
Karen loved to garden, and most recently, worked as a florist for Marianne's Floral Garden in Poughkeepsie; a trade she learned years before at Flower Barn, near her childhood home on Violet Avenue.
Ms. Ashline also held many other jobs over the years, including a time as a paramedic with Sloper Willen, a 911 Dispatcher, and a nurse for Vassar Brothers Hospital and Hudson Valley Hospice.
Karen loved her family and her animals. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother, T. J. Ashline and his wife, Ginnie, of Pleasant Valley, and their children, Nick and Alison; step-son, Thomas Calamari, of Poughkeepsie; her former husband, Andrew Calamari, of Poughkeepsie; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be from 2 to 6 PM, on Saturday, February 15th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Memorial Service will take place at 5 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Karen's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.dcspca.org), the Fairview Fire District, 258 Violet Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.fairviewfd.net), or, the Town of Hyde Park PBA, PO Box 772, Hyde Park, NY 12538.
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March 3, 2020
Dear Karen,
We only knew each other a short time, in that time I became so fond of you. You are a special girl, with a huge heart. I will miss you
Rest with the angels dear friend,
Janice
February 15, 2020
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Leanna Dunne
February 13, 2020
I have known Karen more many years, and I am very sad to hear this news. She helped my dad at Vassar when he passed away...I will never forget that. RIP Karen
February 13, 2020
Dear Ginnie, TJ, and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts.
Dan and Rita Magurno
Audrey Hussing
February 13, 2020
Karen and I spent many Valentine's Day together.She was my co worker at Batt's Florist in Beacon. Most recently I spoke with her at Hannaford, Kingston where she was displaying flowers.We spoke floral and I not recognizing her until she mentioned Flower Barn...and it all connected.Always a pleasure to work with,and share life's stories. Rest in Peace my friend, your smile will be missed,and your talent appreciated.You worked so hard.
Kathleen Meagher RN,BSN
February 12, 2020
Karen was a wonderful nurse and friend. She was
always willing to help fellow nurses. Her sense of
humor was very refreshing. When she got her new dog she was very excited about it. She made me a beautiful quilt that I will always cherish. I will miss her calls and e-mails. God rest in peace, Karen, and may your loving family know that there were many nurses that you helped through the years. You are missed and loved and always will be.
Angela Doyle
February 11, 2020
So sorry Mom A, TJ, Ginny, and family for your loss.
Will never forget all the laughs.
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