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1953
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2020
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Karen Charest Obituary
She was predeceased by her brother Jimmy Hasson (wife Cheryl) and is survived by her sister Brenda Eldridge (husband Keith); her children Jennelyn Charest (husband Alvaro Zuniga) of Wallingford, Denis Brett Charest (wife Marissa) of Canyon Lake, CA, and Jameson Charest (wife Kristin), Beacon Falls, CT; and her 7 grandchildren: Matias (13), Ethan (11), and Owen (9) Zuniga and Evan (12), Bentley (8), Logan (4) and Elyse (2 months) Charest, to whom she was a wonderfully caring and involved Memere.
Karen was known for her love of family and friends, her beautiful smile and infectious laugh, her love of home designing and playing cards, and her incredible organizational and event planning skills. She dove into everything in her life with vision and foresight, passion, and fearlessness. She was a champion for those in need, advocating for judicial fairness, equal enforcement of all laws, and veterans services.
She will be remembered for her selfless ability to help people through the nightmare of 9/11 while serving Connecticut citizens by working for Congressman Christopher Shays. For the past 18 years, she worked for Calcagni Realty helping people's dreams of homeownership come true.
A service to remember and celebrate her incredible journey will be held at a later appropriate date at Auclair Funeral Home, 690 S. Main St, Fall River, MA. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Closer to Free Fund, which provides essential support for cancer research and patient care. Online guestbook at AuclairFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Charest
Sponsored by Auclair Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Fall River.
robert ollila and Pat
May 4, 2025
thinking of Karen and missing her
robert ollila
May 14, 2024
We will always remember the wonderful times we had with Karen and the family.
Pat and Bob Ollila
May 4, 2023
Remembering and missing our dear friend Karen on her third year memorial. Our thoughts and prayers are with Denis and family.
Pat and Bob Ollila
ROBERT AND PAT OLLILA
May 4, 2021
Don't grieve Karen's painful passing but celebrate her loving life with friends and family.
Veronica Beaulieu
May 17, 2020
Jackie, Jim and family my sincerest condolences on you loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Nelson
May 12, 2020
Shes probably told the Big Guy in heaven that He needs to redecorate the place.
Normand & Irene Dube
May 12, 2020
Charest Family. Expression my condolences, their are not enough words one can say. Karen was a great mom, family member. She will be truly missed. I know that Karen has a placed in heaven and will be remember in our prayers. God Bless
Normand and Irene Dube
Nancy
May 11, 2020
To Dennis and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Karen was avery special lady with talents galore. She was a dedicated mom and wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed. Nancy Jakubowski
May 11, 2020
"We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Karen will be missed and never forgotten. She is at peace.
Pat and Bob
Lilian Jerome
May 10, 2020
May the memories of your happy times together help you through this very difficult time.
May 10, 2020
Denis..our deepest sympathies to you & your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Alice Bishop & Susan Belanger
The Auclair Family
May 10, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time and sincerest thanks for entrusting your loved one to our care.
Randy Doucette
May 9, 2020
Denis & family ...So sorry for your loss. Too young. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Our memories of the Burlington Youth soccer teams are remembered with great fondness. Craig & Brett were the 2 players who loved the sport & we had some good times being with all the parents!
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