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Ronald Karbowski Obituary
He leaves his wife of 43 years, Nancy M. (Lefebvre) Karbowski; a son, Christopher M. Karbowski and his wife Melanie of Brookfield; a daughter, Bonni Lee A. Holmes and her husband David of North Brookfield; eight grandchildren, James M. and Grace Y. Karbowski of Brookfield and Nicole D., Gabrielle A., Faith E., Jeremiah D., Olivia L., and Emma M. Holmes, all of North Brookfield. He was predeceased by a grandson, Tyler J. Karbowski.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Louis J. and Dorothy C. (Ernst) Karbowski, grew up in Auburn and lived in Spencer for many years, before moving to North Brookfield.
Mr. Karbowski worked for the Norton Company-St. Gobain for 39 years, retiring as Product Safety Manager in January of 2009. After retiring, he worked as a private consultant. He graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester Junior College, and graduated from Central New England College. He attended Nichols College as he worked towards his Masters Degree. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, the United Abrasives Manufacturing Association, and the American Legion Post 41. Ronald was an avid woodworker and golfer. Mr. Karbowski was proud to have served in the United States Air Force.
The funeral is Thursday, January 7th with a Mass at 10:30 A.M. in St. Joseph's Church, 296 Main Street (Please go directly to Church.) Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 6th in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. Contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 28 Mt. Pleasant Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535.
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Tony Wilson
January 11, 2010
I was profoundly sad to hear of Ron's unexpected and untimely death. As an attorney representing Saint-Gobain/Norton (in Texas), I had the privilege of working with Ron for several years. Over the years, I am proud to say Ron and I became friends as well as colleagues.
In additon to being a great source of technical information, Ron was a delight to talk to as he had such a great sense of humor. I will certainly miss him.
Tony Wilson
Dick & Joanne Leveillee
January 10, 2010
Dear Nancy, Bonni, Chris and all your family members,
Dick and I were shocked when our daughter Lisa called us today in Florida to let us know what happened..
Ron will be missed by alot of people, he was always there with a helping hand...
We can't even imagine the shock you are all going through..
May all the wonderful memories you shared help you through the difficult times ahead..
Please know you will all be in our thoughts and prayers..
Dick and Joanne Leveillee
January 8, 2010
Dear Chris and family,
We were sorry to read of your loss. We hope that the closeness of your family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
January 7, 2010
Nancy and family I am so sorry for your sudden loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelley Desmarais
jerry hequembourg
January 7, 2010
Ron was a great resource and kept us on the straight and narrow. He was not only a fellow abarsive expert but a friend. We will miss him.
Jerry Hequembourg
Cindy Benoit
January 6, 2010
Nancy, Bonni,Chris & family. Rich and I are so sorry to hear about Ron's (Bosses) passing. He was a wonderful person who was always willing to lend a hand . He always had a smile on his face whenever you saw him. He will be missed and all of you are in our prayers. Warm Regards Cindy & Rich Benoit
Also I would like to send condolences from my parents who are away and won't be here for the services. I am sure they will be in touch when they return.Best wishes to you all.
Anita & Ed (Fortin)Trepanier
January 6, 2010
Nancy,Bonni & Chris
So sorry about your loss. I'm sure He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Anita & Ed
Trepanier
January 6, 2010
Dear Nancy, Bonni & Chris,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Warm Regards,
Debbie Fortin Johnson
Brian Hickson
January 5, 2010
Nancy, Chris, Bonni;
We're very sad to hear this news. During our many years on Ash St., Ron was the neighborhood engineer and go-to guy when someone needed help. He could diagnose and fix anything; always with a laugh and witty remark.
Sincerely,
Brian Hickson & Family
Rev. Mary Vidmar
January 5, 2010
Bonni, you and your family are in the prayers of the entire Christ Memorial congregation during these difficult days. Your faith is strong and God's loveing arms will sustain you in your grief.
Bill Dye
January 5, 2010
I am so saddened to hear this news. Ron was a guy who brightened your day just by talking to him, no matter what the circumstance. Great wit and delightfully to the point.
Jennifer Favreau
January 5, 2010
Only meeting Mr. Karbowski a few times, I realized that he not only loved life but also loved his family very much.
He has shared that love with his son, Christopher, and each time my husband and I are with him we realize that.
We are truly sorry for your families loss. Please know that we are here for you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love The Favreau Family.
Rodney & Karen Johnson
January 5, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to you Nancy and and children. We will miss his updates and witty remarks.
God bless and stay in touch
Sincerely
January 5, 2010
To Nancy, children, and grandchildren,
John and I have been blessed to have known Ron and you and all your family.
Through Louie, we now have an extended family, and please know that we care for all of you very much. Please know also that Ron is in the loving and caring hands of our Lord, and he is looking down on all of you, and will be with you forever. God be with you all, and we are here for you.
Love, Joyce and John Barbale
Angela Almendarez and family
January 5, 2010
Bonni and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. You are all in my prayers.
Traci Day-Schlegel
January 5, 2010
Bonni and family I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Gayle Hurlbutt
January 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you; there are no words that adequately express how sorry I am for your loss.
Doug Turner
January 5, 2010
I was so sad to hear of Ron's passing at such a relatively young age. He had so much living still to do!
Ron and I go back many, many, years to when we were both fairly young men at Norton/Saint-Gobain. Initially, of course, we were both fresh in our rather lowly jobs but as our friendship grew our working relationship also became more important.
I always knew that I could rely on Ron for timely and accurate technical information. This certainly made my international responsibilities easier to deal with. Ron also had an uncanny ability to sense which issues had the capability to become serious problems if not properly addressed.
Perhaps more important to our relationship was the man himself. I don't think we ever discussed serious issues without, in the end, finding a way to go away laughing. Ron had a fine sense of humor. I will miss him!
Doug
Amie Ploof
January 5, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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