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Karin Greene Obituary

Mystic - Karin Schmidt Greene recently passed away at Westerly Hospital after battling cancer for several years. Following her birth Sept. 1, 1949, in Woburn, Mass. she grew up locally in Niantic, graduated from New London High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Connecticut.

She first worked 18 years at the Bureau of Business Practice in Waterford in human resources, then several years with Analysis & Technology in North Stonington in benefits and compensation, before a 15-year career as the Personnel Manager for Groton Public Schools. Upon retiring she then worked part time for several years with Sacred Heart University in Willimantic.

She is survived by four younger brothers and their families whom she adored: Bryan and Karen, Bill, Donald and Sherry, and David; as well as her stepson William Greene, his son Benjamin Greene; and her husband of 40 years Rod Greene.

Karin and Rod have enjoyed memories of their countless trips to the British Isles, their many camping trips to Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park, and came to love the Southwest. She loved to cook, read, watch English detective mysteries, and harmonize in song with Rod and his late brother Chip. Her voice in all things will be terribly missed.

A Memorial service for her at Mystic Congregational Church will be forthcoming in the new year.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Dec. 24, 2025.

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Carol Dey Hartman

February 14, 2026

My family was neighbor to the Schmidts when they live on Smith Avenue in Niantic during the 50´s. Karin was a classmate of my youngest sister. I remember her well and also helping her mother by taking Bryan for walks in his stroller. Unfortunately the families have lost contact over the years. May she rest in peace.

Libby Gray

December 26, 2025

I will miss you my silly sister. Only you know what I mean. Thank you for helping to raise my children and always welcoming me in your home.

Moreene Nahornick

December 25, 2025

Enjoyed working with Karin at Groton Public Schools. She will be remembered

Trina

December 24, 2025

So sorry Rod and Ben. My thoughts are with you.

Richard Froh

December 24, 2025

I met Karin and Rod in 1979, and I married Karin's life-long friend June. Karin was a special friend in ways too many and too dear to describe here, and her spirit will always be with us. Her Roddie was the best husband to her that a woman could hope for, and honored her in his love each and every day. She will be missed, and her memory forever cherished.

Linda Johnston

December 24, 2025

To Karen's loved ones,
Karen was a lovely lady who will be both remembered and missed. I had the pleasure of working with her at BBP.

"Death ends a life; not a relationship." Mitch Albom

Savannah Greene

December 24, 2025

May your hears be filled with much wonderful memories and joy! it is hard losing someone but just know that they are still in you heart and there´s, just now that Karen was going through a lot of pain but now she is not! Fly high KarenWe all miss you a lot
Rest in peace -Savannah Greene

Marcia L Miller

December 24, 2025

Karin was my cousin who I didn't get to see very often, but she shared family stories with me and I cherish those memories that she had. Sending prayers to Rod and her brothers and family in this sad time. My husband, Ron, died 7 months ago so I am also dealing with sadness. Much Love, Marcia Petersen Miller

Dave Fairman

December 24, 2025

Rest in Peace Karin

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