“Her family and friends meant the world to her and she cherished every moment spent with them.”

Born in Midland, Ontario, and passed away in Barrie, Ontario on February 24, 2023 at the age of 88.  Predeceased by her parents Myrtle and Jack Small, her loving husband Stan, stepchildren Candus and Randy.  Karen will be sadly missed by daughter-in-law Donna Brown (Ken), granddaughters Brandy Bruce (Steve), Robin Wrobel, Raegan Reigate, 6 great-grandchildren, niece Gail Robinson and her children and grandchildren, cousins and very good friend Lynn Benham.

She went to school at Regent Street Central; worked with her Mom at Bell; gave instructions on how to use your new dial phone; and sang at St. Mark’s Church with her Dad.  Lived in the home she built in Guthrie, with Stan for 50 years.  Enjoyed volunteering for Children’s Aid Society and Royal Victoria Hospital; being out with the Guthrie Guild, Bell Pioneer’s and the Probus clubs.  Travelled many miles and saw many exciting things with Hamilton Tours after Stan passed, then adjusted to apartment living.

Informal meet and greet of Karen’s friends and family will be held at the: Royal Canadian Legion, Dr. W.C., (Bill) Little M.M. Branch 147, 410 St Vincent St. Barrie, Ontario. Between 1-4, on Tuesday June 27, 2023. 

Burial for Stan and Karen will be at St. Mark’s Cemetery, Midland, Ontario, 11:00am Wednesday June 28, 2023  

Please note at Karen’s request there will be no formal service, just a get together for her friends and family to share memories of her with each other, of course anyone that wishes to speak is more then welcome too. If you have any pictures you would like to share please feel free to bring them.

 

Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.peacefultransition.ca

Peaceful Transition Simcoe

CONDOLENCES

5 Condolences
  • Judy Wilson
    Posted on: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Reply

    We were first cousins but I saw you as an older sister. Spent night in hospital when Stan passed. You introduced me to Rama machines….so many laughs and shows with sister-in-law Pat. Our yearly trips to musicals in Stratford. When I turned 65, we began 5 years of adventure in Florida. You even got me to join Probus! Our family gatherings every year when cousin Joan would come from California.
    Your later years were mainly at home in your apt but weekly calls and visits kept us completely in touch.
    I will miss you greatly. Love,

  • Shirley Knapp
    Posted on: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Reply

    Karen was a wonderful person. She was full of fun and a great friend She will be missed by many people far and wide. Just mention it is card night and she would be off and running to the social room of our apartment building. Rest in peace my friend.

  • Judy Hawkins
    Posted on: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Reply

    Just a lovely person… she was always for joyful.. I remember her coming into my Dad’s business and she always would be so engagingin a conversation and get a chuckle or two in with him.. A real gem.. My condolences to the family…

  • Victoria Bradford
    Posted on: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Reply

    I only met Karen recently but totally enjoyed her company. She was a very friendly and kind person!

  • Melanie Ollerenshaw
    Posted on: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Reply

    Karen and my gramma were good friends. Karen was a lovely lady. Many memories of her mom while I began my nursing career. Condolences to her family.

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