Karen Kathleen Smith

1942 - 2014

Karen Kathleen Smith obituary, 1942-2014, Peterborough, ON

BORN

1942

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Courtice Funeral Chapel

1587 Highway #2

Courtice, Ontario

Karen Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 26, 2014.

SMITH, Karen Kathleen – passed away at Peterborough, Ontario on Saturday January 25, 2014 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Orvus. Predeceased by Her parents Vera and Emil Hanowski and Fred Vickers. Loving mother of Chris (Sylvia), Rick and Darren (Karen). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Stephanie, Cindy, Michael, Jeffrey,Gennifer, William and Tyler and her 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Gord (Sue), June (Steve), Shirley (Paul), Emily (Wayne) and Ed (Sally). Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway 2, Courtice (905-432-8484) where the family will receive friends on Tuesday January 28th from 2 – 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the St. Peter's Anglican Church, Oshawa, ON, on Wednesday January 29th at 11 a.m. Please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Karen. On-line condolences or expressions of sympathy may be placed at www.courticefuneralchapel.com .

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February 20, 2015

donna wassell

January 31, 2014

donna wassell

My condolenses to her husband and her family you will all be in my prayers.donna

January 29, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Karen and Ron Cambridge

January 29, 2014

Our condolences and thoughts are with the family and friends during these difficult times.

Linda & Dale Sallows

January 28, 2014

Darryl & Melissa White

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a wonderful person and will be missed by us all. We wish the family strength and peace in knowing she had such a profound positive impact on all of our lives.

January 28, 2014

In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones at this difficult time.

Shirley, Debbie, and Karen Brant

January 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I can remember your mom from church. Thoughts are with you and your extended family

Susan Hilts ( walsh)

January 28, 2014

"So very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time as are my fondest memories" ...Gin.

January 28, 2014

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alice Patfield

January 28, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Randy Hanthorn and family.

January 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Randy Hanthorn and family

January 28, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your loss. We trust your many memories will enable you to cope with the days ahead.

Ken and Lorraine and Family

January 28, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your loss. We trust your many memories will enable you to cope with the days ahead.

Ken and Lorraine and Family

January 28, 2014

patti stevens

You will be greatly missed by all who's lives you have touched . my thoughts r with the family at this time of sorrow. patti and hawn stevens .

January 28, 2014

Thinking of you and your family at this time of sorrow. Harold and Betty Aylesworth

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