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Portrait of a Life

Karen Smith

 

If you knew Karen Smith, then you will not be surprised that we have already celebrated her life.

 

When Karen found out that the cancer ravaging her pancreas was terminal, she spent her remaining time planning and throwing a memorable party where she could enjoy the company of her family and friends one more time. Her philosophy was always – ‘Why come to my funeral? Make time to visit with me when I am alive!’

 

So it came to fruition that three short weeks ago, we all gathered to share joyful reminisces, look through photos of days gone past, and sat down to a delicious dinner - with Karen at the centre of it all.

 

This past Tuesday, May 6^th, was Karen’s last day with us. She passed quietly just at twilight but the welcoming she received when she passed on was surely celebratory beyond imagination with the harmony of choruses sung by the Angels.

 

Our broken hearts at her loss will be mended knowing that she is free of the pain that kept her from doing the many things she loved and that her soul lives on for an eternity. We will all continue moving forward with Karen watching over us.

 

Karen graduated from Mount Garrauount High School and went on to earn a degree in business administration. She spent the entirety of her working life with BLK Communications climbing her way from a receptionist to the head of human resources.  

 

She championed the importance of respect between co-workers and made it a priority to settle workplace conflicts expeditiously which often required accommodations for those involved.

 

Outside of her employment, she continued her talent for dispute resolution whenever an issue arose. Her advice was always appreciated and she used ‘common ground’ to develop her many personal relationships. Karen carried no prejudices and always went by the adage, ‘If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.’

 

Karen’s life was chronicled by her many adventures shared with family and friends. From her senior high school year class trip to New York City to the many vacations with her husband and children, Karen was far from a home body. Visits to places nearby her home as well as overseas gave her a chance to experience how the locals live. When she was still single, her and her traveling companions would usually forgo the usual organized excursions and set off on their own to explore the area. She said the locals always knew where to find the best restaurants and the phenomenal hidden gems.

 

Both her family and friends were the building blocks she used to create an extended support system that was important as she faced her last few months in excruciating pain and the weakening of her physical and mental abilities.

 

Karen leaves behind a memory of her in the heart of everyone she loved. These remembrances will get them through the tough times ahead.

 

We thank each person who made Karen’s final days comfortable. We will not post a list identifying you all as we would surely forget to include someone.

 

Left here to carry on her legacy is her husband of 48 years, Kevin, and her children, Amanda (Gregory Townsend) and Alexander (Orillia). She also leaves her sister, Maryann (the late Shawn Cavet) and her brother, Curtis (Susanna) and their children, Rory and Lacy Townsend and Sara Cavet.

 

Karen’s family that went on before her time were her parents, George and Mabel Garnett, her infant sister Diana along with several aunts, uncles, and extended family members.

 

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held June 6^th at 2:00 PM, Fairfield Cemetery with a time of fellowship to follow at The Gathering Place on Rosewood Avenue.