Karen passed away peacefully at home,
surrounded by her loved ones, on December 19, 2023
at the age of 65 years.
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Daughter of late Shirley Ball, she is survived by her loving husband Ronald Buchanan, her son Christopher (Lianne), her daughter Monica (Christopher), by her grandchildren Serena, Evan and Kaleb, as well as by her siblings Lynn, Kevin and Heather.
Known for her big heart, she loved her family most of all. She will also be missed by her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and her several godchildren.
Growing up with a strong passion for sports, she was a naturally gifted soccer and softball player, and continued to support her family members’ sporting events throughout all levels of play.
For several years, she stood as a great leader in the Boy Scout community. Her devotion to the scouts was unmatched, having contributed to pinnacle moments in several individuals’ time there.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024,
at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church in Howick,
with visitation as of 1 p.m. followed by the service at 3 p.m.
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Those who wish to do so may make a memorial donation
to Epilepsy Canada or the Quebec Cancer Foundation.
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Our Condolences to the family
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Our sympathies to Chris, Monica, Ron and all of Karen’s extended family. May you all find strength and comfort in celebrating the life she lived and the memories that will last a lifetime.
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Our sincere sympathies to Karen’s family.
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Chris, at your young age, when you were playing hockey at Ste-Martine, your mom was always coming to see you playing and I had the chance to talk to her on a regular basis. She was by far, your best supporter. Again, my sympathies.
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Dear Ron and family
So sorry to hear about Karens passing,
our sincerest sympathies
David and Sonia Reynolds
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Ron, Chris and Monica, our thoughts are with you, Karen was a special friend, we especially enjoyed her visits with Ron to the lake. We could sit on the deck and chat. She will be missed.
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On behalf of the Howick Women’s Institute and Howick Seniors, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Ron and his family. Karen enjoyed her cards, especially 500. She had a great sense of humour. Rest in peace Karen, we are really going to miss you.
Winnifred Sherry
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Our deepest sympathies to Ron,Chris,Monica and the Jones Family..R.I.P Karen ❤️
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So very sad to hear about this news. Karen and I never spoke until we as classmates were added to Facebook. Then we would chat and like each other’s posts. My sincere condolences. Life definitely is too short for such a kind person.
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Dear Ronnie, Monica and Chris,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies
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My deepest condolences to Ron, Monica, Christopher and the family. You are in my thoughts.
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To Ron, Monica, Chris and family,
We are so sorry for your great loss, Karen was a very special lady and loved very much. We wish to offer your family our most sincere condolences.
Mike and France Black
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Our sincere condolences to all of the family.
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Mes sincères sympathies à Ronnie et à la famille
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Karen accepted her fate with a tremendous amount of courage and dignity. She so wanted to have 1 more Xmas with her grandchildren and the rest of her family. She was a free spirit and enjoyed life.
I remember when she was very young, she could not say her middle name so she called herself Karen Bisset Jones. May she rest in peace and her family be spared from further sorrow.
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Sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Je garde de beaux souvenirs de Karen.
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Karen was always a kind person to me through Monica and my younger days , she will always hold a place in my heart . My heart is with you guys at this difficult time. Ron ,Chris, Monica my condolences and family. Especially at this time.
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Cousin Karen, my travelling partner, as I look at the beach and the ship in the distance, I am full of great memories of all our adventures together with family. To think we had a bucket list and we planning our next great holiday, Our next cruise we were going to graduate to Gold Status, I miss our laughs and video chats, your love of your family comes to mind first, you would light up when we talked about your grandchildren, we loved cruising because of the food, you loved shrimp cocktails, virgin strawberry daiguiri`s, and the casino too. I hope you are enjoying tea with your Mother and heaven made a special place for you! xoxo
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Heather,
Our sincere sympathies to you and the entire family.
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My sincerest condolences to Ronald and the family.
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Tom and I would like to wish our deepest condolences to the family and friends my Karen rest in peace
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My deepest condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts.
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My sincere condolences to Ron Chris Monica and family. Karen was truly an amazing and caring person.
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Our sincere sympathies to her family
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My sincere condolences to Ron, Chris, Monica and the Jones families. May Karen’s memories sustain you through this difficult time of grief and then remain etched in your minds forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss of a caring Wife, Mother, Grandmother & sister.