Karen Anderson

9/22/2021

1950 - 2021

With great sadness we announce Karen’s passing from abdominal cancer on September 22, 2021 at the Hospice of Waterloo Region. Karen will be lovingly remembered by her husband Alan and sorely missed by her sisters, Judy Carter (Jeff) of Winnipeg, Dianne Varga (Dave) of Calgary and Janice Daly (Sean) of Yellowknife, by her brother Terry Brown (Kris) of Calgary, and her sister-in-law Gail Anderson (Lorne) of Kanata. Karen was a special aunt to Jonathan Carter, Jennifer Carter, Kieran Daly and Seamus Daly.

Karen’s family would like to express their appreciation for the love and concern shown by many friends across Canada, and especially by her life-long friends, the McCloy family of Kingston, Ontario.

Karen had a long career at Mutual Life/Clarica/Sun Life.

Cremation has taken place. Interment will be at a later date at a family plot in Winnipeg.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice of Waterloo Region’s Let Love Bloom campaign or the charity of your choice.

We love you dearly, Karen.

Please visit Karen's obituary notice on Facebook.

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Gloria and Gary McCloy

9/22/2021 06:00:18 pm

Karen's quiet, accepting strength and her loving friendship will be treaured always. Our family have had the sustaining joy of friendship with Alan and Karen for over 50 years. Visits were always happy times, full of laughter, good food and a delicious bottle of wine- compliments of their wine cellar. Our prayers are with you at this most painful time, Alan. Please let us be the strong shoulders you lean on.

Gloria McCloy

9/22/2021 06:05:49 pm

Karen's quiet, accepting strength and her loving friendship will never be forgotten. Our family have had the sustaining joy of friendship with Alan and Karen for over 50 years. Visits were always happy times full of laughter, good food and a delicious bottle of wine - compliments of their wine cellar. Our prayers are with you at this most painful time, Alan. Please let us be the strong shoulders you lean on

Laura Doherty

9/22/2021 09:48:50 pm

Uncle Alan,

Sending love and support your way. I feel a piece of your heartbreak in my heart too. I shed tears because she is now gone and I also smile remembering her way of being. She was kind, she listened and showed so much love and interest in my life, she loved to laugh and travel and she has been so generous and thoughtful throughout my whole life. I cherish the memories and move forward with my life, understanding that Auntie Karen was a wonderful person to know and I am lucky to have had that opportunity.

So much love,
Laura

Janet Vogelsang Heath

9/24/2021 08:35:32 am

Sincere condolences to you and your family, Alan. Wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Sincerely, Janet

Carl Thiel

9/24/2021 11:56:29 am

Alan, my sincere condolences on your loss of Karen. I had the distinct pleasure of work association with Karen for many years and what a pleasure it was. Karen was a dedicated and effective worker and such a pleasure to work with. I always enjoyed our interaction. We will always remember how Karen brightened our day.

Amy Stahlke

9/24/2021 02:01:18 pm

Alan - I am so sorry for your loss. It broke my heart to hear about Karen today. She was one of the best people to work with. I am so lucky that we worked together all those years, and that we were able to enjoy good food, good travel stories and of course, good wine together. Take care, Amy

Vicki Reeve

9/24/2021 02:14:34 pm

With caring thoughts and sincere sympathy. Karen was a dear friend and coworker. She will be dearly missed. ❤

Gail Smith

9/24/2021 03:26:00 pm

Dear Alan,
We were so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. We remember how kind you both were to my Mom, Betty, when we were living in the UK. We still have the blanket Karen made for our first child. Our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.

Terry Martin

9/25/2021 09:04:57 am

Dear Alan, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife. I've ad the pleasure of working with Karen several years and she was a wonderful friend to me. I loved hearing about her many travel adventures and enjoyed the visits to your home for several beautiful dinners. Karen was an amazing lady and I will miss her.

Take care Alan

Michelle Stelter

9/26/2021 06:37:39 pm

The Stelters will always remember Auntie Karen's kindness, love and generous hospitality. She was always so welcoming and caring. We are so lucky that she was part of our lives.

Jim and Judy-Anne Chapman

9/28/2021 07:03:14 am

We were sorry to see the announcement regarding Karen in the newspaper. I enjoyed my time working with her. She was a knowledgeable and reliable worker whom you could always count on. Please accept our condolences.

Kerry McCloy

9/28/2021 10:37:29 am

We are deeply sadden by the passing of Karen and will miss her dearly. Visits will not be the same. But we will always remember her beautiful smile and how she made us feel so wonderful. What a blessing to know her and if we could all strive to live a little more like Karen, what a difference it would make to our world. We will remember her by trying to be this wonderful presence she exuded each new day. With love & light, Kerry, Adam, Liam and Tate

Cheryl Kay

10/1/2021 04:07:32 pm

Dear Allen. I was so sorry to hear about Karen. She was a lovely, classy woman. Although life has put distance between us, I still have fond memories of our many great dinners and fun together. My sincerest condolences at this difficult time. Cheryl Kay

Stefania Zimarino

10/24/2021 05:25:48 pm

I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the family. Jennifer always had many experiences that she enjoyed sharing of her visits with Auntie Karen. May you find comfort in such cherished memories and find peace in the love of friends and family who will always hold such a special person in their hearts.

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