Livonia: At age 82, Karen passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Avon Nursing Home. She was born on December 13, 1941, in Dansville, NY. Karen is predeceased by her special parents, Charles and Adelaide Sutherland, her brothers, Reed Kenney, Richard Kenney, George Kenney, and Charles Sutherland, her sisters, Mary Maichle, Margaret Milligan, Sarah Howe, Jean Noble, and Betsy Malancon . Survived her nieces, Lynn Maichle, Laurie Maichle, and Sarah Malancon, along with many close friends, nieces, and nephews.
Karen attended the Highland Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at Buffalo Children’s Hospital for 5 years, Livingston County Public Health for 15 years, and Livingston County Skilled Nursing in Geneseo for 15 years. Karen was loved by many and will be remembered as a generous person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and will now be reunited with her furry friends.
Interment will take place privately at Mumford Rural Cemetery. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Karen was my favorite auntie, so playful and sassy. She had a gift for caring for animals, especially cats, that would mysteriously turn up at her doorstep- she never turned one away. She told me many stories about her beautiful life. The creek that ran near her home, walking in the woods with her devoted dog, Veda, the cardinals and bluebirds that would visit her bird feeders, her weekly card games with friends, her love for her neighbors, aka family, Mary and Ralph and their kids. As a nurse visiting people at home, Karen cared for many. While working in a facility, she sat with many at their end of life. She was kind, and fearless, and completely herself.
May her sparkle live on in our hearts.
Paul (my late husband) & I met Karen through her friend Linda Hinz Burns & spent many good times with her, eating out, going to rummage sales & visiting with friends (& about her cats). She will be missed. Very pretty picture of her.
Rest In Peace Karen..