It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Karen Diane McManaman, age 66, of Stanley, NS. Karen passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022 with family by her side, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, NS.
Born in Amherst in 1956, she was a daughter of Mabel (Lowe) MacLeod, Amherst and the late Courtney MacLeod.
Karen was a dedicated employee of MT&T. This took her and her family to Kentville, NS, to reside for a period of time and then to return home to finish her working career. Home was Karen’s favourite place to be. She enjoyed the simplicity and the comfort that home brought and loved sharing a cup of coffee with those who came to visit. Many afternoons and evenings were spent crafting around the kitchen table with her sisters.She was blessed with two grandchildren, Emily and Evan, who were her world. The love that Karen had for her family was indescribable.Karen was beautiful, inside and out, and filled anyone in her presence with joy from her playful nature.
In addition to her mother, Karen will be dearly missed by her husband Douglas, Stanley, NS, son Jason (Laura), Riverview, 2 grandchildren, Emily and Evan, siblings Stephen (Pam), Amherst, NS, Holly (David) Burke, Fort Lawrence, NS, Nancy (Bobby) Collins, Amherst, NS, special niece, Nicole Burke, Fort Lawrence, NS, as well as many loved nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son Jamie, father Courtney, siblings Wayne MacLeod, Kim MacLeod, and Wanda Meisner.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS, (902-667-8777). An Afternoon of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 2 to 4 pm at Jones Family Funeral Centre. Special words will be offered at 3:15 pm. Burial will take place in the Amherst Cemetery at a later date.
Donations in memory of Karen may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.