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Carlie Mackenzie McDonald posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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I am so very sorry to hear about Karen’s passing! I was lucky to get to work with her! She was a lovely lady, kind sole & a hard worker!! Karen was a very family oriented person who loved her children so much, and was very close to her sibling! My thoughts & prayers are with all her family and friends in this time of sadness! She will be missed by all! Hugs♥️
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Terry and Robert Neary lit a candle
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Sara, Andrea,Alex and Grace family we are truly sorry for your loss. Karen’s kindness will be missed.
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Terry Neary donated to St Ninian Parish Conference, St Vincent De Paul Society
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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trish posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Condolences to all the family.
Trish and Mike Hassin
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Andrea posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
I always ran into Karen as she walked her little dog. She made those small moments feel warm every time. Her faith, her kindness, that smile she always
wore… it was impossible not to notice.
And she lit up every time she talked about her kids and little Aiden. You could feel how much she adored you all.
I’m so grateful to have known her! Sending you love during this hard time.
Pat, Emma, Kelly and Andrea Thomson
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Rosaline Deveau posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Karen lived across the street from my mother on Greenhill Drive. She was always so kind and caring. May the wonderful memories of Karen sustain you as you mourn this great loss to your family. Rest in peace, dear Karen.
Rosaline Deveau
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Bernadette MacDonald posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2026
I first met Karen in the late 80’s when she came to work at the R.K. Then 7years later we shared the same hospital room having babies hours apart.My heart aches for her children,she loved you all so dearly.Cherish your wonderful memories .
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Keith and Cheryl MacCormick posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2026
We remember a very kind and able lady. Always gracious. Very proud of her children. A stellar 4-H parent. Take care of yourself and each other.
God bless
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Peter Koltek posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2026
On behalf of the Knights of Columbus Council1105 in Antigonish we wish to express our deepest and most sincere condolences on the loss of you mother.
My God and our Lord give you all the strength during this difficult time. May you all cherish all the wonderful memories that she has left all you you
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Alice Theriault (Marley) lit a candle
Monday, July 6, 2026
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Sending Sincere Sympathy to all the Grace Family. The immediate family on the passing of their Mom/Nana. May all the good memories you all hold dear in your hearts help through this difficult time. God Bless!!
RIP: Kathleen MacKinnon
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Betty Grace posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2026
To Karen's daughters, son, grandson and siblings,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy at this sad time.
Karen will be missed by you all, and especially missed by all residents at the R.K. Nursing Home who were fortunate to have Karen as their nurse and caregiver for nearly four decades. Karen dedicated her left to thousands of residents, teaching each individual with the same dignity, compassion and kindness.
To you Karen, God's Blessings and Rest In Peace.
Lovingly, your Godmother, Betty Grace
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Brenda Heffernan posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2026
To Karen’s children, sisters and brothers, so sorry for your great loss.Karen was a beautiful person and will be missed. The
Beautiful obituary and video tells it all.Fly high with the Angels.
Brenda and Bernie Heffernan
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Frances Chisholm posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2026
To the MacKinnon and Grace families: My sincere condolences on your great loss of Karen. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate though these dark and saddest of days. She will forever live on in your hearts and your memories will help ease your sorrow.
Frances Chisholm
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Elizabeth Guthro posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2026
To All Karen’s family and friends. Our sincere condolences to your family. Karen was a beautiful person inside and Out. She always had a smile that would light up a room and make a person feel welcome. She will be deeply missed by all.
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Bernadette (Bunny) Mackenzie-Smith posted a condolence
Monday, July 6, 2026
Rest in peace Karen and now you are free from pain. To the Grace family I want to say how sorry I am with the loss of your sister. RIP
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Annie Eisan posted a condolence
Sunday, July 5, 2026
To Mary Ann and all the Grace Family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Karen I am sure Mary Ann and Karen are sharing many stories now. MAY KAREN REST IN PEACE Annie. And Mansel
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Patricia Foley posted a condolence
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Karen, you will always be remembered as one of those rare, special souls that radiates love and light from within. You were filled with compassion, and every kind word, smile and action was a testament of your genuine, loving concern for the well-being of all others. Behind that gentle, caring, mannerism and touch, was a woman who knew what others needed and your high standard of care led you to advocate for those who could not advocate for themselves. Karen, I could not be more proud to say that you were one of the very, 'Very Best'. The RK will miss you and so will I.
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Dorothy Pettipas posted a condolence
Sunday, July 5, 2026
So sorry to hear of Karen’s passing, I worked with her at the RK, always a smile on her face such a beautiful person, always in my heart, Hugs & prayers to the family RIP Karen
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Denise McCarron posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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Sending you all love and strength as you navigate this heartbreaking loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
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Jan Hanifen posted a condolence
Sunday, July 5, 2026
To all of Karen’s family
I did not know Karen personally but have heard so many wonderful words and stories about her. I’m sure she will be sorely missed by you all. Knowing what a close knit family you all are, you will have each other to hold onto for comfort.
God bless her and all of you
Condolences
Bernard and Jan Hanifen
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michaelcleary posted a condolence
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Our deepest sympathies to Karen's family and to the Grace family. Cathy Deyoung & Mike Cleary.
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Darlene Rushton. posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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Dear Marggie Grass And Family I'm so sorry to hear about your sister Karen passing .It is so hard too loss family or anyone you love. Thinking of you all today,remember all the good times you had togather.Marggie I have moved,but not far away . My door is alway open .As you know tea or a cold drink and always something to eat . Love and prayers to you all. The Good Lord called another Angel home .God Bless Darlene Rushton .
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Mary Casey donated to St Ninian Parish Conference, St Vincent De Paul Society
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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Mary and Scott Casey posted a condolence
Sunday, July 5, 2026
We are so sad to hear of Karen's passing and we send our deepest heartfelt condolences to her family. Karen was such a lovely, wonderful, warm, and caring person who made everyone feel special and loved. From our visits with Jean and Francis all those years ago up to more recently, Karen was always sure to drop in for a visit and her kindness was so much appreciated. We will always be so grateful for her love and care of her Uncle Francis while he was in the RK. Karen was such a special person to us and we will never forget her. She will forever live on in the hearts of those she loved and who loved her so much. May she rest in everlasting peace.
With love,
Mary and Scott Casey
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Twila Venedam posted a condolence
Saturday, July 4, 2026
I never"knew "your mom,but she knew me and ALWAYS greatly me with grace and always asked how I was and asked about my family. My heart breaks for you, we need a world full of Karen's. God bless you all sending so much love and prayers to you all.
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Ada Hanifen & Lawrence MacDonald posted a condolence
Saturday, July 4, 2026
We were saddened to read of Karen's passing. As stated in the obituary, the beautiful tribute of the kindness, professionalism and caring she shared was how she greeted each person along
life's path. I was a volunteer at the RK and when Karen came on duty she always lit-up the room with her beautiful smile and "how are you doing tonight DEAR. To her children, siblings
and friends our deepest sympathy. She truly will be missed. You are a 'Special' angel.
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Isabel MacDonald posted a condolence
Saturday, July 4, 2026
I want to offer my sincere condolences to Karen family for their tremendous loss of this lady. Karen was always happy and smiling. Her care at the RK to the residents was like it was her own mother or father that she was caring for which was so beautiful. I will keep all her family in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Karen fly high with the angels.
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Bernadette Grant lit a candle
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families
Billy and Bernadette Grant
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Fr. J. Elliott O'Neal planted a tree in memory of Karen MacKinnon
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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Fr. James Elliott O'Neal lit a candle
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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To the MacKinnon and Grace Families;
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Karen! Shw was a kind and caring person! Her smile lifted up those whom she met! I will always remember her smile and kind words! RIP
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Millie Dunbar posted a condolence
Saturday, July 4, 2026
To Karen’s children and family:
So very sorry and sad to hear of Karen’s passing. She was a beautiful person and an amazing mother. Always enjoyed our chats. A huge loss for everyone. You are in my thoughts during these very difficult days.
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Faye Mc Kenna Steeves posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, July 3, 2026
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To Karen's Family ,
Sorry to hear about Karen's passing . Thoughts & Prayers@ this time of grief & loss . Karen was a lovable individual who worked at the RK for 38 years. Always pleasant ,and smiles anytime I was working there. Fly high Karen with the Angels.
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Doreen Chisholm posted a condolence
Friday, July 3, 2026
Q: How did you meet Karen?
A: I met Karen at the RK MacDonald many years ago. She was a wonderful co-worker and a very kind and dedicated CCA. She always loved to share a joke that she had recently heard. Her smile was what you noticed first. She always wanted to brighten your day. We will certainly miss Karen and her laugh at the RK.
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Ginny MacIsaac posted a condolence
Friday, July 3, 2026
I am so sorry to hear about Karen's passing.She was a kind and friendly neighbour and we would often stop and have a chat if we met while out walking.My daughter and I send our deepest condolences to all her family members at this sad time.Sincerely,Ginny and Chrissy MacIsaac
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Bud posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, July 3, 2026
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MacKinnon/Grace families
On behalf of the family please accept our most heartfelt condolences on Karens' passing.
Such a very fine lady. Her presence along highway 7 now and forever will be remembered.
Our thoughts and prayers surround you all during this most difficult time.
Buddy, Liz Mosher & Family
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Pierre and Elizabeth Venedam posted a condolence
Friday, July 3, 2026
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
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Judy Beaton posted a condolence
Friday, July 3, 2026
Ann and the entire family.... Deepest regrets on the loss of a beautiful person who lived life with gratitude, love and kindness towards others. She was very special and a true gift to all who knew her.
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Lisa and Derek Burns posted a condolence
Friday, July 3, 2026
It has been such a privilege to know Karen and watch our girls grow up together. We shared so many special milestones and memories - semis and proms, X-Ring, three graduations, weddings and most recently the joy of becoming grandparents. Karen's kindness and love for her family were evident in everything she did. She touched the lives of so many people and will be deeply missed. Thinking of you all and holding you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
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A.D. MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, July 3, 2026
So sorry to hear of Karen's passing, condolences to her family. May she rest in peace
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Lisa and Derek Burns donated to St Ninian Parish Conference, St Vincent De Paul Society
Friday, July 3, 2026
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Donna O'Brien posted a condolence
Friday, July 3, 2026
Although I only worked with Karen for a short time, it was evident that she was doing her true calling in life and evidenced by a long career at the RK. Her professionalism and compassion for her residents was just an extension of the person she was to everyone she met. There were some really good belly laughs and even a few tears but mostly a lot of smiles especially when talking about her children and the sweetest little grandson ever. Any opportunity to pull out her phone for a sneak peak was always welcomed. I will miss her terribly and miss her genuine concerns, and hearing, "you doing ok dear ?" To all of her family and especially her sisters, there will never be anyone as "dear" as Karen, may her faith guide her home!
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Elaine Bowie & Kenny Mason lit a candle
Friday, July 3, 2026
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Karen’s light will always shine in those 3 beautiful children, Sara, Andrea & Alex. She totally adored you. Her loss is immense and felt by many. To her siblings, the loss of a sister is deep. May God bless each one of you as He graciously carries dear Karen home to eternal peace.
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Bonnie Peart posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, July 3, 2026
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To the family of Karen T.MacKinnon, whom I met Kathleen many years ago while taking ECE. My condolences on the passing of your beloved sister - although I never knew her, loosing a sibling is a terrible loss. Knowing she is at peace now & with Our Heavenly Father in Heaven, can offer comfort.
May Our Good & Gracious Lord Bless all family & friends - always. Amen
Bonnie Peart,
(formerly Guysborough,N.S.)
currently Windsor, Ontario
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Lorraine MacPherson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
What a beautiful tribute to Karen. She always had that warm smile and a friendly hello. She genuinely made you feel welcome. She was a wonderful mother and her legacy will move on with her children. My sincerest condolences to you all. Lorraine
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Sandy & Carolyn Novak posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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Our sincere condolences to Karen's family on her passing. She was a great neighbor on Greenhill Drive and we will miss seeing her walking with Roxie every day.
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Francis Anderson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Karen.
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Debbie Horne posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
As noted in Karen’s obituary, caring for others wasn’t simply her profession but it was who she was. Her work was truly an extension of her heart. This describes how she cared for my Mom, while Mom was living at the RK. We were so blessed to have had her care for our Mom. Rest in peace Karen. Go with God. Thank you for your compassion and kindness.
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Heather Blackburn donated to St Ninian Parish Conference, St Vincent De Paul Society
Thursday, July 2, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. Karen was very special to our family.
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Heather Blackburn posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Karen was such an important part of my early life. She was a constant positive presence. I remember how honored I was to be invited to her wedding, the excitement and pride the very first time I met Baby Sarah. My young hip babysitter was a mom! Watching her love and parent her kids was beautiful and they have all grown to be smart, hardworking, genuinely great people because of the woman she was. I’m so sorry for such an immense loss.
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Paul& Cathy Gavin lit a candle
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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Our deepest condolences to Karen’s family
She was such a nice person, may she rest in peace
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Roseanne & Bernard Benoit lit a candle
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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Sending our sincere condolences to the MacKinnon/Grace families. Karen was a beautiful lady and she will be missed. May your memories of happier days spent with her bring you peace during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Helen McCarron posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
I was saddened to hear of Karen's passing. Deepest condolences to all her family.
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Janet MacDonald posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
I only knew Karen for a very short time and she touched me. Her love of others as well as her family truly made a difference. I will not forget her.
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Marjorie and Jackie Keith posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences.
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Mary Burns posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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So saddened to hear of Karen's premature passing . I've knownher Family forever and worked with Karen at the R K. for 10 years . Hugs to You all .
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Rita pelley posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
my thoughts and prayers go out to karen's family. God bless you all.
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Allie & Patsy Randall posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Our deepest sympathies to all of Karen’s lovely family.Hugs to all .
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Thursday, July 2, 2026
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Kelly Adams posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Thinking for the Grace family at this time . At she rest in eternal peace . And may you all find peace during this difficult time ,
Kelly Adams
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Elaine Robertson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Karen was a big part of our lives. Thanks for all you’ve done for us MacDonald girls. Love you Karen and we will miss you.
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LeeAnn MacDonald posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
So sorry to hear of Karen’s sudden passing , sending hugs to all the family . Heaven has definitely gained a beautiful Angel although way too soon . Such a beautiful person .
My condolences to the family and friends
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Donna Boyle Boyle posted a condolence
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Q: What was one of the qualities of Karen that you loved most?
A: I worked with Karen over 35 years at the RK. She was a kind and gentle soul. She gave so much to everyone around her. Our daughters were friends when they were children. We met up a lot at children parties and school events. I was always glad to spend time with Karen. So very very sorry for your loss ❤️
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