After a battle with cancer at age 62, surrounded by the people she loved at the Espanola Hospital on June 6th, 2017, we say goodbye to a caring and loving woman who was always thinking of others and filled with joy.
Karen is survived by her loving husband John. She was a devoted mother to Jamie Wilcox (Brandy) and Nadine Frame (Steve) as well as Grandmother to Kyle Wilcox (Cassandra) and Robert Kimpe. Daughter of the late Agnes and Fred Artuso, Sister to Raymond Artuso (Tammy), Alice Villeneuve (Johnny), Mable Taylor (Gordon), Margaret Parr (Jack) and Jane Salituri (Pat). Through this short battle with cancer Karen was surrounded with the love and support from her large circle of family and friends. We appreciate the continued love and support for our family and continue to enjoy the memories shared amongst us.
Karen enjoyed many travels throughout the world in the last 30 years. She loved learning about new cultures and foods. Through her travel stories her family and friends were able to share the experience with her.
As per Karen's request there will be no Funeral service.
There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, June 11th, 2017 in Sault Ste Marie. The Celebration will be held at The Salvation Army building on John St. from 1-5 PM.
Arrangements entrusted to the Sudbury Park Lawn Cremation Service.