Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Karen - wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandma and friend to many.

I met Karen decades ago when we were both young moms. We had many things in common at the time.

Karen always had a smile for everyone and I cannot remember a time when she had an unkind word for anyone.

Steve, and family, I know there is a huge void in your lives at the moment. In time, memories of good times, family events and love and laughter will hopefully mend it.

In the meantime, I know you will all share many happy memories at her celebration of life tomorrow. I am sorry, I am unable to attend.

R.I.P. Karen. Your beauty and grace are now watching over your loved ones from afar, but is still present.