Obituary of Karen Frances Lee

Karen Frances Lee passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on January 4th, 2019. Born on August 25th, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lillian (Buckley) Hickey. Karen married her high school sweetheart, Michael Lee, and they spent 48 years building a family and later going on many adventures. While Karen’s family was at the center of her life, she had a strong passion for teaching, gardening, sewing, and making things beautiful. Karen loved traveling near and far, meeting with friends new and old. Most of all, Karen loved being with her three grandchildren, with whom she cherished every minute. She is remembered by her loving husband, Michael Lee, daughters Caitlin Leger (Justin) and Megan Abrams (Matthew) and her granddaughters Sophia, Jocelyn and Aria. She is also remembered by sisters Anne (Bob), Colleen (Kurt) and brother Patrick (Mary Lou). She had many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who she loved very much. A Celebration of Life will be held at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) on Tuesday, January 8th from 1pm to 4 pm. Remembrances to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre would be appreciated (https://www.thepmcf.ca). Online condolences can be placed at www.BrenansFH.com