Name: Thompson Funeral Home
Address: Aurora, ON

My sincere sympathy to all of the Kerr family.  May your memories bring you comfort.   Marilyn Meikle

I had the privledge of seeing Karen recently with her fur babies on a walk. It was a bright and beautiful sunny day. She was full of compliments and smiles, looking radiant in her flower top, simply beaming and positive . Karen  is a ray of light . Although our world may be dimmer with her passing, the heavens are certainly brighter. You touched my life . Jennifer and Michael Ettinger , Aurora

Karen's courage, strength and dignity have been such an inspiration.  Her loving nature and beautiful spirit were a blessing for all who were privileged to be her friends.  She has touched our hearts profoundly over the 25 years we've known her and we will miss her very much.  Gord, Trevor, Hallie, Max, Tracy and Shelby - we hold you closely in our prayers.

Karen had a wonderful way of making everyone feel special. Each of my children have fond memories of her kind and friendly spirit. She always had time to stop and say hello and make our day a little brighter.  Our prayers are with her family, may God be with them during this difficult time.  
Cristina, Ian, Mackenzie, Evan, Christian

Karen I loved working with you, you brought a smile to everyone that met you. Your beautiful face and smile greeting everyone that walked through the doors at Sunrise was a sight to behold. Many families made sure to come on Saturday to eat your famous chocolate chip cookies. You will be dearly missed by all you touched.Sweet dreams Karen.                             Gina Moore (Newmarket, ON)

Karen had a way of making us, all of us, feel as though we were very special the moment we entered her home. Always so excited to greet you, to hug you and to welcome you into her world. There is so much more to remember. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother to 3 great kids who she was so proud of and of course grandmother to Max. She will be remembered by so many people for so many different things... but for us we will keep the memory of her warm smile and the heartfelt joy that she showered upon us whenever we had the privilege of her company & companionship.
We share your grief.
Debby & Roy

Things are not going to be the same on Baycroft Lane without Karen. Karen ALWAYS had a warm smile and a kind word to give. She was truly a sweet, classy, friendly, kind, positive person and we were very lucky to have had her as a neighbor. I will miss our little chats.

I met Karen ten and a half years ago when Sunrise of Aurora opened its doors to seniors in retirement living. Every senior and their family members and every team member had their lives touched by Karen. Karen's joy of life blessed us all every day she was there with us. Every day was brighter with Karen as a part of it. Her love and special care for her seniors brought special joy to them. Karen loved everyone and everyone loved her back. Karen's stories, chocolate chip cookies and brownies were a fabulous part of the weekend. I can see her now with her little trolley offering cookies, candies, beverages and smiles and hugs in abundance. All while working her concierge position and answering the phone. I think she rarely sat down at the desk. She was happiest serving her peeps whoever they were. The word peeps will always remind me of Karen. Karen gave the words kindness, love and generosity a wonderful meaning. Very thankful that Karen touched my life. May God comfort all her family and friends. Just remember how Karen loved you and how she made you feel.

Karen was a wonderful neighbour.  She always had a smile on her face and was so positive!  Karen will definitely be missed.
Mary, Roger, Victoria, Margaret and Eleanor Clowater

Shelby and family,
Your mom was an amazing woman. I have so many wonderful memories of her and the summers that we would get together in Aurora or Barrie. She was a loving, kind and funny woman whose energy and smile could light up a room! She will be fondly remembered by the Evans/Milak family. Our thoughts are with your family. 
With love, Kim Evans-Milak, Alexandra and family.

Gord, Karen's lovely smile will always be a bright memory for me.  Remember her love is always with you.  Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Joanne Brown Simpson, Cathy, Aunt Jean and families.

It was my good fortune and pleasure to work with Karen at Sunrise.  Never did her focus stray from the well being of others. Regardless of the situation, her sense of humour and her true compassion made everyone feel comfortable.  
Karen, thank you, for the innumerable "happy days" you gave to so many of us.  
Gord, my sincere condolences to you and your family.

Karen was a wonderful neighbour, always sharing a smile with a positive happy attitude.  She loved to walk with Joey and Mikey around the neighbourhood, in the forest and around the Baycroft/Autumn Way block.  She loved the children and they loved her.  She will be sadly missed.

Karen was a true inspiration- a genuine, loving, compassionate friend. She was so loved by my mum and everyone at Sunrise, but  I got to know her more in the past 2 years as we would meet on the trails in Aurora where she frequently was found smiling and enjoying walking her 2 dogs. Once I had to stop her because I spotted 2 wolves walking across the other side of the creek.. She was so Karen in her response --more concerned for her dogs than herself! 
Karen was always full of sparkle, and so selflessly would always turn the conversation to how my mum was and how was my family.She so loved her family and everyone that knew her was so blessed to have been in her sparkling presence..
I will truly miss her contagious smile and sharing walktime in the woods..
A truly inspiring and very gracious woman with so much spirit. A big loss in my heart of a rare type of friend...
Beverley Bouffard (Aurora)

Karen was a vibrant and determined woman who persevered with dignity through her illness.  Our thoughts are with you. 
Kim and Brian

Karen was a vibrant and determined woman who persevered with dignity throughout her illness. Our thoughts are with you.
Kim and Brian

Karen was a vibrant and determined woman who persevered with dignity throughout her illness.  Our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Kim and Brian

To Gord, Trevor, Hallie and Max, Tracy and Shelby we send our sincerest condolences.  Karen radiated love and kindness.  Her beautiful spirit touched all who had the honour and pleasure of knowing her.  Keep sweet memories of her close to your heart for times when sadness slips in. She loved you all so dearly.  Be kind to one another.     

Love  Jen and Ron, James and Jasmine, Hunter, Codi, and Shelby

Gord and Family, so sorry to hear of the passing your wife and mother. Deepest Sympathy to You and your Family.


       Bob Hunter, and Family.    Hamilton, Ont.

Our heart felt condolences to the Kerr family.  Karen, rest in peace, knowing you were loved by all.

SAC Summer Camp Staff

Karen brought joy and laughter into everyone's life.  She will truly be missed, but will be forever in our hearts.  Goodbye sweet angel.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kerr family in this time of sorrow. Karen was an amazing, strong, funny lady that we all loved. She will forever be in our hearts and memories. She was an amazing lady,neighbour and friend and will be truly missed by us. Our street will never be the same without her!  R.I.P Karen 

Love Kathy John Alexia and Kristina

My condolences to the Family for their loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Gerry Petty

I have such fun memories being a child in Karen's home.  Trevor and I had a blast together and I have vivid memories of Karen's constant love, joy and kindness to myself and anyone else who came through her door.  She was always looking to serve and make everyone know that they were cared about.  I now have amazing recent memories of seeing my own daughter come to love Karen in a very special way.  She will be missed by all of us.

Our sincere condolences to Gord and the family. Karen put up such a brave fight for so long.love Sandi Dunn, Wes, Lee and Mieke Leewis, TorontoS

My sincere condolences to the family. I knew Karen at Devin's Drive, and then, almost 5 years ago, our paths crossed again when my Mom moved into Sunrise. She truly was a ray of sunshine there- she connected with the residents and they responded in kind. She will be missed...

Karen has been a great neighbour and friend. She had a special connection with the children, albeit through chocolate. We will miss her immensely.

So sorry for the loss of an amazingly generous and caring mother.

Dear Shelby,
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this difficult time.
Lots of love,
Kerri

Karen  has been taken all too soon; but her cheerful outlook and sunny disposition will remain always with her family and those who knew and cared for her.     Mary Porter (Carol's Mom and Ellen 'sNanny).  Ballantrae, Ontario

So sad to hear about the passing of Karen, such a compassionate , kind and loving woman, who always had a smile on her face.  

 My first memory of Karen is when my kids were young and I went in to Kids Sports to get the newest Beanie baby, Karen was so helpful and by the time I got out of the store she had sold me not only the Beanie baby but two new outfits for my daughter.  Karen had such beautiful taste in clothing and jewelery. Working with Karen at Sunrise was such a joy, she brought such happiness to the workplace. The ways she answered the phone , "Happy Monday", the chocolate chip cookies she bake, and the kind words she always had for everyone.  

Rest in Peace Karen, you will be very missed by all your "peeps" at Sunrise 

My thoughts and prayers are with the Kerr family & friends

My deepest sympathy to the family.
Danny Quadrini

Karen was such a wonderful person with such a good sense of humour.
I will always remember her fondly and cherish the "happy days" we had around the kitchen table when the kids were little.
Our deepest condolences to you Gord, Trevor, Tracy, Shelby & family. RIP Karen xo
Sari & Milan Aleksich

We love you and we miss you every day! love always Trevor, Hallie & Max

I would see Karen walking her dogs, and we would always stop to chat and catch up. She was a lovely, caring woman and I am so sad she lost her fight. I know how much she struggled to stay on, and I understood with great heartache all she was going through. She was taken too soon. My heartfelt sympathies, Shelby and family. Your Mom is in our prayers. Anne and Melanie Anderson, Aurora, ON

My deepest condolences..karen trained me on the fourth floor at sunrise one of the first people i met there..she had such a way with the residents showing up a half hour early to ensure the residents had there special requests just so she could put a smile on their face..i respected karen so much because she had the biggest heart and really knew how to make people feel special im glad to say i had the privilege of knowing her..she will be deeply missed and may she rest in peace!

She was an absolutly wonderful person. Always so kind and happy. She will be missed by everyone.

My favorite memories of Karen are when our group of friends would get together for coffee after dropping the kids at school.  The conversation around the kitchen table was always lively and witty thanks to Karen, who had such a great sense of humour.  Those were happy times.  Later on, it was always a pleasure to run into Karen while out for a walk around our neighbourhood.  To Karen's family, please accept our condolences.  Linda & John Kaczor, Aurora, ON.

 My condolences to Gord and the family,Karen will be missed and remembered by so many, Saturdays will always be Chocolate chip cookie day.

My heart goes out to her beautiful family. Karen was one of most beautiful individuals both inside and out that I have ever met. She had a heart of gold.  She had this wonderful ability to make everyone around her feel special.  She was one in a billion. RIP Karen xo.

My deepest condolences to her family at this time.
Karen was a lovely and caring person. 
She will always be remembered by her Sunrise team by going out of her way to make our seniors happy. 
We miss you Karen.

Karen was one of the most inspirational souls I have ever met. I worked with her at Sunrise of Aurora. She trained me when I began.  We worked together for many years and there was never an unhappy staff member or Resident when she was there.  She was truly unique and would always answer the phone"Happy Sunday". Missed her so much when she left, miss her more now that she is gone. So very sorry for your loss.  Her family was everything to her
Brenda Power

Very sorry to hear about Karen. We were close friends many years ago and lost touch with each other. I am remembering our many coffee dates and play dates with our young children. Karen's friendship meant a lot to me and I am sorry we didn't keep in touch. I am thinking of Karen and her family at this time.

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Mrs. Karen Lynne Cole Kerr

21 mai 1956 – 26 mai 2015

Thompson Funeral Home

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