Kathy Nadeau Karas

Kathleen M. “Kathy” (Nadeau) Karas 62, loving wife of Richard L. Karas for over 36 years passed away on July 27, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born Sept. 28, 1948 in Waterville, ME daughter of Wilmer B. Nadeau and the late Jeannette M. (Gurney) Nadeau. She graduated from Waterville High School Class of 67’ Later in life she pursued her degree as an Occupational Therapist. She was employed by ECHN at Woodlake of Tolland for over 18 years as an OT. Kathy loved to read on her porch at her home in South Thomaston, Maine. Along with her passion of reading she loved puzzles, music and dancing.

She is survived by her husband Richard of Hartford: her father Wilmer B. Nadeau of East Hartford: her children Christina Henderson and her husband Brad of Jones, OK, son Timothy Ashford of Greenville, SC, and Jamie Karas of Jones, OK: four grandchildren Angelica and Ethan Henderson, Veronica Ashford and Jamie Lee Karas: six siblings Dr. David Nadeau and his wife Mary of Beaumont, CA, Stephen Nadeau of East Hartford, Susan Hagenow and her husband John of Fryeburg, ME, Gregory Nadeau and his wife Michelle of East Hartford, Karen Leitao and her husband Mike of Coventry, and Mike Nadeau and his wife Becky of Colchester: and her beloved dog Coco: along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be Monday August 1st at 9am from the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Peace Church, 370 May Road, all in East Hartford, with Rev. James Nock officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be Sunday July 31st from 4-8 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kathy’s memory to the Saint Francis Foundation, Hospice and Pain Management, 95 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105-1299 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.