Karen O'Connor DiFilippo

May 1, 1952-July 14, 2014

Heaven welcomed an angel before dawn on Monday morning. Despite all the prayers of family and friends, God felt that His need was greater than ours.

Karen leaves to mourn her husband of 39 years, Joe, as well as her two sons Kevin and Mark. She is survived by her father James Eric O'Connor, his wife Marjorie, as well as her sister Marion and her brother Stephen, all from Cincinnati, Ohio. She will be deeply missed by many relatives and friends.

Karen retired as school secretary at Miss Edgars and Miss Cramps School in June 2013, after 22 years of service. She always said that the girls at E.C.S. were like the daughters she never had. She touched many of their lives as well as being touched by many of them.

The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Owen for his effort in treating Karen. Dr. Marc Hamel, you know how much your sessions meant to Karen: she was always looking forward to talking with you. Vivianne Amos, her pivot nurse, how can we ever thank you for your continuous efforts to help and reassure Karen. The nursing staff on the Oncology floor as well as in Palliative care, you were truly very special. Sue Robert, you were always there for both Karen and Joe. Members of the family and friends who were at the hospital with us, your presence and words of comfort were truly appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cedars Cancer Institute, in loving memory of Karen O'Connor. Contributions can be mailed to 2015 Guy St., Suite 900, Montreal, QC, H3H 2R9, or made by phone at 514-843-1606, or via their website at www.cedars.ca.