Obituaries

To Tana, Shaun, Darian and Tia and the extended Mallory family – my deepest condolences. I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom, grandmother and sister. Karen was indeed all that you’ve written about her. I first met Karen as a result of a summer working with Tana. I was warmly welcomed into her home. She loved to laugh, always quick witted and a truly caring person. I am so glad I got to know her.

Sincere condolences to Karen’s family at this time. I have very fond memories of singing with Karen in St. George's choir. She knew the music very well, and it was great to learn from her. She was very caring, and had a wonderful sense of humour. I also really appreciated her comforting presence and concern for me when my brother passed six years ago. She will be missed.

My sincere condolences to all of Karen's family and friends. I worked with Karen at Bonnycastle School for many years both as a teacher and as an administrator. She called me her "puppy principal". I will remember her as a great listener and the sage advice she offered. I always felt comforted and inspired after talking to Karen. I remember all her lovely notes, especially those on the staff whiteboard either wishing us a restful holiday or a cheerful welcome back to school. She will be remembered as the wise and loving lady so many of us knew and treasured.

Karen Mallory I met Karen because I was fortunate enough to be friends with her son, Shaun. It is no exaggeration to say that Karen was a second mom to me through my high school and undergrad years in Winnipeg. My parents were pursuing their careers, my sister had moved out, so I had little home life of my own. Karen encouraged me to share hers. I often ate dinner with the Mallorys as many as four or five nights a week. If I went to the Malloy home and Shaun was at work, Karen would offer tea, food or company. I was not the only adoptive family member Karen embraced. There were a number of other friends of the Malloy children, children of neighbors, children of friends, employees of Cairns Children’s Centre. Karen loved and supported them all. I want to share my favorite Karen story, but it has been more than thirty years and some of the details have faded from my memory. I can’t remember Karen’s exact words. Mostly I remember how it felt. Some event in my personal life was hurting me, and delivering ongoing hurt. Of course, Karen noticed. She taught me a coping strategy, and gave me a token to be the focus of that strategy. A glass marble that I could carry as long as I needed. She taught me that I didn’t have to take in the hurt, that I could direct it into the marble. I carried it for months, but eventually I was able to set it aside, just as Karen said. I still have the marble, even though I don’t need to carry it anymore. Love and condolences to Shaun, Tana, Tia and the rest of the family. Chris Hawthorne

Saddened to read of Karen's death. You will miss her very much! Thinking of all of you, and sending love.

“As always, we abide.” My children and I had the honour and benefit of knowing Karen through Cairn’s Children’s Centre. Her friendship and wise counsel through those years, as well as the support while I was on the board there, are cherished. Her laughter and boundless caring for all around her made all feel welcome. Condolences to Tia and the whole family during this difficult time from myself, Nicholas and Jacqueline. May your memories of her bring you comfort, strength and hope. Kathy Suderman