With deep love and immense sadness we announce the passing of our mother at the Sault Area Hospital, on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the age of 78 with her son and daughter by her side.
Karen is reunited with her parents James and Artie Esposito. Forever loved and deeply missed by her children Darren (late Michelle) and Krissy Robidoux (Kevin). Proud Grama of Kylie Berthiaume (Micheal), Lyliana DiTommaso (Abe Elkin), Mya DiTommaso (Carter Kucher) and Kade Robidoux and Great Grama of Parker and Benson Berthiaume. Cherished sister of Pat Walker (late Ray), Ralph Esposito (Maria) and Janet Esposito (Jerry Ouellette). Special aunt of Marnie Walker (Jamie Hamilton), Dean Greco, Candice Esposito, Aaron Esposito (T.J.), Ryan DiTommaso (Sara), Krysten DiTommaso (Brent Edwards), Ashleigh MacLeod (late Rick) (Mir Shafiee), Anthony Tomasetti (Renee), late Ronnie Tomasetti and Riccardo DiTommaso and great aunt to many. Survived by her former husband and father of her children Nick DiTommaso. Daughter-in-law of Maria and the late Arnoldo DiTommaso. Sister-in-law of Jackie DiTommaso, Rose Rose (Larry) and Fausto DiTommaso (Gabriele). Special friend to many, including Beta Signa Phi Sorority for over 45 years, the Golden Girls, her bonus daughter Cathy Fisher, the NRCan lunch ladies and so many beyond.
Karen worked many years with the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board in the payroll department. After her retirement, she ventured in many different jobs such as Sears, OLG, Great West Life and NRCan.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses from 3B and 3C (Robbie and Charlie) at the SAH for their care and compassion.
Family and friends are invited to Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East, 705-759-2522) on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Funeral service to follow at 1 pm. Rev. Hamish Currie officiating. Friends and family are also invited to view the service online starting at 12:50 pm at www.funeraweb.tv and select Karen's name. The service can be viewed on the service day and anytime from then on up to 90 days. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donation (payable by cheque or online) to ARCH or to the Sault Area Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the family.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight.
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.