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Sal Spitale posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
I was truly saddened to hear of Karen's passing. In my time with Karen I knew a person full of life, love, energy, compassion, and free of judgement. She enriched my life and so many others and for that I will always be grateful and hold her in highest regard. I hope you find peace Karen.
Michelle Blake lit a candle
Sunday, February 16, 2020
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I still can’t believe this, I love you Karen, I have such fond memories of you. All the time we spent together playing basketball, handball and winning Ontario Championship. Tourneys and weekends and sleepovers, jokes all day all night. When you played soccer with me your senior year, what a treat that was. Priceless really, because you had never played before and rocked it!! Those last couple months, before you went off to Western and we played in that Toronto summer league together, just us two with all those university juniors and seniors, ooooh how I wish that I could go back in time for even a second... Our sports family, nothing like it. I can see your beautiful smile, piercing gorgeous blue eyes and hear your soft gentle voice. You were and amazing person, this really hurts. I’m trying not to question it; I find comfort knowing that you are in a much better place. Sending my love and prayers to your family. Rest In Peace my dear friend, God Bless you. Xoxoxoxoxoxo
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Michelle Blake planted a tree in memory of Karen Wardell
Sunday, February 16, 2020
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I have so many fond memories of you. I love you Karen, rest in eternal peace my dear friend. Sending my love to you family. God bless xoxo
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Barbara Coleman posted a condolence
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Julie, Cora,, Elton, Stephanie, Renee and Andrea wish to extend their condolences to the family of Karen Wardell. They have made a donation to the Toronto Zoo in memory of Karen.
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Maria Hubble lit a candle
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Dear Brian and Sandra
Thinking of both of you a lot and praying for you. I wish I was there to comfort you. My lovely niece Karen was so beautiful and though I never got the chance to meet her I loved hearing all about her and her many talents.
With lots of love from Auntie Maria
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mariahubble@outlook.com lit a candle
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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I want to send my love to my niece Sandra and family and my brother Brian. I have been thinking of you a lot. I have also been thinking of Karen's mother Barbara. I never got around to meeting my niece Karen however she was always in my heart.
Love from Maria Luke ijaz smaragda.. XXXXXX
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Maria, Ijaz, Luke and Smaragda planted a tree in memory of Karen Wardell
Monday, February 10, 2020
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As you grieve know that we are thinking of you and praying for you in memory of Karen.
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Gillian Andersen posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Karen. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Sending love to her family at this difficult time.
Gillian (Green) Andersen
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Andrea posted a condolence
Monday, February 3, 2020
I've known Karen since grade 10, but didn't know her as well as my husband, Brad did. They became the closest of friends in their 20s (thanks to College Pro) and they really looked out for each other. Karen loved her family immensely, especially her beautiful nieces. She was so proud of them and loved spending time with them. From what I've been told, she had a special bond with her dad. Yes, she was an amazing athlete, but she was so much more. She was one of the nicest, most genuine, caring, people you could meet. Beautiful on the inside and out. Smart and talented, with so much charisma and confidence. Karen was always smiling and happy to run into old friends. Her love of nutrition, health and wellness shone through in every post made on social media; another way Karen felt she could help people. She remembered special dates, like birthdays and anniversaries and always sent a message of well wishes. Little things that mean so much. Karen will be greatly missed and will always be remembered as an incredibly special person.
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Dedrie White posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2020
As requested, a donation has been made in Karen’s memory-to the Toronto Zoo. Wishing you love and peace.
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Goran planted a tree in memory of Karen Wardell
Friday, January 31, 2020
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Que descanses en paz!! Un abrazo fuerte!!
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Yvonne lit a candle
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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I’m so sorry to hear the news of my friend and maybe one of the first friends in my life. The Ritter cres crew was the best! I’m at a loss as to what to say and My sincere condolences to the family and her many friends
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Amanda Waines Pablo planted a tree in memory of Karen Wardell
Monday, January 27, 2020
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I am absolutely devastated.
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Tamara Watt-Paulik posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2020
Karen, I am very sad to hear of your passing. We played Markham Rep Basketball together many moons ago. When I first joined the team I remember being nervous and intimidated. You were this very friendly and bright smiled girl, who welcomed me right away. I always looked up to you. You were a great ball player and friend. Last time i saw you in the dental office if was nice to catch up. My thought are with your family at this difficult time. May you rest in peace my friend. xoxo
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Deborah D lit a candle
Monday, January 27, 2020
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Thinking of you Karen, with such fond memories since our elementary school days! Will miss you dearly and send you and your family hugs and love, with thoughts and prayers.
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Patricia Johnson lit a candle
Saturday, January 25, 2020
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My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. The sweet memories of Karen will live on forever.
Love always,
Pat Johnson
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R Wardell planted a tree in memory of Karen Wardell
Saturday, January 25, 2020
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"Karen Wardell" will remain in our hearts forever.
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Dino Litonjua lit a candle
Friday, January 24, 2020
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Rip Karen. Gone too soon. Condolence to family and friends.
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Frank Nardone lit a candle
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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I am stunned and pained by your loss, our loss.
Karen entered my life when I was teaching and coaching at MDHS.
She was an important leader on some very special championship teams I had the privilege to coach. What made those teams special was not the winning but, rather, the chemistry and the bond that developed between the players. They were so tight that they essentially became sisters to each other.
It is something that I had never seen as a player or coach prior or after. And Karen played a huge part in developing that chemistry and bond.
What I remember most about her was how contagious her smile was; how disarming her sense of humour was; how her personality and her heart exuded kindness and compassion. Those qualities of Karen’s were obvious to all then and throughout her life.
During my career, I always kept a photo on my desk of Jackie Robinson’s tombstone that I used as motivation to try to be my best everyday; it read: “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives”. What I did not see coming was the impact Karen and her sister teammates made on my life. It is something that I will never forget.
Karen’s life was indeed important because of the impact she made not just on my life but on the lives of so many others and I am consoled by the thought that she will live on in my memory and the memories of everyone she touched.
Rest in Peace, Karen. You will be missed but never forgotten.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Frank Nardone
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Sarah lit a candle
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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Karen, words cannot express how much you will be missed. Although it had been many year since we saw each other, I have many fond memories of our time as friends in public school. Know that you will be dearly missed and I hope you are at peace.
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Hillary Rendell posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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Karen, I am completely heartbroken over hearing of your passing. I am unable to find the words to express the sadness over your loss. You were kind, funny, smart and sweet, and the world is a lesser place without you in it. We had so many fun and crazy times together, going out and getting into trouble (just a little), studying (not really), just staying in and watching Ten Things I Hate About You (which I still love to this day because of you). I can't express how much I am going to miss you. All my love to your family.
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Bria Evenson planted a tree in memory of Karen Wardell
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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Karen...My vibrant, kind and nurturing friend. my heart breaks to hear of your loss. I will hold our memories close.
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A tree was planted in memory of Karen Wardell
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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Shawn Bass lit a candle
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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Karen was such an inspiration to many people. One of the kindest sweetest and most genuine person I’ve ever known. Her passing leaves a large void in my life.
We shared many conversations and plenty of laughs together. I’m truly going to miss having her in my life.
I hope she knows how deeply her friends loved her and perhaps now she can find peace.
Namaste Karen.
Loads of love and respect.
Your good friend, Shawn
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Kim Hawley posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Karen and I played on a few teams together in high school and I will always remember the effort she made to help me fit in with others. It’s the first thing I thought of when I heard the sad news. My deepest condolences to all of her friends and family xoxo.
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