GAUCHIER, Karen
We, the family of Karen Mary (Duprey) Gauchier regret to announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the age of 52 years.
Karen was born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia and was residing in Edson, Alberta.
Karen liked to do paper mache and loved to travel unless she had to drive, one of her occasional stops with her husband Ed was at the casino where she liked to try her luck, she also loved to relax and play her games on the computer.
While living in Cape Breton, Karen worked at Simons Restaurant in New Waterford then the Peking Restaurant in Sydney for many years, wanting a change from waitressing she tried her hand at a call center where she made many friends before moving to Alberta. Upon arriving in Alberta, Karen joined UA92 and had worked as a labourer up to her passing.
Karen is survived by her loving husband Edward Gauchier the love of her life. Her beautiful daughter's Nicole MacCormick and Kandice Duprey, step daughters Keisha Desjarlais and Keira Gomuwka, mother Elizabeth (Betty) Duprey, sisters Linda (Scott) Graham and Lynn Quigley; nieces Lonita Graham , Ashley Brown, Melissa Quigley, and nephews Micheal Roach and Robbie Gillis; mother in law Georgina and father in law Lloyd Gauchier; sisters in law Sherry Lynn (Larry) Gauchier, Shelly (Stanley Jr) Belcourt, and Gloria (Bill) Desjarlais; and best friend Rachel Keigan, along with many Aunts & Uncles.
She was predeceased by father Albert (Bee) Duprey, brother Albert JR Duprey puerperal grandparents Baptise and Cesarine Duprey, Henry and Julia Fougere, brothers in law David Quigley, and Lloyd (Son) Gauchier.
In keeping with Karen wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service held on Thursday, November 17 at 11:00 am in the Marlboro Hall in Edson, Alberta. At a later date a graveside service and luncheon will be held back in Cape Breton where Karen wanted to be buried alongside her father and brother.
As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Karen, memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation ~ 5241 Calgary Trail NW, Suite 144 Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5G8.
Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website www.edsonfuneralhome.com.
Foothills Memorial Chapel, Edson Funeral Home Ltd.
have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.
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