Born in North Sydney on September 18, 1976 to Sherry and the late Errol Grant, Karen was a private, quiet person with a loving heart and great courage to face life's challenges.
Karen is survived by her longtime partner Brian Colford, her mother Sherry Grant, siblings Troy (Samantha) and Kevin, nephews Grayson and Felix.
Karen was predeceased by her father Errol Grant, both her maternal and paternal grandparents as well as her uncle Doug Forrest.
Inurnment will take place in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family by visiting fillmoreandwhitman.com.