Karen Wester Newton

She was born in Honolulu, HI on August 19th, 1950 to the late John F. and Polly A. Wester.

Karen received a master’s degree in library science from the University of Maryland. She was a project manager for The Bureau of National Affairs for 31 years. Karen loved reading, writing, dark chocolate, high tea, bacon, family meals and the BBC. She wrote and published 17 novels and one novella. Karen was a lover of animals especially Beagles and cats. She was most proud of her children and grandchild.

Karen Newton is predeceased by her brother the late John Wester (Sharon), and survived by her husband of 43 years, Charles W. Newton, their children William W. Newton (Shannon) and Anne D. Newton, her grandchild Leona M. Newton, her brothers James Wester (Jennifer), her sister Robin Jorgenson (Brian) and many nieces and nephews. Family was always the most important thing in Karen’s life. Her memory will live on through them.

A memorial event will be held in late August 2024 in Maryland.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hope for Paws or the Maryland Food Bank.

The Parting Glass by The High Kings

Of all the money that e'er I hadI spent it in good companyAnd all the harm I've ever doneAlas, it was to none but me

And all I've done for want of witTo memory now I can't recallSo fill to me the parting glassGood night and joy be to you all

So fill to me the parting glassAnd drink a health whate'er befallsThen gently rise and softly callGood night and joy be to you all

Of all the comrades that e'er I hadThey're sorry for my going awayAnd all the sweethearts that e'er I hadThey'd wish me one more day to stay

But since it fell into my lotThat I should rise and you should notI'll gently rise and softly callGood night and joy be to you all

Fill to me the parting glassAnd drink a health whate'er befallsThen gently rise and softly callGood night and joy be to you all

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But since it fell into my lotThat I should rise and you should notI'll gently rise and softly callGood night and joy be to you all

So fill to me the parting glassAnd drink a health whate'er befallsThen gently rise and softly callGood night and joy be to you all

Good night and joy be to you all