Karie Lee Bresnahan

Karie Lee Bresnahan, 66, of Conway, and formerly of Northumberland, New Hampshire passed away surrounded by family on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a family whose lives she shaped with quiet strength, boundless love, and a wit that could light up any room.

Karie was many things to many people - a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, but to those who knew her best, she was simply irreplaceable. She approached everything he did with an extraordinary work ethic and a tireless dedication that inspired all who knew her. Her resourcefulness was matched only by her generosity - she was the kind of person who never hesitated to roll up her sleeves for someone in need, giving of herself freely and without expectation. Through everything, her sharp wit and one-of-a-kind sense of humor kept everyone around her smiling.

Karie loved to quilt and often made handmade gifts for her loved ones. She adored any time she was able to spend with her family, specifically her grandchildren who she thought the world of and loved beyond measure.

Karie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Brian Bresnahan of Conway, New Hampshire; her daughters Leanne Van Tuyl and her husband Scott Van Tuyl of Phoenix, Arizona, and Shannon Davenport and her husband Adam Davenport, of Conway, New Hampshire; her son Benjamin Bresnahan, of Tucson, Arizona; her stepson Darrell Bresnahan and his wife Jennifer Bresnahan of Port Orchard, Washington; and her grandchildren Zakary Van Tuyl, Macie Harris, and Malcolm Davenport. She also leaves behind four siblings, Kathy Shannon, Bradley Shannon, Brenden Shannon, and Brian Shannon as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Sandra Shannon as well as a sister, Lynn Bourgault.

The family will hold a celebration of Karie's life later this spring.

She was deeply loved, and she will be deeply missed.

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