Karen A. Spencer

AUBURN - Karen A. Spencer, 68, a resident of Auburn died Tuesday afternoon at the Hospice House following a brief illness with family be her side. She was born in Lewiston, April 27, 1943, the daughter of William and Rose A. (Gilbert) Colburn. Karen grew up in East Auburn and was a graduate of Edward Little High School. She married the love of her life, Donald Spencer on July 15, 1960. Her hobbies included making crafts, art, quilting, and knitting. She also loved to dance and enjoyed swimming especially at Range Pond and Popham Beach. Survivors include her mother, Rose Bouchard of Auburn; two daughters, Cindy Vachon and her husband Jeffrey of Saco and Vicky Haley and her husband Jonathan of Palm Coast, FL; and one sister, Kathy Bouchard and her husband, Dan O’Leary of Scarborough. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Brandi Swanson and her husband, Erik; Devyn Cote, Kyle Vachon, Keagan Cote, Jagger Haley, and Lovie Haley. Besides her father, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald Spencer, and one brother, Kenneth Colburn. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com SPENCER died in Auburn, July 12, 2011, Mrs. Karen A. Spencer age 68 years a resident of Auburn. Memorial services honoring Karen’s life will be held SUNDAY, July 24th at 12:00PM from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son with Chaplain Lissa Bradford presiding. Committal prayers to follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations in Karen’s memory may be made to The Hospice House 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, ME 04210. Family and friends are invited to visit one hour prior to services at DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449