Karen O’Hearn, 60, formerly of Franklin, died suddenly on January 2nd 2019, at home asleep in her bed. She was born on the 18th of November 1958 in New London, CT, to the late Reginald and Wanda. She attended New London High School, Nursing School in Vermont, and Three Rivers Community College where she achieved her Registered Nursing Degree in 1999. She married to W. Stephen (Stretch) O'Hearn Jr. in 1986. He predeceased her in 2014. Karen worked at Norwich Pediatric Group and then the William W. Backus hospital for a combined 30 years of service. She is best known for her caring, giving nature and the compassionate care given to the children and other patients she cared for. She was always ready and willing to give the shirt off of her back if it would help someone else. She was an avid crafter, seamstress with her trusty Singer machine, and a loving caring mother, wife and sister. Karen is survived by her brother Fred Trombley of Preston and her two sons William O'Hearn III M.D. and Andrew O'Hearn.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 14th, 2019 at 9A.M. in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London, CT. To leave a condolence or sign the online guest book, please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com.
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