Obituary of Karen DeGroot

De GROOT, Karen Anne (nee Johansen) Surrounded by family, Karen passed away on Sunday, September 9th, 2012 at the age of 68. Wife of John De Groot, mother of Tim (Cynthia Ferguson) De Groot, Anne Elise (Bruce) Hall and Krista (Peter Jacques) De Groot and doting grandmother to Collin, Tyler, Owen, Gwyneth, Jack, Charlotte and Paul. Karen will be greatly missed by family, countless additional "children" whom she mothered during her lifetime, as well as dear friends and neighbours. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Karen's life at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14th, followed by a reception. If desired, donations may be made to Kensington Hospice or World Literacy Canada. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.