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Karen Arnfast

Karen Arnfast

ARNFAST, Karen Leigh – 72, Valley, Colchester County, passed away peacefully, with loving family at her side, on Monday morning, May 23, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.
Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, she was the only daughter of the late Arthur Leonard and Mary Catherine (Kingan) Earle and was raised in Sydney, NS. 
Karen and her husband David of 55 years were married in Sydney and lived in PEI, relocating later with their young family to Nova Scotia. Her professional career included work for a Federal Government program providing computerized record-keeping for farms businesses in central Nova Scotia. Karen made many close connections with the farmers and their families that she visited regularly. Later she established her own successful business providing better service to a number of farm clients. 
Upon retirement, Karen became active volunteering as a member of Valley United Church where she had served in various capacities over the years and also as a member of the Truro Music Festival Board. Among her many hobbies and interests, she enjoyed singing with Cantabile Singers of Truro, bowling with Women’s Institute League in New Glasgow, being a proud supporter of the many activities of her children and grandchildren, gardening and spending time at Harbour Light Campground. Her enjoyment of traveling and camping began as a child with her parents and continued with her own young family and resumed later in retirement.
Over the years, Karen and David enjoyed collecting antique furniture and other collectible items and after retirement, they pursued this passion by attending antique sales and auctions as buyers, restoring and re-selling items in various antique shows and fair events across the Maritimes. Over the years, Karen enjoyed the company of many K-9 companions, most recently a golden-doodle named Joey. Above all, Karen was the matriarch of her family, and took immense pleasure in hosting and preparing for special events that brought her family and friends together.
Karen is survived by her loving husband, David; children, Esben (Monique) Arnfast, Valley; Patricia “Pat” (Richard) Ansell, Eastern Passage; Paul (Faye) Arnfast, Truro; grandchildren, Kimberley (Mike), Benjamin, Oliver; great grandchild, Myles.
Special thanks are extended to Dr. K. Shen and the wonderful staff of Palliative Care Unit and Emergency Room Department at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, VON, The Hepatology Clinic at Victoria General Hospital along with other caring friends and professionals.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall–Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Karen’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2016, at First United Church, 711 Prince Street, Truro. Reception will follow in Memorial Hall.
Family flowers only.
If so desired, donations in Karen’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Karen’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
 

 

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