Karen A. Magnuson obituary

Karen A. Magnuson
1943-2018

MADISON — Karen A. Magnuson, 74, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018, at her home in Madison.
She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on June 9, 1943, to Claus and Lillian (Greta) Magnuson.

She graduated from Newtown High School in 1961. She continued her education in nursing, working in the field for a number of years. Karen worked at Walmart before retiring in 2016.
Karen was very active and enjoyed the outdoors. She had a special fondness for the Chain of Ponds, spending many weekends camping and enjoying the company of others around the campfire. She was an avid gardener and active participant in the community chorus.
She is survived by her life partner Robert Thompson; her two sisters, Claudia Magnuson of Montrose, Colo., and Greta Trott of Anson; children, Lisa (Johnson) Matchett, Karla Sevey-Dugas, Kenneth Johnson Jr., Kurtis Johnson and Lorne Johnson; grandchildren, Kristopher Matchett, Ashley Mercier, Kyle Dugas, Erin Sevey, Nicole Sevey, Kristen Johnson, Kamden Johnson; great-grandchildren, Kylie Mercier, and Everett Denham. Karen was predeceased by her grandson, Terry M. Matchett.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the First Congregational Church, 7 Meadow St., Bingham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Congregational Church, Bingham.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.