DYKENS, Karen Angelena

Karen Angelena Dykens, 66 of Belmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. She was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Eagles) Dykens. She loved hunting, fishing, camping and in her later years, she enjoyed spending time with her friends, scrapbooking and quilting. Karen also treasured her volunteer work at the Colchester Food Bank. Karen is survived by her daughter, Wanda (Robert) Forrest, Halifax; step-daughters, Joanne (Marshall) Weir, Belmont, Patty Weir, Glenholme; step-son, Percy (Marilyn) Murray, London, ON; brothers, Gerry (Linda) Dykens, Debert, Owen Dykens, Debert; sister, Fern (Doug) Lattie, Truro; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Karen was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Roode; step-son, F. Greggory Roode; sisters, Marlene and Ellen; brother, James, and sister-in-law, Audrey Dykens. A very special thank you to all the nurses and doctors in the ER, ICU, 3 East Wing and Palliative Care for the wonderful care you all gave while looking after Karen. There will be no visitation or formal funeral service by request. A Gathering in Remembrance of Karen, will be held on January 11, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Debert Legion, all are welcome. A Graveside Service will be held in the spring in the Middle Road Cemetery, Debert for family and friends. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Colchester Food Bank or charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4P 1B9 (902-679-2822). Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.serenityfuneralhome.ca.