HILL, Karen Maureen

Karen Hill, daughter of the late Donald and Lydia MacInnis, wife of Robert Hill, passed away peacefully at home on December 14. Karen entered the world on December 25, 1935. After high school, Karen trained at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Glace Bay, where she obtained her RN in 1957. Following her RN, she completed a post-grad program in psychiatry at the Nova Scotia Hospital. After working for years at various hospitals and with the VON, Karen enjoyed volunteer work, taking courses in geriatrics at Mount St. Vincent University, and walking with Bob - her favourite pastime. During the summers, Karen loved to spend time at the family cottage on the Gulf Shore in Pugwash. There she would tend her garden, visit the neighbours, go to the beach, and of course, walk. Karen will be sadly missed by her loving family: husband, Robert "Bob"; sons, Chris and Joel (Cathy); daughter, Joanne (Paul) in Calgary; and her sisters Sheila and Delia. Karen was predeceased by her sister, Joan; and her brothers, Oliver, Zane, Linus, Tommy and Justin. Special thanks to those who helped make Karen comfortable during her brief illness, and Cathy, who kept the boys wellfed during a difficult time. Following Karen’s wishes, there will be no memorial service. In its place, Karen would love you to remember her by going for a nice walk. Cremation has taken place. In Karen’s memory, a donation to a charity would be appreciated.

Miss Me But Let Me Go (Anonymous) When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little-but not too long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared

Miss me - but let me go

For

this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone. It’s all part of the Master’s plan

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart

Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing

good deeds,

Miss me but let me go.