MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg
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Karen Marie Peeples, 63, of Cobourg, Ontario passed away peacefully with family by her side at Ed’s House on December 3, 2024. Karen fought a hard battle with cancer but throughout everything, she never lost her sense of humor. Loved always by her husband Bill, and daughters Amanda (Josh) and Jennifer (Aaron) and Granddaughter Madison (who she affectionally called Pod). Beloved daughter of Marlene Caffin and predeceased father Alfred “Pete” Caffin. She will also be missed by her “Furry Grandchildren” Oliver, Quinn, Bailey, Allister & Lily.
A Special Thank You to the Staff at Ed’s House, and Dr. Mulé, for their support and amazing care.
A celebration to remember the life of Karen will take place at MacCoubrey Funeral Home 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 pm, with words of remembrance taking place at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society.
The words of remembrance will be live streamed at 2 pm. (Just go to www.MacCoubrey.com and scroll down to Karen’s photo and push watch video under her photo)
My condolences to Karen's family. We used to play together in our younger years in the neighborhood. May Karen rest in peace
Bill - my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Keep those great memories close!
I have known Karen for many years. She & her parents lived near by. She was a lovely person who will be missed. Our condolences to her family.
To Karen’s family I would like to offer my sincere heartfelt condolences. I only knew Karen professionally through being a client at the Hustler law office. I would like to say that Karen was a delight to deal with whenever I crossed her path. As Mr. Hustler stated below it was sometimes under stressful conditions that people attend the law office and I concur that Karen’s beautiful smile and witty sense of humour made the experience easier. Cherish your memories and they will give you strength during this difficult time. Andrew Hickerson
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Bill and family, please accept our sincere condolences on Karen’s passing. Gord & Ann Oosterhof
Remembering the fun times I had with Karen threw our high school years! And we would still laugh at them whenever we ran into each other.
Dear Bill and Family, Our sincerest condlences at the loss of Karen, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Brian and the Over-50 shinny guys.
Bill and family, Lil and I were saddened to hear of Karen's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Bill, Sorry to read about the passing of Karen, she was a lovely Lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Eva
Keep all the memories of your Mom close to your heart. Sorry for your loss Francis and Val English
My deepest condolences to Karens family, we went to school together and she always said hi when I saw her around town. She was a lovely person, may you rest in peace.
Bill and family. My sincere condolences are with you and your family, during these difficult times.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
So sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences to you and your family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
Jenn. So sorry for the loss of your beloved mother.
Please accept our condolences in your loss Gone too soon
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Dear Bill, Amanda, My sincere condolences to you both and the rest of your family. Karen was an absolute joy with a smile and laugh that could light up any room. I would always look forward to visiting her at the office and through our many conversations I know how much she loved her family. She will be missed by so many.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
So very sorry for your loss. Karen always had a smile for us when we saw her.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Bill and family, Thinking of you at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
Marlene, Bill and family, I was so saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. She was a very dear childhood friend and she always made me smile. I will cherish my many happy memories. Susan Ross Beer
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
So sorry Bill and girls.RIP Karen
Jenn and family, Please accept our deepest sympathies. “You need only look in your heart to find what is lost."
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Bill & family, So very sorry to hear about Karen's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts. Please accept my condolences. RIP, Terry
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I saw Karen many times after she was diagnosed and marvelled over her continued positivity.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
So sorry for your loss the family is in my thoughts and prayers. She was a lovely person and her smile made you smile Rip
I was saddened to hear of Karen's passing. I knew her as Karen Caffin and worked with her many years ago at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. She was a very kind, caring and patient addition to our Nursery/Church school program. She will be missed.
I was greatly saddened to learn of Karen’s passing. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Karen for 7 years. Her presence had the ability to make everyone’s day a little bit brighter. Bob and I extend our condolences to the Peeples’ family. She will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
So very sorry to hear about Karen. Our condolences to Bill and his family. Sylvia and Ray
Marlene and Bill, sincere condolences to your family. A beautiful sole taken too soon. Mark and Diane
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Amanda and family, so sorry for your loss.
Bill and family, our condolences are with you at this challenging time! Blessings of peace and comfort to each of you.. Bernie and Family.
Bill and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Keep all your precious memories close to your heart.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity: Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Marlene, Bill, Amanda and Jennifer. We are so very sad to hear of Karen’s passing. We have known Karen since her teen years and watched her grow into a wonderful woman, wife and mother. She loved and was deeply devolved to her husband and daughters, and her dear mother Marlene. The hole she leaves is great but her beautiful smile and spirit will go on forever. Rest in peace dear friend! Mary, Don, and Kevin
Oh so sorry of Karens passing. She was the happiest person on earth. Always so positive. I loved her fun family stories. I hope you will always remember her laughing. Forever missed never forgotten
Mrs. Caffin, Bill, Amanda and Jennifer, Linda and I were deeply saddened to hear of Karen's passing. From the day, about forty years ago, that Vito Targon and I interviewed Karen for the receptionist position at Targon & Hustler, two attributes stood out that will always be remembered: her friendly, warm smile and her sense of humour. Over the years Karen welcomed the clients of Vito, Greg Kay, Janet Halliday, Linda Lyons, Richard and Jim Irvine, Kady McCourt, Nadim Kurji and me. As can be imagined, people attending a lawyer's office are often under considerable stress and nervous apprehension. Karen was the perfect antidote. She would start with her warm, almost shy, smile and move ahead with friendly banter that went a long way toward calming stress and soothing apprehension. Karen had the uncanny ability to assess a client's tensions as soon as the client came to her desk. Karen also had a great sense of humour and, if a client told a funny story the punch-line would be greeted with Karen's unrestrained laughter. The was no governor on Karen's laughter, if it was funny, she laughed ... and then she laughed some more! In reading the many condolences extended to you it is very clear that the impact Karen had on her working friends was mirrored in her friendships away from the office. All saw her for what she was: a wonderful, empathetic person with a warm and beautiful smile and a wicked sense of humour. Peter Hustler
Our deepest condolences to Bill and your girls. We were so saddened to hear of your loss of Karin. I worked with Karin for many years, and it was always a pleasure every day. Such a happy smiling person. She will be missed.
My deepest condolences Bill and Family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
My deepest condolences to you Bill, Amanda, Jennifer and your extended family. Karen was a wonderful woman. I loved my conversations with her when we'd meet. She had such a wonderful sense of humour and such a big smile. It was one that you couldn't help but smile back. She will be missed greatly. I hope you find peace in knowing the joy she brought to others and that she is no longer suffering. My thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. Lori Depaepe
Bill and family, my heart felt condolences. Karen was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. I enjoyed working with her and sharing many stories and laughs. One thing she always talked about was her family and how much her family meant to her. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Deepest condolences to Bill and family on Karen's passing. She had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Gather comfort in knowing she will live on forever in our hearts.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sorry to hear of Karen's passing. My condolences to you Bill, and all your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
My condolences to Bill and the entire family for your loss of your wife, mother and best friend. May she rest in peace
Karen was a kind & gentle person We have many fond memories of her from St Andrews. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Danielle, Melissa,& Michelle Kennedy
Hello Amanda and family, So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Sincerely, Mike Champagne
May you rest in peace Karen. To family and friends my condolences and my thoughts are with you. ♥️♥️ Darrell
Bill and families. I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. God Bless.
Dear Marlene and Karen's family...please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. May your memories comfort you all in the days ahead.?
Our sincere Condolences Bill Amanda Jenn . Karen really loved her family . You would see Karen with her girls and granddaughter and everyone was always smiling and laughing. You will be missed in the neighbourhood Karen .
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts of love and comfort.
Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family Special Hugs for Marlene
Mrs. Caffin, Bill, Jenn, Amanda, and family, I am so sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. Thinking of you all during this incredibly challenging time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
To Bill and family.So Sorry to hear this news.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Deepest condolences to Marlene, Bill, Jennifer and Amanda. Karen was a ray of sunshine. She will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, good humour and ever present smile.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Bill, thinking of you and your family. Those who live in our memories are truly never gone
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Marlene, Bill, Amanda, Jennifer and families; we offer our heartfelt sympathies on Karen's passing. Keep on talking about your memories and great times that you had together. Karen was a great co-worker and dear friend for a lot of years. I will miss her.
Our thoughts are with you and the family in this time of grief.Karen will be missed by all who knew her. Scott and Tina Huffman
Bill and family, We are so very sorry to hear about Karen's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family during this sad time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Bill, Jennifer, Amanda and families, we are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Bill and family thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Karen was alway so much fun to talk too and visit with when I dropped into the office. Always such a great sense of humour and so kind. Hold on to all your great memories together, I know she will be greatly missed.
Dear Marlene and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Amanda and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Marlene, Bill, Jennifer, Amanda and family I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Karen. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time Andrea & John
Bill, Amanda, Jennifer & families, So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time ❤️❤️❤️
Marlene, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter Karen’s passing. Hang on to all your wonderful memories. Prayers to your family. Deepest condolences.
Marlene & family, so saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you .Please accept my sincere condolences.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Marlene, Bill and family. I'm so very sorry for your loss, Karen was a very nice person with a beautiful smile. You are in my thoughts❤️
Bill, I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Haven't seen you in years but I feel your pain. Thinking of you & your family. Cathy Wegg Edwards
Dear Bill & family, So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. You have raised a wonderful family together. I have fond memories of working with her in summers at Borg Warner. Sincere condolences, Karen
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. There are no words of comfort to ease your pain. I only met Karen once on her trip to Alberta with Bill a few years ago and remember her beautiful smile, humor, and kind heart. May all your wonderful memories comfort you during this heartbreaking time.
So sorry to hear of Karen's passing, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Bill, Amanda and Jennifer, so very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Karen was always so helpful and pleasant to work with during my dealings with her in the lawyers office. I know that you will miss her very much but I also know from the stories that you shared over the years Bill that you have lots of memories of happy times spent on trips and holidays and hopefully those memories will help you through the coming days and weeks. Please accept my condolences,
To the Peeples family I send my deepest condolences. Karen was an awesome person and you all will truly miss her. She is at peace now and no more suffering. Wishing you all the best at this unfortunate time.
Karen will always be remembered by many as a fellow law girl. She always had a smile. She will be missed. My condolences to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Please accept our sincere condolences.. Joe and Sharon
So sorry for your loss, Bill. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Bill and family, Sending sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Keep your memories close.
Bill and family Our condolences on Karen's passing.
To Bill and family my sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Love Janine
My deepest deepest sympathy Bill and Amanda and Jennifer and extended family and also extended families. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Dear Bill, Amanda, Jennifer, Marlene and family. We are so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. We have so many fond memories of Karen from our many hockey tournaments.. always a smile on Karen’s face regardless if they won or lost. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Peeples family at this difficult time The Gray family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Karen. May your memories of the good times help you through this sad time.
Bill and family, so sorry for your loss! Our hearts are with you. Memories are never forgotten.
I was Karen's dental hygienist for a number of years. She was always so sweet and happy. She talked about her family all the time. I always enjoyed seeing her. I am sorry for your loss
My condolences to you and your family
Karen will be missed by all who knew her. With her great sense of humour and warm personality she fit perfectly into the Peeples family . All my love to Billy, Amanda, and Jennifer and extended family including of course her beloved Madison. I send this on behalf of the Peeples family in Alberta.
Sorry for your loss. Our condelences to the family. Karen will be dearly missed.
Bill and family, Very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother. She always seemed to have a smile. Our most sincere condolences, Rosie and Dave
Bill and the Peeples family, My heart goes out to you and your girls. Cherish the many memories of your wife and share them regularly with one another. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Karen Marie Peeples September 17, 1961 - December 3, 2024 ~ REST IN PEACE ~
Dear Bill, Amanda, Jennifer and family, I am so sad to hear of Karen’s passing she was so kind, lovely lady and she was awesome neighbour to have for 15 years, please except sincere condolences. Barbara xoxo
Cousin Bill and all your family...our thoughts are with you. So very sad for your loss. We hope you are comforted by the outpouring of love we are sure you will receive. Love Craig, Heather, CJ and Hadleigh McCracken.
Bill and family so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife.
Bill, my sincere condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Bill and family so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. She was a wonderful person, keep all your wonderful memories close at heart.
Sending my deepest condolences Bill to you and your family for your loss of Karen..May she she Rest In Peace
Bill My sincere condolences to you and your family at this incredibly difficult time.
Bill, Amanda, Jennifer and families. We are so very sad to hear of Karen's passing. We will be thinking of you all. Hugs! Bob & Deb
Bill and family Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time
I am so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. She was a caring and kind woman and she will be missed by many. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Bill and Family .!! So Sorry For Your Loss..!! Way To Young To Leave Us..!! Our Thought and Hearts Are WithYou At This Time..!! May God Bless..!!
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.