BAN, Karen Anne, (nee Denholm). Passed away peacefully at Hospice Waikato on Wednesday, 20th March 2024, after a courageous battle for many years. Aged 73 Years. Dearly loved wife to Graham. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Lynley & Chris, Craig and Philip. Adored grammy to Amanda, Sophia, Zac, Keira and Alex.
‘Special thanks to Waikato Hospice and Leamington Pharmacy for the wonderful support shown to Karen over the past 4 months.’
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge on Thursday, 28th March 2024 at 1:00pm followed by a private cremation. Donations to Hospice Waikato would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to the Ban Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
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5 Messages:
A beautiful service, so very well done to those who spoke as so difficult when emotional.
A privilege to be able to watch and take part in Cumbria, UK.
Fitting tribute to such a brave, stoic and wonderful person.
With love and condolence’s to all family and friends.
R.I.P. Resurgam Karen
P.S. I toasted you with Brian’s Christmas sloe gin from 2 years ago.
We here in the UK share your loss. Karen was a generous soul, a caring and loving mum, wife, and Grammy. We feel privileged to have known her and count her as a good and loyal friend.
A beautiful Lady , always smiling , always welcoming , you with Graham raised a beautiful family , your light will continue to shine through them.
Blessed to call you family , you will be so sadly missed .
Love to you all .
Kay Terry Shelby and Brooke .
A beautiful Lady , always smiling , always welcoming , you with Graham raised a beautiful family , your light will continue to shine through them.
Blessed to call you family , you will be so sadly missed ,Love to you all . Kay Terry Shelby and Brooke .
Missing you so much, Sis. I shall never forget your warm and loving presence. An example to all.
Love from Mariana