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Karen Ann
Clark
Feb 27, 1945 — Aug 25, 2026
New Bedford, MA
Karen Ann Clark, departed this world on August 25, 2026, leaving behind a life that was nothing short of remarkable. Born on February 27, 1945, in Stoneham, MA, Karen was a beacon of strength, resilience, and grace.
Karen was a woman of elegance, with an enigmatic charm that captivated everyone she met. Her resilience and grace, even in the face of adversity, were inspiring. She was a woman who lived her life according to the words of Eleanor Roosevelt: "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'"
Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Rita Rolfson. Her life was a beautiful tapestry of love, courage, and resilience, and her memory will continue to inspire all who knew her.
We invite you to celebrate Karen's extraordinary life by sharing your memories and uploading photos on the memorial page. It is through these shared moments that Karen's legacy will continue to live on.
Services are humbly entrusted into the care of Southcoast Funeral Home at Ferreira Chapel "Celebrating A Life Well Lived"
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