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Juliana Hawke posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Our heart felt sympathies to Jim and Family. We are so sorry for your loss of Karen. Her enthusiasm, support and artistic spirit will be greatly missed by the Women's Day Art Show and many others in the artistic community. Our thoughts are with you. Juliana Hawke, Mary Ann Tully, Debra Shelswell and Shannon Hawke, International Women's Day Art Show Committee.
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Carol Deimling posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Hello Please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of Karen. Although I did not know her well I was most impressed with her creativity, her kindness and her entrepreneurship. She was an artist and friendly person and she will be missed. Carol Simcoe Watershed Art Project member and OFAA member
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Shelley, Brian and Hannah lit a candle
Saturday, February 21, 2015
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In our hearts forever
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Lies Wilmots lit a candle
Saturday, February 21, 2015
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I'll never forget you Karen, see you in the next world...
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Shelley Waine, Brian Kuehl, Hannah Waine-Garant posted a condolence
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Jim and the family. We feel so blessed to have been touched by Karen's Love, Light and Beauty. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Leslie & Margaret Gomba posted a condolence
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Jim and Family. May she rest in peace.
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Angela Thompson & John Garven posted a condolence
Saturday, February 21, 2015
John and I are truly blessed to have had Karen grace and enrich our lives. She was one of those rare souls who treated everyone with compassion, kindness and encouragement. Karen had such a wonderful sense of humor and had a natural way of making you feel like you had been the best of friends forever. She had this incredible ability to see beauty in everything. We will miss her dearly. Our deepest condolences to Jim, Lisa, Nicholas, Teddy and her family.
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Grace posted a condolence
Friday, February 20, 2015
Karen Your life is a shining light to all of us. God went before you and was there in your battle preparing you. The peace and comfort you received from your loving Father is also our peace and comfort. We share the same Holy Spirit which connects us to you even though you are now with Jesus and your earthly dad. For us who are left behind, we have the hope and assurance that we will meet again, Karen, but we will miss you so very much. Until we meet again!!!
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Allen Henry posted a condolence
Thursday, February 19, 2015
To all Karen's Family and Relatives, my heart felt condolences. I am so sorry for the loss of a true creator and kind spirit such as Karen. I am shocked and feel it is a lesser world without her inspiration to so many, Peace.
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Hap Hagood lit a candle
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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Karen was a very special person with a beautiful soul and I feel blessed to have known her as a friend. I will never forget her and am so thankful in having two of her sculptures that will keep her memory alive here in my home.
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Beverly Pearl posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Karen generously shared her soul and her passion through her art and her person. The following describes my experience as I worked on a book with Karen - the education that I received on many levels as she shared her love through the medium of stone:
What does it take to coax polished beauty out of a rough block of rock?
Anyone who has watched sculptor, Karen Brodie, work will know that some of that coaxing may involve the use of heavy machinery and lots of protective gear, followed by tenacious fine tuning and polishing the piece to a mirror.
Above all it involves seeing the potential hidden within the raw material before machine or chisel meet stone, indeed before the block is even purchased.
To fully understand the love, the frustrations, the insights, the joy and the pain that each piece represents, one would have to step into the artist's mind as passion merges with cold stone.
Still, we are not excluded. The essence is there. It touches us and begs us to touch it, to caress its delicate contours with our eyes. It calls to us to reach inside ourselves and find the profound gift released by the artist.
(The Afterword from Karen Brodie's book, "The Images Within".)
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Lies Wilmots posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Dear Jim and family of Karen, I know so well how words can not comfort you when you lose someone so dear. I remember how hollow words can be, empty phrases, spoken by well-meaning people, how the purpose of those words is often mourning therapy for the ones that are saying those words. But I also know that Karen deserves more than just a few words on facebook chat. I never met her in person, but over the last few years I really enjoyed being her facebookfriend, enjoyed her beautiful art work, her humour, interest and friendship. (Looking at her art work on internet makes me glad she’s leaving behind such a wonderful legacy, she’ll live on in the hearts of everybody that enjoys it’s beauty. I know it’s a cliché, but very true) And not to forget the regular news-flash about the fantastic Ted E. A word from Karen always brightened up my day… We always made “plans” to visit each other in real life. Probably that would never have happened, but the fact that it isn’t possible anymore, makes me very sad. I know she was fighting hard against that horrible disease I know so well (luckily not personally – yet), she had so much courage, and I really admired her for that. I will always remember her, specially when I’ll be in France on our yearly holiday destination, Karen always used to joke about how I only function in sunny weather…I’ll miss our little chats. I can imagine all too well how heartbroken you all must be, despite the beautiful memories and the fact she meant so much for many people, all that doesn’t make the pain go away. It will stay with you forever, but it will, one day, be manageable. Karen can’t visit us anymore, but if any of you ever visit Belgium, you are more than welcome to stay with us. All my love and a big hug from Karen’s Belgian friend
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Karen Wild posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Jim and Family on the passing of Karen,a lovely and kind artist and aquaintance. We had the pleasure of Karen showing in our art exhibitions at OMAH in Orillia and Quest in Midland. She will be missed by so many. Karen Wild Simcoe Watershed Art Project
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Cassie Wollen posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Dear Jim and Family, I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to meet such vibrant, loving person...Karen was a gift to so many! My deepest sympathy and condolences.
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Pat Beecham posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
To Jim and family. I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She was such a wonderful positive person who brought sunshine to all of us. I think we all feel that we, too, have lost a member of our family. May you enjoy many happy memories in times to come, and know that we were all blessed to know Karen.
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Beverly Pearl posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Karen was one of those people who bring light to every heart they touch. I am honoured to have known her. She has enriched and inspired so many lives with her exceptional talent and her uplifting personality. - Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim and to Karen's family, and appreciation for your support and dedication during her battle.
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Evelyn and David Pollock posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Dear Jim and family, Our hearts and thoughts are with you and with Karen. Karen was a gift to all of us. She was a shining light, filled with passion, creativity, love and strength. She had a positive impact on everyone she met. I will always feel her warm embrace and see her gentle smile. She has left a lasting legacy and we will remember her forever. In her too short time, she created art that will last an eternity. She created life from stone and gave life to everyone around her. We are honoured to have known her. Jim, you loved and supported Karen in every way and allowed her to become the wonderful woman she was meant to be. Karen will always be with us. Love Evelyn and David
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Beverly & Tim Schmeler posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Dearest Jim and family. Karen was a radiant spirit shining her white light upon each person she met. A larger than life personality that was so inclusive and loving to everyone, that no one who met her was left unaffected. There will never be another like her and I shall miss her forever. Love & Blessings. Bev & Tim
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Kate Bradley posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
To Jim and Family, I was deeply saddened to learn of Karen's passing. A fellow stone carver posted the news on Facebook. While I never met Karen in person, I was always impressed by her positive attitude and her love of life expressed in her postings and in her art. She was generous with her time and talent and love. She will be missed by many. Your friend in Wisconsin, Kate Bradley
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Leo and Maria Correia posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Leo and Maria Correia made a donation to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORILLIA/LAKE COUNTRY INC.
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Rob, Ana, Matt and Chris posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Rob, Ana, Matt and Chris made a donation to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORILLIA/LAKE COUNTRY INC.
From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Leslie Gomba posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Leslie Gomba made a donation to Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies. Margaret and Leslie Gomba
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Evelyn and David Pollock posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Evelyn and David Pollock made a donation to Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Karen will always be a shining star. Her generosity, kindness,, talent, love and compassion will be remembered for eternity. She will be missed by so many who came to admire and love her. With love, Evelyn and David
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Danielle, Jamie & Family posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Danielle, Jamie & Family made a donation to Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
We extend our most heartfelt sympathies to Karen's family. You're in our thoughts.
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Orillia Fine Arts Association posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Orillia Fine Arts Association made a donation to Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
During this difficult time we would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies to Karen's Family. Karen gave her time freely to help budding artists and made an enormous contribution to the art scene in Orillia. We will miss you Karen.
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Don THomas Brodie posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Don THomas Brodie made a donation to Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From my family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Betty Brodie posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Betty Brodie made a donation to Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From my family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Hartley Woodside posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2015
Hartley Woodside made a donation to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORILLIA/LAKE COUNTRY INC.
