KarenLee Keoughan (nee Lanteigne) of Russell, Ontario, born August 29, 1969, passed away at the age of 51 on 30 June, 2021 following a courageous battle against cancer.
After a five-year courtship she married the love of her life, Sean Keoughan in Montague PE on September 8, 2000. A military family, KarenLee and Sean moved from coast to coast until finally settling in Russell, ON with their three daughters, Grace, Olivia and Isabel.
As well as her husband and three daughters she is survived by her son Isaac (Nancy) Keoughan of Vancouver BC; parents Stephen and Linda (nee Burke) Langteigne of Montague PE; sister Darlene (Leslie) King of Montague PE; mother-in-law Katherine McCallum of Fredericton NB; sister-in-law Carolyn (Edwinna) Keoughan of St Stephen NB; brothers-in-law: Jim (Sarah) Keoughan of Trenton ON; Richard Keoughan of Charlottetown PE; David (Jim) Keoughan of Halifax NS; Robert (Paula) Keoughan of Miramichi NB; Mark Keoughan of Miramichi NB; Bryan Keoughan of Edmonton AB; Andrew (Laura) Keoughan of Cochrane AB and many nieces and nephews. KarenLee was pre-deceased by her brother Shawne Lanteigne (Montague PE).
KarenLee was a strong, passionate, loyal and dedicated wife, Mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend filled with unconditional love for all. A bright light who brought happiness and comfort to all who knew her, she loved to host social gatherings where the food, wine, conversation and love flowed freely. As an Educational Assistant working with children with ASD, Ms Karen worked tirelessly to enable her students to unlock their potential and succeed beyond expectations.
A celebration of life will be held in her honour for family and friends at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Roman Catholic Church, Russell Ontario on 7 July 2021 at 3 pm. Her remains will be interred on 29 August, 2021 at Sean and Karen’s dream property on the coast of Baie-Verte NB. It is requested that donations be made to Autism Canada in lieu of flowers.
My deepest condolences to Sean, whole family and all affected by this great loss.