June 24, 1950 – September 4, 2016

karen_robillard_jpegRobillard, Karen Elaine (nee Simpson) – Passed away peacefully at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice on September 4th in her 66th year. Predeceased by her parents Ralph and Alma Simpson. Survived by her companion of 19 years Wayne Peters. She will be truly missed by her family, son Matt (Shannon), grandchildren Brooklyn, Aubrey, and Colten, son Brent (Christine), grandchildren Ryan and Thomas. Survived by her brothers Bernard, David, Harry Simpson and sister Susan Mullett. Karen loved Wayne’s family as her own and will be missed by, son Brad Peters, grandchildren Alex and Owen, daughter Lisa Forster, grandchildren Madeline and Megan. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and volunteers of the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton for their wonderful care and compassion. “For all my Family and Friends – Your love has filled my heart and will be my companion from this point on”.  As per Karen’s wishes cremation has already taken place. A joyful celebration of Karen’s life will be held at Copetown Woods Golf Club,  1430 Concession 2 West, Copetown, Ontario L0R 1J0 on Sunday September 18th between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please join us for a “Toast” to Karen at 2:30 p.m.  Those wishing to make a donation in her memory are asked to consider the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice (www.kemphospice.org) or the YWCA Encore Program (www.ywcahamilton.org).