In Loving Memory of Karen L. Kaiser

1943 – 2025

Karen Louise Kaiser of Miramichi, New Brunswick, passed away at Percy’s Place on June 2, 2025, at the age of 82.

Karen was born on April 27, 1943, in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Wood.  During her formative years she studied piano as well as Highland dancing and piping, and was one of the 100 Pipers at the opening of the Canso Causeway between Cape Breton and Nova Scotia in 1955.  While with the Nova Scotia Gaelic College Pipe band she toured Quebec, Ontario, and all the New England States.

Karen graduated from the Glace Bay General Hospital School of Nursing, and during her career nursed in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and British Columbia.  During this time, she was the director of music for many churches including St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Miramichi, and St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Bay du Vin.  Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion and unwavering faith in God.  In her quiet way she opened the possibility of having a faith in God as a perfect way to live life to more than a few individuals.

Karen is survived by her husband, Emerson; daughters: Laurel (Wendy Wilson – Laurel’s soul mate and partner), Claudia Kaiser and Elaine (Scott) McKeagan; sister, Debi (Glen) McCullough of Oyama, British Columbia; and brother, Lewis (Marsha) Wood of Halifax, Nova Scotia.  She is also survived by her grandchildren: Natasha (Otis) Kao, Stephanie (David) Kao, Shamus Kao, Kenzie Kao, Mitchell Kaiser, Larry and Brenda Mullins, Jessie (Rachel) Mullins, Noah McKeagan, Liam McKeagan; and great-granddaughter, Lilly Mullins.  She was predeceased by her parents; and her sister, Joan.

In her leisure time she loved nature and camping, which allowed her to follow her real passion of bird watching and identification of a great many species as we traveled across Canada.  During this time, she also took up watercolor painting and drawing which filled many delightful winter leisure hours.

Karen was a source of light and love for so many.  She has created a strong legacy and will forever be remembered in the hearts and souls of those who loved and admired her.

Visitation was held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 207 Wellington St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM.  Funeral service followed from St. Mary's Anglican Church at 11:00 AM, with The Venerable Perry Cooper, The Reverend Canon Sandy MacPherson, The Reverend Deacon Eddie Quann, The Reverend Deacon Ted Quann and Karen Arbeau officiating.  Music for the service was provided by Dinah Horsman and choir and the hymns were "Morning Has Broken", "Great is The Faithfulness" and the recessional hymn was "Sweet Hour of Prayer".  Special music "It Is Well" was sung by Oluwatobi Adeodu.  The scripture readings was read by husband, Emerson Kaiser, Karen Arbeau, daughter, Laurel Wilson and The Reverend Canon Sandy MacPherson.  The eulogy was presented by daughters: Laurel and Claudia.  Interment will be held at a later date.

PLEASE NOTE:

The following is a livestream link which can be used to view the funeral service:

https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=91590b21-47eb-4c89-af4f-d886b5f018db

As expressions of sympathy, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, telephone (506) 773-3492.  Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca

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