Obituary: Karen F. Boland, 73; Former Fairfield Resident

From Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home

Karen F. Boland, 73, of Mystic and formerly Fairfield, the loving wife of Lawrence J. Boland for over 49, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2016 after a long illness.

Born in Milford to the late John and Doris Fredrickson, Karen was a graduate of Stratford High School and enjoyed working for many years at Hansen’s Flower Shop.

Both in Fairfield and Mystic, Karen loved to spend her free time in her garden, designing different shaped flower beds and always experimenting with new perennials and shrubs. She was such a talented artist and family and friends would marvel at the beautiful cards she made with dried flowers, often from her own garden.

She thoroughly enjoyed her home, choosing décor and furnishings with an eclectic flair. She loved to relax with a good book or a challenging crossword puzzle. In the evening, she would shine with nightly Jeopardy. She loved animals and her pets were always a special part of the family.

In addition to her husband, Larry, she is survived by her two sisters, Naemi Cunningham of San Diego, CA and Kristie Patrick and husband, Walter of Norwich, CT; a brother, John Fredrickson and wife, Anna of West Palm Beach, FL; two nieces, Pamela Kelly and Jennifer Tenwick of CA and nephew, William Renz of Washington State.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of her Life on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. directly at First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road in Fairfield. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Compassion for Cats of New London County, P.O. Box 336, Taftville, CT 06380. Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield Center is in charge of arrangements.

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