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Karen Lee Straughair

28/04/1962 – 15/08/2021
Aged 59

Karen Straughair

The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Karen Lee Straughair
will be held in the Joyce Chapel 
Fawkner Crematorium, on Friday (20 August) 2021 commencing at 1:30pm
Please leave your Memorial Message to the Family below
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32 Comments

  • Naomi Goldfinch Posted 19/08/2021 3:42 pm

    Missing you lots Karen (nan) I know you are looking down on us all now.
    Fly high with the angels
    Until we meet again
    Lots of love Naomi & Kenzie

  • Tina Jones Posted 19/08/2021 5:23 pm

    To my brother in law Rex , Luke , Adam ,Jay , Jessie , Ryan , Candace , Vaughan , Paige and families. My deepest condolences to you on the loss of Karen. Sending much love to you all at this sad time , just know you are in my thoughts.

    • Jude Fock Posted 19/08/2021 9:29 pm

      So sorry for your loss. So hard to lose a sister. Take care. Cousin Jude. XXX

      • Tina Posted 20/08/2021 1:09 pm

        Thanks Jude I appreciate this very much

        • Taylor Brown Posted 20/08/2021 3:41 pm

          Aunty Karen, you were a woman of many words, most which would make us all laugh to the point of tears. I’ll never forget you and I hope you’re resting easy with your family and friends. There was never a dull moment with you ever and I’m forever grateful for all the memories we have created. I know you may not be here physically with us but I know you’ll make your presence known to all of us still here. Love you long time Aunty Kaz xxx

        • Taylor Brown Posted 20/08/2021 3:42 pm

          Aunty Karen, you were a woman of many words, most of which would make us all laugh to the point of tears. I’ll never forget you and I hope you’re resting easy with your family and friends. There was never a dull moment with you ever and I’m forever grateful for all the memories we have created. I know you may not be here physically with us but I know you’ll make your presence known to all of us still here. Love you long time Aunty Kaz xxx

  • Joan payey Posted 19/08/2021 5:33 pm

    Rest In Peace Karen great memories of lahonch street will live on in our hearts condolences to the whole family thinking of you all xx❤️❤️

  • Leeann and Peter Longstaff Posted 19/08/2021 5:41 pm

    Dear Rex and family sending you all our deepest condolences on the loss of Karen your much loved wife mother and grandmother
    Thinking of you and sending our love
    Leeann Peter and family

    • Jude Fock Posted 19/08/2021 9:32 pm

      So sorry for your loss Peter and family. A very sad time indeed. Take care of each other and recall on the great memories Karen has left for you all. Give Aunty Rosemary a big hug from me. Love. Cousin Jude.

  • Neil Marshall and the rest of Marshall and related families Posted 19/08/2021 6:52 pm

    Deepest condolences to Mrs L, Cheryl and the rest of the Lonstaffs.
    You guys were wonderful neighbours and friends over 40 years, what nice memories. Karen will be missed but always remembered for her fun, laughter, jovial and caring nature… RIP Karen

  • Herbie and Jen Posted 19/08/2021 7:30 pm

    Memories of her life will never leave me. She was indeed a strong woman. My condolences on the passing of Karen.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  • Linda and Brenden Posted 19/08/2021 7:45 pm

    Dear Rex and Family our deepest condolences on the passing off your beautiful wife mother and grand mother Fly high Karen RIP

  • Kim Field Posted 19/08/2021 8:05 pm

    We are here to celebrate your life
    And the measure of its worth
    And every single life you touched
    While you were on this earth.
    We wish to pay our last respects.
    That’s why we all are here,
    To thank you for your friendship
    And all the memories we hold dear.
    It’s been a privilege to have known you.
    We were family, not just friends,
    And we will carry you in spirit
    Until we meet up once again.

  • Jude Fock Posted 19/08/2021 9:26 pm

    On behalf of my parents, Norma and Trevor Toulson. Please know that Karen is in their thoughts and hearts . They spoke often over the years and Karen always kept in touch. They enjoyed/loved her company and friendship. Warmest condolences to Karen’s family. A sad day indeed but so many fond memories have been left to us all by a lovely friendly family driven lady . Now resting peacefully. XXX

  • Mandy Posted 20/08/2021 12:13 am

    To my 2nd Mumma, You are forever in my heart, always on my mind. I love you to the moon and back and hope that you are being looked after the way you deserve to be. You are and will be the most generous most spirited and happiest person I know. I am glad I had many first with you. 1) loving you 2) loving your kids (and being there sitter) 3) hanging out with you and baking cakes 4) holding Jay for the first time 5) watching you go out to watch ICEHOUSE with mum. 6) watching beautiful Jesse and Ryan and Ryan be born. 7) being able to sit the kids. I felt so important and have always in your family I am so truly blessed. I will forever miss our chats. Love ya guts….. Mandy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️oh crap remember when you Rex and dad mum and I hit my first night club I wasnt even 16 how cool was that best night of my life got you all on the dance floor. I was the happiest girl ever. I thank you forever…

  • Mum and Matthew Posted 20/08/2021 9:41 am

    To our Dear Karen we will miss you so much, your laughter and your true love for everyone around you .We will remember all the Fun times we shared together life will be so different without you in it We Love You Forever Darling Fly High and be at Peace . Mum and Matt xxxx

  • Cherie and Gary Posted 20/08/2021 9:55 am

    Well Little Sister the time has come to say Goodbye it is very surreal it doesn’t seem any different, We still go to Mum’s and expect you to walk into the kitchen but we know that that’s not going to happen which is very sad We know you are in a better place and you are not in anymore pain which for you that’s a good thing but for everyone else you have left behind not so much, we just wanted you to know we all Love you and will miss you terribly . Rest In Peace Sweetheart XXX

  • Bailey Posted 20/08/2021 11:21 am

    Miss you auntie Karen, Rest In Peace xx

  • Lynette miller (Toulon) Posted 20/08/2021 12:55 pm

    Love to all the families at this very sad time , loved our chats she will be missed, sending hugs to all ,cousins for ever

  • Tayla Marriott Posted 20/08/2021 1:05 pm

    You have touched so many hearts, I am forever grateful that I was able to meet you and be a part of your life. Fly high beautiful angel! Until we meet again.
    My heart goes out to all the family, much love to you all.

  • Mark & Simone Posted 20/08/2021 1:09 pm

    Aunty Karen,
    Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are to lose such a beautiful person far too soon but sometimes although it’s our loss, heaven has gained a much needed angel and we have no doubt you will show the man above what you are made of and just as you did in life, you will continue to protect and nurture your family from above now.
    We love you and will miss you so much but we know you are in peace.
    See you when we meet again one day!
    Love,
    Mark, Simone, Taylor, Emily, Ethan, Bailey & Seth xoxo

  • Jill OMeara Posted 20/08/2021 1:21 pm

    I will never forget you my beautiful friend, a one of a kind amazing lady, you were my rock when we lived in Holsworthy and I loved your phone calls , I will certainly miss you calling on Justin’s anniversary this year, you never forgot And that meant so much to me . To Rex and family I’m so very sorry for your loss. Karen was one in a million Rest In Peace beautiful lady until we met again xx

  • June Posted 20/08/2021 1:25 pm

    My friend whom I have known for over 50 years. The childhood memories still stay with me. You have been such a strong women but now you must leave us to rest. All my love to Rex Rosie and all the family. My thoughts are with you especially today xo R.I.P Karen

  • Peter & Sandy Posted 20/08/2021 1:28 pm

    Karen, your pain and suffering is over you can now rest in peace with the knowledge that you have raised your kids to be confident and caring. Your wish you expressed to me in our last phone conversation will be granted, the kids and Rex will be there to support each other in this time of grieving. Rex I can’t begin to know how much you and the kids are hurting right now but you can take some comfort in the knowledge that Karen is pain free now and will always be looking down on you and the kids with pride and love. Thinking of you and the kids ❤️ Pete, Sandy and family

  • Leonie Lowrie Posted 20/08/2021 1:40 pm

    I cant muster up the right words to say..
    Thank you for pancake Sundays Growing up.
    Rest in Peace
    Minnie

  • Harry singh (DONUTKING Broadmeadows) Posted 20/08/2021 1:52 pm

    Please accept my sincere and heart felt condolences with heavy heart to all family members and loved ones.

  • Leeanne Daisley Posted 20/08/2021 2:11 pm

    Loverly service thinking of you Rex and your beautiful children and extended family at this sad time.
    Karen sure loved her family she loved a chat and a cuppa tea .

  • julie osborn Posted 20/08/2021 2:39 pm

    i miss you .You are forever in my heart taken to quick my love

  • James Fontaine Posted 20/08/2021 3:11 pm

    Dear Rex and Family. so sorry to hear this news my condolences to the Longstaff family also she will always be in my mind your Long time friend jim.

  • James Fontaine Posted 20/08/2021 3:12 pm

    Dear Rex and Family. so sorry to hear this news my condolences to the Longstaff family also she will always be in my mind your Long time friend jim.

  • Goodman Family Posted 20/08/2021 5:50 pm

    Our sincere condolences to Rex, Luke, Adam, Jay, Ryan, Jesse, Vaughn Paige and family. Such a unique lady with a beautiful heart. Always a part of our family and to remember Aunty Karen always brings a smile to all of us. She will be missed but her love will shine through all of you as you all look out for each other. She will always be with each of you in your hearts as she will be in ours. Rest In Peace lovely lady.
    Love Robert, Donna, Tamara, Cameron, Dylan, Brandon and Victoria. Xxxxxxx

  • Rosa Casauria Posted 21/08/2021 8:57 pm

    To Rex and family, my condolances to you all on the loss of your wife, mother, grandma. She was an amazing strong woman. We all were amazed at how much she bounced back after every operation, or chemo therapy. If anyone was going to beat it, it was Karen. She did give that Bastard a fight of it’s life, but unfortunately it won. I hate it. Karen, I will miss you coming in, Same shit, just another day love. Yep. You rest easy now, and be proud of the beautiful family you have. Give them all strength to get through this hurtful time. You’ve done the hard Yakka, now it’s your time to Rest. Love ya Karen, and love to your family. xx

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