March 1, 1948 ~ March 9, 2024
Peacefully, on a bright and sunny Saturday morning, Karan Ruth Carmichael (née Munro) left us to join her friends and family in Heaven. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Robert, of 57 years, son Daryle (Lisa), granddaughters Courtney (Nic) and Brittany, and her beloved dog Sugar. Karan is survived also by twin brothers Brian (Darlene) and Bruce (Bonnie), sister Maxine (Sean), sisters-in-law Rosemarie Doyle and Shirley Munro, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her son Travis, father John Brodie Munro, mother and stepfather Naomi and Max Hewitt, mother and father-in-law Joe and Edith Carmichael, brother Harvey Munro, sister and brother-in-law Donna and Ted Carmichael, sister-in-law Mary Howard, brother-in-law John Doyle, and nephews Chris and Brodie Carmichael.
Karan Ruth Munro was born in Winnipeg in 1948 and spent her younger years in Victoria Beach and Portage la Prairie. Karan and Bob were married in September 1966 and settled in Beausejour in 1974, where they raised their two sons Daryle and Travis. Once in Beausejour, they made friends with the neighbourhood families, most of whom all lived on Gertrude Ave. Weekends were often spent travelling back to Portage to keep family ties strong with all the sisters, brothers, and cousins. She became a member of the Jaycettes and worked in many of the local businesses; Shuster’s Lucky Dollar and The Purple Onion being two of her favourites.
Karan was overjoyed when Courtney and Brittany were born, excited to be a grandma. She spoiled them with toys and clothes at special occasions and treasures from garage sales around town. In later years, she found happiness going on camping trips with Bob, Courtney, and Brittany to Lilac Resort and Great Woods. Another thing which brought Karan a lot of enjoyment, were her dogs throughout the years. She adored Shadow, Angel, Daisy, and Sugar with all her heart. In 2017, she suffered a stroke and grieved through the passing of her son Travis, which she never truly recovered from. In the fall of 2019, East-Gate Lodge Personal Care Home became her new home, where she got to spend time and form a greater connection with her granddaughters who both work there. She was able to come out of the home over many weekends, with her last time being in late October, thanks to Bob providing the extra support and loving care.
The family would like to thank everyone who has cared for Karan over the years, Dr. Nick Van Rensburg for his care and compassion and the staff at East-Gate Lodge for all of their hard work and dedication.
Karan’s Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave. East, Beausejour.
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Rose Zubriski
RIP Karan, we will celebrate your life and remember all the great times we had over the past 44 years, we were best Buds. Our love and condolences to Bob and Family. You all were like Family to us and we will cherish the many times spent together. Thank you Bob for all the times you spent with Karan at East Gate. You were a wonderful husband.
Love Rose & Phil Zubriski ‘and Mandy & Rayla Buss & Family
Debbie and Larry Okolita
Our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Irene Patterson
I’m so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all ,hugs
Virginia Kubish
My sincere Condolences to you Bob, and family. Karan was always so pleasant and she will be missed by many, but she is now with her son and will be your special Angel and she is at Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue Tribula
Hugs to you all. I will always remember Mrs. Carmichael’s warm, welcoming and friendly nature when we were teens. Such a lovely lady! So sorry for your loss.
Ardith Tomasson
So sorry to hear of Karen’s passing.
My prayers go out to you and your family. I remember many fun times with Karen. RIP Karen.
Sharon Carpenter
So sorry to hear of Karan’s passing, our sincere condolences to you Bob & your Family. Will always remember the good times we had when we were younger. Love George & Sharon.
Simone Badiou
So sorry to hear about Karen’s passing, we are sure thinking of you Bob and your family
Dave Donahue
Bob and family I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Karan. I fondly remember the wonderful times when we lived next door on Gertrude Avenue. I send my sincere condolences.
Joan Wood
Our sincere condolences to you all. Karan was an amazing woman who loved to have a great time. Cherish all the great memoriesBob you and all of the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan and family
Art & Karen Dumas
So sorry to hear of Karan’s passing.
Our Hugs and Prayers to you Bob, Daryle, Lisa, Courtney & Brittany.
We will miss you Ducky❤️
Now you can Rest In Peace!
Wayne and Norma Wittmeier
So sorry to hear of your loss, Bob and family we wish you all the best during these challenging times.
Debbie
To Bob, Lisa and families….I’m so sad to hear of your loss. So glad I got to know Karan while she was on the Rose Unit. So many great memories. The best was over Christmas, she got Bob to pick up snacks then she set them all up in her room. She invited the staff to come and have a bite to eat and a visit. Her heart was so big .
Debbie (retired nurse from Rose Unit)
Darlene Vandenberghe
To Bob and family
So sorry to hear of Karan’s passing. I grew up knowing both of you and ended up living in Beausejour for many years as an adult. Still remember the Portage days and the get togethers with everyone at Ted and Donna’s house. Cherish all your memories as they will last a lifetime. Heaven truly gained a beautiful angel in Karan.
Whitney H
May your entire family be surrounded by love and support as you grieve the loss of Karan. I hope knowing she is at peace will bring you comfort as you remember her in the coming days. She was so fortunate to have each of you and I feel honored to have witnessed the love you poured out on her in her final days.
Judy & Don Kamaraus
Sincere condolences, Bob and family. Treasure the wonderful memories of your beloved Karan. She will live in your hearts forever. Take care!
Grant & Judy Plohman
Bob, so sorry to hear of Karan’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Wendy Lidster
Bob and family do sorry to hear of Karan’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts. You will have beautiful memories to treasure. Robert and Wendy Lidster