Death Notice
CRICH, Karen A. – passed suddenly and unexpectedly in Toronto on May 17, 2021 age 52. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Greg, children Sarah and Jeffrey, her brother Jamie Crich and his wife Heidi Bayley, and niece Ellowyn. Predeceased by her parents Marion and Donald Crich, and beloved older brother Paul. She will be deeply missed by Greg’s Mom and Dad, Tom and Dianne Betty, and his sister Jennifer Betty.
Karen lived an accomplished and vibrant life. Always energetic, engaging and charming, she made everyone she encountered feel that they were the centre of her attention. Karen’s kindness and generosity could only be outdone by her modesty, understated elegance and intellect. Her beloved children were the centre of her life, her greatest pride and fulfillment. She treasured her time at the cottage and on the mountain with her family, her time with friends, and every one of her professional relationships. Karen was a beautiful force and will continue to be an inspiration to many.
Her accomplishments in her too short 52 years were many. She was a scholarship winner, a top 5 nationally ranked long-distance runner, a double varsity athlete at Western, an HBA and a CA. She was a very successful businesswoman, helping to run her family’s real estate and construction business alongside her best friend and brother, Jamie. Karen was a strong believer in giving back and supported a wide range of philanthropic causes.
She met Greg at Western. Together for 30 years and married for 22, they juggled many priorities and challenges over the years, had countless laughs, good times and travels with great friends, but made family the centre of their lives. Always up for more family and love, she orchestrated the adoption of a mutt named Molly last summer to help Greg cope with their looming empty nest. Little did she know how important that would be. The loss of their north star weighs heavily on Greg, Sarah, Jeff, and Molly but they will find a way. Karen wouldn’t have it otherwise.
A private service will be held next week, followed by interment at St John’s Cemetery in Arva. A celebration of life will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in Karen’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.HeartandStroke.ca) or London Health Sciences Foundation for Cardiac Care (www.LHSF.ca) would be appreciated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Karen Crich 2021..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario