Kareen Ann Poulin Clohosey

LEWISTON -– Kareen Ann Poulin Clohosey, 77, formerly of Somerset Street, Rumford, died on May 24, 2011 at the Central Maine Medical Center.

She was born in Rumford on June 29, 1933, a daughter of Alphey and Doris (DeWitt) Poulin. She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford Class of 1951.

Kareen was a communicant of St. Athanasius–St. John Church. She enjoyed her flower gardens, rug braiding, knitting, and loved spending time with her family which she did until the last days of her life. Her family was her pride and joy and she left a legacy of love in the hearts of all that knew and loved her.

She was married in Rumford on October 23, 1954 to Howard Justin “Jutt” Clohosey, who died in Auburn on June 27, 2008.

Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Sylvain and husband, Rick of Owego, NY, Rhonda Richards and husband, Kenneth of East Wilton, Justine Higgins-Barrette and husband, Allen of Sanford, Christine Clohosey of Saco, and Miss Karri Clohosey of Topsham; grandchildren, Diana Peselman and husband, Alex of Newton, MA, Leah Sylvain of Newburyport, MA, David Sylvain of Salt Lake City, UT, Aerica Girard and husband, Marc of New Sharon, Justin Richards of East Wilton, Jeffrey Richards of Rangeley, Patrick and Liam Higgins of Sanford; and two great-grandchildren, Giselle and Mia Reselman of Newton, MA.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband; six brothers; four sisters; and a grandchild. She will be missed by everyone, including her cat “Owen.”

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Kareen Ann Poulin Clohosey