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Karen Kateri Bell-Boyer 79 of Burke NY Born February 5th, 1944 passed away on January 19th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Karen was the daughter of Wellington & Margaret (Tarbell) Bell. She grew up in Burke NY and attended Malone Schools.

On October 24th 1964 Karen was joined in holy matrimony to Robert P. Boyer at St George's Church in Burke NY by Father Reiter. She is survived by her husband Robert of 59 years and her Children Robert Jr. & his wife Kathy of Burke, Vicki Boyer & her husband Dale Humiston of Burke, Scott & his wife Cindy of Naperville Illinois & Mark & his wife Michelle of Chateaugay. Her Grandchildren Chantelle and her husband Romeo Thibault of Burke, Bradle Spinner and his companion Beth of Keeseville, Michael Whitney and his companion Kate of Burke, Eric Boyer and his fianceé Ashley of Malone NY, Claudia and her husband Collin Dunn of Burke & Ethan Boyer of Naperville Illinois. Her great grandchildren Henry, Michael & Samuel Thibault. Her Godchildren Donald Tarbell of Akwesasne, Barbara Bell of Whitsett North Carolina, Michael Boyer of Bangor & Kristine O'Neil of Albany.

Her siblings Arnold Bell of Burke, Georgia Bell of Deltona Florida, Donald & Debbie Bell of Winthrop, Robert Bell of Burke, Nicholas & Sharon Boyer of Malone and many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

She was predeceased by her parents a brother Thomas Bell, her nephew John Tryon, sisters in law Carol Bell & Theresa Bell. Her Mother & Father in law Nicholas & Mary Boyer & brothers in law Carl & John Boyer.

Karen worked for General Electric in Syracuse, she was a nurse's aide at CVPH in Plattsburgh, a substitute for the Malone Central School System and many years for the Franklin Country Fair Association until her Retirement. She was an active and founding member of the Burke Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and held many offices throughout the many years. She was also a member of the Board of Elections for the Town of Burke.

Karen enjoyed spending time with all of her family. She loved being at her summer home Serenity Cottage on Chateaugay Lake which she considered her happy place. She was an extremely talented crafter and playing cards with her family were a couple of her many joys.

She was our hero and there will be a huge void in all of our lives that could never be filled, she will be tremendously missed by all of her family and friends.

O:nen Ki' Wahe from family and friends in Akwesasne.

In lieu of flowers donations in her name can be made to the Burke Ladies Fire Department Auxiliary.