Karen MacDonald

September 23, 1970 - February 23, 2026

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On February 23, 2026, we said goodbye to our favourite person, Karen Elizabeth MacDonald, at the age of 55.

Karen was the beloved sister of Michelle (Scott) Smibert and proud Aunt of Tavish (Kelcie), Alex and Collin. She will be remembered by her Aunt Helen Burnside of Kincardine and many cousins. She is predeceased by her parents Al and Eleanor MacDonald.

Karen built a meaningful career as a medical laboratory technologist and worked for Canadian Blood Services, DynaCare, Owen Sound Hospital and the London Health Science Centre.

We will miss her quick wit, sense of humour and her generosity.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.

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Karen and Michelle were very special to Wib and me. I have many great memories of Karen, which I will keep close to my heart. I feel blessed to have had her as a niece. Karen loved Lake Huron. When she would come for a visit to Kincardine or Port Elgin, the lake was her favourite place to be. Karen, you will always be loved. I will miss you dearly. Blessings, Aunt Helen(MacDonald) Burnside

~ Helen Burnside

I have worked with Karen at DynaCare, Canadian Blood Services and LHSC over the last thirty years. She was exceptional in the lab profession, a hugely intelligent person who had a clever wit and a wonderfully contagious laugh. I will miss our conversations dear friend. Condolences to all of her family who she loved so dearly, I know you will miss her tremendously.

~ Alison Carey

My condolences to Karen’s family. Karen and I met when she came to work the Owen Sound hospital and we remained close friends even after she headed back down to London. She was a good friend and I will miss her greatly . Shawn

~ Shawn Grimstead

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