Mrs Karen Bean

9th November 1962 - 5th November 2025

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Karen sadly passed away on

Wednesday 5th November in

St Clare Hospice.

She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered

by all her family and friends.

Rest in peace.

Charity details

St Clare West Essex Hospice Care Trust

The work of St Clare is about helping those affected by life-limiting illnesses to have the best quality of life.

Registered Number 1063631

http://www.stclarehospice.org.uk

Messages of condolence

Our Beloved colleague.. taken from us too early . We all loved you like a sister . We shall remember the happy Memories that span 35 years + ..

Miss Julie Tilbury

In loving memory of our Aunty Karen, forever in our hearts. Love Shannon and Bradley xx

Mr Bradley Veitch

In celebration of a wonderful lady

Mr & Mrs Sheena Steer

You were taken away far too soon Karen.All your family and friends do and will miss you dearly! You fought so hard but now you rest in peace angel.

Miss Jody Pugh

Karen, what a pleasure to have known you. My loveliest memories are of us chatting about the grandkids in Sophie and Reece’s garden and you giving brilliant advice. I also enjoyed dancing away with you at Sophie’s hen. You are already so missed. Love Yasmin, Alex, Max and Ruby xxx

Mr & Mrs Valuev

Time to sleep tight , always missed but never to be forgotten. You were so brave and lived everyday to the fullest. Rest in Peace , until we meet again. Claire and Jay xx

Mrs Claire Phillip

I remember your smile, your infectious giggle, your happiness, you “always” laughed at my jokes. Our special Christmas evenings in London, brothers and little sister. It may have been a tad chilly, but we wrapped up, Andy organized our heater and a warm Pimm’s always did the trick. Our Love to you ALWAYS little sister. xx

Mr Jeffrey Veitch

RIP Karen a dear cousin, always in our thoughts . Love Sylvia and Alan Barnard x

Mr & Mrs Alan and Sylvia Barnard

Rest in peace Karen, such a kind and courageous lady. You will be so missed. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family. Love Michelle, Richard and family x

Mrs Michelle Evans

Our dear friend Karen will be sorely missed, but we have so many happy memories of times we spent together. Sleep tight Karen and know that you live on in our hearts.

Mr & Mrs Trevor & Jan Ray

You were such a fighter Karen, but are now at peace. Already missing our coffee mornings. There's a big Karen hole left behind. Sleep tight

Mrs Beryl Rammell

RIP Karen, although we never really saw much of each other over the years, the memories remain.

Mr John Staples

Karen was a beautiful person taken too soon. She was also an inspiration these past years. She will be forever remembered with much love. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family. She is already sorely missed. Gail & Dave xx Xx

Mrs Gail JOLLIFFE

May you rest in peace Karen. I’ll always treasure the memories of the brilliant holidays we used to have in Devon all those years ago! Forever in our thoughts.

Mrs and Mrs Gary & Rhonda Staples

In loving memory of my sister Karen, the only girl among 3 brothers. She endured us boys with patience and grace, traits that she displayed throughout her life. Karen was beautiful inside and out, her warmth and laughter will always stay with us. x

Mr & Mrs Andy Veitch

Rest in peace Karen. Condolences to all your family.

Mr John Gladding

Dear Karen I know that you were a brave person and fought hard and I know that there was a lot of love around you. Time to rest now. Sleep well. Carole 🌻

. Carole Jarvis

Our dear friend and fighter Karen will be so sorely missed. Our team of four have had some wonderful times over the decades and we will both miss you so much. All our love forever. Lee and Tracy. Xx

Mr & Mrs Tracy Cole

Karen you will very much missed by all your family and friends. A brave and courageous lady, fly high. Love Sarah and Dave XX

Ms Sarah Rix

My dear friend Karen for over 40 years who was the kindest bravest & the most positive person to have known Sleep well my darling Love always Sue & Malc x x x 💜

Mr & Mrs Sue & Malc Keen

Sleep Tight our dear Beanie and shine bright. 💫💫 You will never be forgotten and live on in your babies and their babies. Until we meet again ❤️ Debbie and Emma xxxxxxxx

Ms Debbie Mcghee

Karen fought bravely and courageously during the many years that she had cancer. She was always positive throughout her treatments. She enjoyed being able to get away on short breaks in between treatments and was organised to the very end! You will always be in our thoughts, Karen. Love Phil & Heather xx

Mr Philip Veitch

Service details

Celebration of a Life

27 November, 2025 12:00

Parndon Wood Crematorium

Parndon Wood Road, Harlow, CM19 4SF