Karen J Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 25, 2026 in Ashland, Massachusetts

Karen J Smith

May 17, 1953 - February 25, 2026 (72 years old)

Ashland, Massachusetts

Karen J Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 25, 2026 in Ashland, Massachusetts

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Karen J Smith

May 17, 1953 - February 25, 2026 (72 years old)

Ashland, Massachusetts

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Karen J Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 25, 2026, at the age of 72, Karen J Smith (Ashland, Massachusetts) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen J Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Barbara Pontremoli and Francis Mellen; her stepfather Bob Young of Ashland; her parents-in-law, Ginny and Bunny Smith; her sister Debbie Owen of Ashland; her godson Tommy Gove of Marlboro; and her daughter Cheryl Ault.

She is survived by: her children, Kevin Ault (Billy) of Peoria, IL, Ricky Smith (Debbie) of Taunton, MA and Sandra Thompson; her daughter-in-law Jaime Rheaume of Taunton; her grandchildren, Timmy Smith of Wilmington, NC, Taryn, Tyce Thompson of Greenville, NC, Kaylee, Shayne Smith of Taunton, MA and Caroline Handfield of East Providence, RI; and her siblings, Kevin Mellen (Sandy) of Shrewsbury, MA, Brad Mellen (Katie) of Framingham, MA, Nancy Desiata, Michael Mellen (Beth) of Holliston, MA and John Terasconi (Jillian) of Bellingham, MA..

Memorial contributions may be made to Beau's Buddies Cancer Fund (3154 Stanley Road, Greenville, NC 27858) to support families facing cancer, or to Keefe Tech Summer Discover Camp (750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA 01702) to help a child in need enjoy summer camp.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Matarese Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc.



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Wildwood Cemetery
160 Chestnut St, Ashland, MA 01721

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311 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA 01721

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