Karen A. Hawthorne Obituary
The memory of Karen A. Hawthorne of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, born in Norfolk, Virginia, who passed away on November 2, 2025 at the age of 66, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen A. Hawthorne to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Karen's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Karen's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Goguen and Elaine Goguen (Goguen); and her husband Richard F. "Sarge" Hawthorne. She is survived by: her son Zachary Brousseau of Bradenton, FL; her sisters, Joyce Lehtinen of Fitchburg, Sandra Goguen Young of Florida and Deborah Lindberg of Holden; and her former husband Mark Brouseau (Ana) of Florida. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home (316 Clarendon St, Fitchburg, MA 01420). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery (111 Glenallen St, Winchendon, MA 01475).
