Obituary of Karenlee C. Swindon

Karenlee C. Swindon of Homer, NY passed away November 25,2011 at Upstate Medical University Hospital with her family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Karenlee was born on September 29,1947 to Edwin and Barbara Ribble. Karenlee has been a longtime resident of Homer, NY. She was employed for approxximately 19 years at Upstate Medical University Hospital as an Emergency Room Medical Records Coder. She graduated from SUNY Cortland and Broome Community College. Karenlee enjoyed many things anywhere from reading to gardening. The most important thing to her was spending time with her family. She has been an active member of the Preble Congregational Church UCC. Knowing Karenlee made your life better, she will be missed by all. Karenlee is survived by her loving husband Wayne Swindon of Homer, NY 2 sons Brian (Jessica) Swindon of Cortland, NY,Matthew (Margie) Swindon of Cortland, NY, sister Kathy (joseph) Eggleston of McGraw, NY brother Kenneth (Susan) Ribble of Lewisberry PA, mother Barbara Ribble of Cortland, NY father in law Wilton Swindon of Liverpool, NY her granddaughters Romi (Gina/mother).Tasha, Tina and Nichole, grandsons Gabriel(Gina/mother) and Anthony, and great granddaughter Zoey, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Edwin Ribble of Cortland, NY. A memorial service to celebrate Karen's wonderful life will be held at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland . Calling hours will be held 1-3 pm Tuesday November 29, 2011 with the service to follow at 3:00 pm. Contributions can be made to charity of choice. To offer condolences on line visit www.wright-beard.com Dear Wayne & Family, So sorry for the loss of your beloved Karen. You're in my thoughts & prayers. Hugs, Mary Ryan(Tues Volunteer @ the ROC) Wayne and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen was such a WONDERFUL, LOVING person and will be sorely missed. God bless, Jerry and Anne Peer Karen we will miss you. Wayne, Brian & Mattthew,we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you. We want you to know you are in our thoughts & prayers during such a difficult time.Let all your memories of her wonderful life ease your pain now & for ever. With deepest sympathy, Scott, Mary,Jessica & Eric Swindon We were so sad to hear of the passing of Karen. She was a lovely person with a kind heart and a quick smile. It was apparent how much she loved her family whenever we talked. We have lost someone special. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Wayne, as well as your children and grandchildren. Denise and Gary Wayne, Brian and Matt, I was so sorry to hear about Karen. She was a wonderful, kind person who was always happy. A lot of people are going to miss her, especially my mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of her help you through this difficult time. Carol and Nicholas Karen was more than a coworker she was good friend. Her smile and jokes will be missed forever. She always saw the good in people and would help others to see it too. God Bless you Wayne, Brian and Matt. Love, Sean,Maureen,josh and Bri Corcoran Wayne, Our condolences to you and your family. Karen was a sweet and wonderful woman and will be gr eatly missed. She was a very strong and courageous person. Please accept our prayers and thoughts for you through this difficult time. With love, Cindy, Paul & Matthew Spuches Dear Wayne, I don't know quite where to start to express how sorry I am for your loss,as well as the loss for Brian,Matt and your grandchildren Romi and Gabriel. I know the pain of watching someone suffer with cancer,and the helpless feeling it leaves in its wake, and the emptiness it leaves behind. People will tell you time will heal,and I don't agree...It will always hurt, but you somehow learn to live with it. You will smile again, and you will laugh again, and you won't feel right when you do, but I know Karen wouldn't want you to stop living. Let yourself cry, and hurt and be angry at times too. You have two amazing sons who will be your rock, and your grandchildren love you so much, they will be here too! As well as me.I love you and Karen very much. I miss you all more than you can ever imagine. I am so sorry I never got to see her. I wanted to. I wish I could have been there to help you through it all. I know what its like. I hope you know, from the bottom of my heart,I am here for you to call on for anything,at any time. I wish I could have said goodbye. Please know I am here. I am so sorry. I love you Dad. Gina p.s. I miss you buck! To Karen's family and friends; I'm very sorry for your loss. I worked with Karen in the HIM Department years ago at SUNY and she was the sweetest, most warm hearted person. She will be deeply missed. Kathleen Hanlon (Daby) Dear Wayne, Brian, Matt & family ... we are so very sorry for your loss of Karen. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you find comfort in all your cherished memories together. With our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Dear Wayne, Brian, & Matt You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Karen, at times, was like a big sister to me. I loved her as if she was my own sister. Mom (Grandma) Swindon was there to greet Karen where they will sit around the pool and talk about us all. I am sure they have lots to talk about. We will miss her very much. Wayne please if we can be of any help during your difficult time please call us anytime. Love your sister # 5. Don & Debbie LaPlante Wayne and Family: I was so sorry to hear about Karen. I worked with her in Clinical Data Services and we so enjoyed her. She always had so many stories about you Wayne, her sons and her grandchildren. I live in NC now so I won't be able to attend the service but please know that my prayers are with all of you. Judy Powers Cook Dear Wayne, Brian, Matt & Family ... we are so very sorry for your loss of Karen. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you find comfort in all your cherished memories together. With our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Love, Don and Melanie Chajkowski I can not imagine the sorrow you all must feel. I am sure Karen was your best friend and kindrid spirit. I am very sorry Wayne and family for your loss. Keep her bright within your memories forever. Love Brenda, Bob, Aunt Tootie. I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was such a great friend. She was a light in my life when things were dark. She was friend who was there with no strings. I will miss our emails. We always made each other smile & I will miss her Christmas cards always with a note inside. Linda Bondy May God bless you with comfort and in His time grant you peace. Our prayers are with you. Cathy and Lou Scott