1958 - 2024
Visitation
December 13, 20244-8PM
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St, Chelmsford
Funeral
December 14, 202411AM
Dolan Funeral Home
Karen “K” Haywood, 66, of Hudson, NH passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
K was married to Ronald D. Haywood, with whom she spent several wonderful years with. Born in Melrose, MA, K was the daughter of Guy R. and Agnes A. (Robbins) Glidden.
K graduated from Chelmsford High School with the class of 1976.
Karen was actively involved in her community and had a special place in her heart for veterans, inspired by her father’s and husband’s service. In 2018, she proudly brought Wreaths Across America to Chelmsford, MA, to honor those who served. She was also a dedicated member of the Elks Lodge in Nashua and actively participated in Mindy’s Mission. Karen enjoyed spending summers at Lake Winnipesaukee, a dream she and Ron had shared and fulfilled in recent years. She loved traveling, especially taking cruises.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her son Daniel and his wife Ashley Hartenstein of Townsend, MA; daughter Stephanie and her husband Matt Weagle of Auburn, MA; mother Agnes Glidden of N. Chelmsford, MA; brothers Scott Glidden and his wife Ruth Page of Jamacia Plain, Michael and his wife Denise Glidden of Chelmsford, MA, David and his partner Maggie Shaw of N. Chelmsford, MA, Mark and his wife Lisa Glidden of Merrimack, NH; grandchildren Sydney Weagle, Camryn Weagle, Carter Hartenstein, and Addison Hartenstein as well as several nieces and nephews.
Karen will be remembered for her strong sense of community, her love for her family, and her commitment to honoring those who served.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Karen’s visitation will be held Friday, December 13, 2024, from 4-8PM at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA. Her service will be held the next day, Saturday, December 14 at Dolan Funeral Home at 11AM. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME (978)-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Sheila Kelly Vaughan
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Dearest Ron and family,
I am so sad to hear of “K’s” passing. My heart is so broken for you all. K was a lovely person who always had a good story and the biggest and kindest heart. She was a wonderful friend to so many and she was a fabulous and devoted friend of The Glenview. May her journey be peaceful and her memory live on. My deepest condolences. Send love and support. Sheila Kelly Vaughan
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Ruth Sevland
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Dear Glidden family,I am so sorry to hear of Karen passing .My thoughts and prayers are with you all ,especially Nana God Bless you all.
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Kimberly Bomba
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Dear Ron,
I cannot express the deep sympathy I have for you (her best friend) and her family! I promise to always mention her name and talk about her at the lodge! Sending heartfelt condolences to all that had the pleasure of knowing her and her continued attempts to keep friends close ♥️
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Greg Chambers
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Love you Kay. Ron anything you need, Chambers are here
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Dort Richards
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Ron & Family, Ron and I are so sorry to hear about K’s passing. Her smile always lit up the room at the Glenview. Sending our deepest sympathies. Hugs, Ron & Dot Richards
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JOE & HELEN MAC SHANE
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Ron, so sorry for your loss. She was a great supporter of veterans. Kay will be missed. May God bless her.
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Kathy and Joe Frassica
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Ron,
We are very sorry to hear of K’s passing! She is an amazing person and I always enjoyed seeing her. Please done hesitate to reach out if you should need anything. All our
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John and Bonnie Teehan
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John and I are so sorry to hear of Kay passing May she rest in peace . She will always be e remembered for her happy soul and love for her family friends and life. Thee are so many wonderful memories of Ron and Kay in so many peoples hearts … Thoughts and prayers for family and friends John and Bonnie Teehan
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John McNamara
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Ron and family I so sorry to hear of your loss. Kay was such a wonderful person. Deepest sympathies. Good bless.
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David ConnertyR
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Ron and family, my sincere condolences on K’s passing. Lot of laughs and memories from, the Glenview days. RIP K
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Kerry Heelln
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Ron I am so very sorry for your loss. I will never forget her smile. Kerry Heelon
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Sherry & Bob Lowney
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Ron we are so very sorry to hear about K. May she rest in the sweetest peace and always be remembered as a kind and giving person You are all in our thoughts and prayers
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Cheri Bowles
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Dear Ron, Stephanie, Dan, and Nana,
My heart goes out to you all. Visiting with you, Ron, and K was always a blast! How I wish now that I came home more frequently or visited more frequently when I was home. K always told the BEST stories. Loved laughing with y’all. The bond K and Moe had was beautiful, like sisters. K’s intelligence, humor, heart, and beautiful spirit will be missed. Sending love, hugs, and prayers from NC.
Cheri
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