Karen A. Melanson March 18, 2025

Karen Ann Melanson, age 73, entered into eternal life suddenly on March 18, 2025. Karen grew up in North Quincy and Braintree and has lived in Brockton, Douglas, and Springfield. Ms. Melanson was an operations manager for the Whitin Community Center for over thirty years. After her retirement, Karen was a member of the box office staff of the Majestic Theatre in West Springfield. Former wife of David R. Boyle of Winter Haven, Florida. Devoted mother of Susan Dziura and her husband Michael of Wilbraham, David and his fiancé Stephanie Boadilla of San Diego, Sean and his  wife Erika of Worcester and Mary Emmons Boyle and her husband Dan of Westbrook, Maine.  Loving Mamie to Celeste, Camille, Ollie, Penny, Josie, Ruby, and Ellie. Sister of the late Paul Melanson and the late Lisa Larsson. Sister of Ellen Gray and her husband Gerry of Niskayuna N.Y., Arlene Farrell and her husband Michael of Mashpee, Marie Larsson and her husband Cliff of Pepperell, John and his wife Diane of Newport Richey, Florida, Mark, and his wife Lynda of Norwell. Sister-in-law of Neal Larsson. Predeceased by her parents Herbert Melanson and Marie Mulvaney Melanson. Loving Aunt to seventeen nieces and nephews and ten grand nieces and nephews. She loved road trips, her pip Joey, photography and was a voracious reader and an avid traveler who was most proud of her solo pilgrimage to Crete in 2019. She lived for her family, but her supportive and generous presence comforted all, regardless of relation. Karen as kindness and love. Memorial visiting hours at the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home, 100 Washington St., Weymouth on Thursday March 27 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Funeral Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish at Sacred Heart Church, Weymouth on Friday at 10:30 AM. If desired, donations may be made in memory of her late, beloved sister, Lisa, to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Attn: Contribution Services, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445. Dana Farber Cancer Institute.