Obituary of Karen Ann Marie Mantin

Karen Ann Mantin of Saint John passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, January 21st, at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a long and valiant fight with cancer.

Karen Ann was born to parents Juliette and Alphonse Brideau both deceased. Survived by sisters Valerie and Angela and brothers Allan and Bob and predeceased by brother Dougie.

She is survived by her loving husband Jeffery Mantin and her children Doug, Stephen (Angie), David (Melanie) and John (Josie) and predeceased by Joseph Lee.

Also survived by her loving grandchildren Robbie, Tony, Jeff, Tanisha (Kyle), Joey, Lucas, Caity, Crystal, Stephen, Alex, Paige and Nathan (Shannon).  Predeceased by Elizabeth.  Also, nieces and nephews including Debbie (Leonard), Patti (deceased), Timmy and April (Brian), Brittany, Julie, Mark (Yanchung) with many great nieces and nephews and great grandchildren.

Karen Ann loved her family (and friends that were family) more than anything.  She always said, "it takes a village" and each one of us were more than happy to help her out in separate ways throughout her sickness.  She would do everything she could for everyone else.  A family visit was what made her extremely happy.  She enjoyed seeing everyone's updates and pictures on Facebook especially those that she didn't see often.  She had friends from all over the world, loved updates from Gail (Nick), Teresa, Jackie, Lori and Bonnie and so many more. She was blessed to have Michelle and Jimmy (both deceased), Pat and Paul, Annie and Jimmy and Gracie as special friends who were a part of her family.  She loved knitting, always making lists of all the things she could make everyone for Christmas.  The best present you could give her was a visit and more yarn!

 The arrangements are under the care and direction of Castle Funeral Home 309 Lancaster Ave. Saint John, N.B. (506 634 1701). As per Karen Ann’s wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. Online condolences can be made at www. Castlefh.ca