Karen Denise Adams, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, surrounded by family. Karen began her teaching career in Pikangikum, Northern Ontario. Returning to St. Karen was an educator and a learner. She was passionate about reading and dedicated her life to instilling a love for literature in others especially her colleagues and students. Her classrooms were not just spaces of learning but places of wonder and curiosity.
She believed in the power of education and devoted herself to continuously learning and adapting, always seeking innovative ways to make the literary journey exciting for her students.
Karen became involved in basketball in when Shaina began to play with Goulds Hoopsters and helped to grow the franchise into one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the province. In , she became a member of NLBA holding various board and committee positions.
Karen invested endless hours into the sport, and was always there to lend a hand, always there to give her time and never looked for anything in return. Karen was invaluable in the NL basketball community.
Many thanks to the emergency, trauma and intensive care teams at St. As well as a huge shout out to the various paramedics who jumped in to assist outside the emergency department doors and inside the family room. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, January 25 at St.
