Karen Payne King
January 23, 1945 - November 8, 2026
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Payne King (nee deSoto) on November 8th, 2026 at the West Haldimand General Hospital. Karen was an amazing Mom, Grandma, Wife, Sister, Aunt and Friend to so many. She is predeceased by her devoted husband of 52 years, Maxwell King baa (2017), her loving son, M. Karl King baa (2020), and her cherished grandson, Alex Dalton baa (2021).
Karen is survived by her sister Judy Trebilcock and her brother Lee and sister-in-law, Anne deSoto, her brother-in-law Malcolm and his wife Alexandra King. She is survived by all of their children and grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and their children.
Karen leaves behind with memories; her daughter Andrea King, and her children Kate Dalton and Bryan Batty, and Jake Dalton along with their Dad, Wayne Dalton. Daughter Katharine and son-in-law Andrew Brown and their children Myles, Sylas, Julius and Alysse. Son Matthew and daughter-in-law Stephanie King and their sons, Thyssen and Ethan. Grandchildren Falcon King and Jazmin de Santis of the late Karl.
Karen had loving companionship in recent years with Bob Ishibashi whom will miss her dearly.
While Karen was an elementary school teacher in both the BHNCDSB and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, her true career calling was as a homemaker. She found great joy and fulfillment in creating a home for family and friends that was warm, seasonally decorated and welcoming.
Karen served her community in many ways over the years as a volunteer on boards and committees; she was a member for over 50 years of the Catholic Women’s League of St. Mary’s and St. Ann’s Parish. Karen found great comfort in her Catholic faith and attended church each week with her special friend Wendy Hibbard whose kind patience facilitated her attendance. Karen had many friends with whom she kept up with regularly; her “Fab Four” ladies and others will miss her dearly.
Chii Miigwech to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Home Support Unit staff for the years of care; she truly loved and appreciated the kindness and friendship found in the senior community, the meals, programs and outings were frequent highlights for her. As lifetime supporters of the West Haldimand General Hospital, we thank them for the frequent and thorough care received by Emergency staff, 3rd Floor and Palliative teams. As well to the First Responders who always treated her with dignity.
Cremation has taken place. The family will honour her life with a visitation at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Monday November 16, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. Parish prayers to follow at the Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 94 Main St. N., Hagersville on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at the family farm, 9163 King St. W., Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com