Karen Downing, age 58, of Weymouth passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Karen was raised and educated in Weymouth graduating from Weymouth High in 1980. She worked a combined 18 years at Rockland Trust Corporate Office in Plymouth.
Karen married her beloved husband, Steve, in 1992. They started raising their family in Halifax prior to living in Texas until 2005 when they moved back to Weymouth and have lived since.
Being a natural caregiver, Karen was always looking for ways to be there supporting those around her. She loved being with her family most especially her grandchildren and will always be remembered for her compassionate, yet determined, demeanor.
Karen is survived by her husband of 28 years Steven “Sam” Downing of Weymouth, her loving daughters Lori Leger and her husband Luke of Warren, Sandra Coveney and her husband Chris Wilson of Kingston, Jessica Downing of Brighton, and Leann Campbell of Weymouth, and cherished “Mimi” of Kayla, Liam, Tyler, Grace, and Lainey. Karen is also survived by her siblings Bertram “Buddy” Campbell III, Susan Tucci, and the late Lynda Campbell.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the visitation for Karen on Saturday, December 26, 2020 from 9-11am in the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home located at 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) Weymouth, MA. All COVID-19 guidelines, including limited capacity of persons in funeral home will be observed. A Private graveside service will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in S. Weymouth. Donations may be made to the Karen Downing Memorial Fund: Care of Rockland Trust Bank 8 Richards Rd. Plymouth, MA 02360.