Karen Jeanne Herington, 64, of Marion, MA passed away on January 7, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Herington. Karen was born on Nov. 25, 1944 in Urbana, Illinois. She grew up in Colorado Springs, CO and later moved to Hanson, MA, Park City, UT and Marion, MA.
She is survived by her husband and her sons, Peter Dalton and his wife Kathy of SLC, UT, Chris Dalton of SLC and David Dalton of Rochester, MA. Grandchildren, DJ and Natasha Dalton of Rochester, MA and Pierce and Ellie Dalton of SLC, UT. Sister, Janis Colantino and brother, Craig Coupland of CO.
Karen loved spending time with her grandchildren and tending to her garden as well as traveling with her husband. She was active in several woman's clubs in Marion.
A memorial service will be held Monday, January 12, 2009 at the First Parish Unitarian, 24 River Street, Norwell, MA. Contributions can be made to Community Resources Network, PO Box 550, Wareham, MA 02571.