The Keene Sentinel
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Karen Frank Mays, of Fitzwilliam, passed away Tuesday June 2nd from complications of reoccurring cancer. Karen was born on April 24, 1951 to parents Treva and Vance Frank. Karen's family moved to Paris Maine where Karen attend school. Karen started studying pottery becoming a studio potter at Brookfield Craft Center in CT. Karen eventually moved to the office to develop course workshops for professional artist residencies. In 1989 Karen met Richard marring him on June 24, 1989. Shortly thereafter Karen and Richard moved to Nebraska where Karen worked for Beemis center, also receiving a Bachelor Degree in Art Administration. After a short stint in IN Karen and Richard moved to Keene where Karen worked at the Colonial Theatre as Director of Development. From the Colonial Karen worked at Fitchburg State University as Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs where she worked until her passing, also receiving her Masters Degree in Art Administration.
Karen will be missed by her mother Treva and siblings Bonnie Frank, Anita Henry, Julie Frank, Dan Frank and Mike Frank and most of all by her husband of 30 years.
In celebration of Karen's life a memorial service will be held in future months. In lieu of flowers Karen's family request donations be made in her memory to "The Fund for Fitchburg State University" which helps struggling students financially, at Fitchburg State University Foundation, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg MA. 01462.
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