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Karen Bresson
August 5, 2025
BRESSON, Karen Irene – Peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in her 67th year, after a brief illness, with diagnosis in May. Beloved wife for almost 39 years to Kent Bresson. Loving mother of Tyler Bresson and his wife Jen, and Trevor Bresson. Dear sister of Kenneth Coutts. Karen will be missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Lorne and Kathleen Coutts.
Karen had a passion for gardening and loved birds. She would spend her summers in her garden, enjoying all what nature offered. She savoured her last four years of retirement, but above all, she loved her family, and was a proud mother to her boys and their families.
A private graveside service will be held at Mount Forest Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Karen are asked to consider the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program (c/o the Waterloo Regional Health Foundation). Online condolences and donations available at www.englandfuneralhome.com
Condolences
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies
— Ken and Margy Smart, August 25, 2025Dear Kent, Hoping you find strength and comfort from your family at this very sad time. Take care.
— Karen Eddie, August 16, 2025I’m deeply saddened to hear of Aunt Karen’s passing, and my heart is heavy for Kent, Tyler, and Trevor. The love she had for her family was always so clear, and it’s heartbreaking that she had to say goodbye so soon. I hope the memories of her beautiful gardens and the strength of your family bring you some peace in this time of grief. Thinking of you all and sending love.
"What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." — Helen Keller
We were deeply saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Kent and family.
Elaine and Greg Pepper
Kent, Tyler, Jen & Trevor
There are no words to convey my deepest condolences. May you always continue to feel her love.
Hilary & Roy
Terry and I are truly sorry to hear of your wife's death. Our condolences to you and your family.
— Kent Smith, August 14, 2025Kent
We were so sorry to hear of your loss
May you smile at all the beautiful memories
Jerry & Jan Kochan
To the entire Bresson family, our deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
May Karen rest in peace and continue to watch over you all 🕊️
My deepest condolences to Kent, his sons, brother Ken & your extended families. I knew Karen & Kent from Mount Forest around 40 years ago. Unfortunately I lost touch with them when they move away from town. I was saddened to hear of her passing. May you find healing & peace in the memories you all made together. 💕
— Joan Stevens, August 13, 2025Ken,
My Condolences on the loss of your sister.
Kent Tyler Jen and Trevor
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you
Kent, Ken and families: Sorry to hear of your loss and we send our deepest sympathy. Thelma had great fun with Karen in Conn when she went to visit her grandmother. - Barry & Thelma (Duncan) Rawn
— Barry & Thelma (Duncan) Rawn, August 10, 2025Dear Kent, Tyler & Jen, Trevor Bresson, Kenneth Coutts, Family & Friends.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for Karen. We were friends for a couple years, back when Mount Forest was a happening place to be young. Before Karen and Kent had eyes for each other, we would usually meet at Kirk's fruit stand or the library steps on a Friday night, just to watch everyone out touring up and down Main Street. We were both hard-working girls the rest of the week, but the weekends were ours! We never hung out at the hotels a lot in the Summer & would usually gather in Karen's apartment near Carpet Country. I don't have very many pictures of her and the ones I do have are poor quality. Nonetheless, they're still nice to see her young beautiful self. More often than not, she would start the night off without glasses. She hated wearing them and would start with contacts. As the night wore on, her eyes would start to bother her, so we'd head back, get her glasses and then go back out! There was never a dull moment once Kent showed up! haha. Never saw a couple that adored each other more. 39 years, wow! I left Mount Forest for Thunder Bay, to go to college, then met my husband, had two children & the rest is history. Karen and Kent (I believe) left for Listowel. Only met Kent once at Maple Fest, and often met her Mama Kay, giving us both a chance to 'catch up' on how things were going with Karen & family. Karen was always in my thoughts over these fast flying years. Sometimes, the friends we make when we're young come and go, but the memories always stay, thankfully. Just young girls hanging out, keeping each other safe and making memories.
I'm glad to hear she was able to retire, enjoy the birds and the flowers, and to pass peacefully at home.
I will be thinking of all of you at this sad and difficult time. Take care of each other... sincerely Jane.
This little collage was taken on the 'Old Home Week' celebration, July of 1979.
Dear Kent and family. We were so sorry to hear about Karen. Please know you're all in our thoughts and most certainly our prayers!
Sincerely: Daryll and Debb Cameron
So sorry for your lost Kent
— Jim gregson, August 9, 2025So sorry to hear this sad news. I lived in the basement apt. of a house on Garafraxa St. in Fergus. Karen & Ken lived on the main floor. The good old Fergus days....That's when I first met Karen. Wonderful , kind woman. Always had a smile on her face.
— Sherry Kerr/home hardware, August 8, 2025Kent & family,
So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. You are all in my thoughts..
Our deepest condolences
— Kevin Lori Coutts, August 8, 2025Our deepest sympathies Kent Tyler Jen and Trevor ...a life cut way to short. Happy to hear Karen was able to enjoy a few years of retirement doing what she loved
Rob and Paula
Rest in Peace Karen. Our deepest condolences Ken.
From Lois Scott, Gary, Bradley, Pamela and families.
We are saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Kent, Tyler, Trevor and the family. Karen was such a devoted Wife and Mother.
Rest peacefully kind soul.
Larry, Sandy, Allison and Christopher.
With deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. A donation has been made to Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) in memory of Karen. From your Manulife/John Hancock family.
— Kevin Hall, August 8, 2025So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We spent alot of years growing up together in Conn as we were first cousins. To Kent and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Gayle and David Eaton
— Gayle Eaton, August 7, 2025We are so saddened to hear about your loss. Thinking of you and your loved ones.
— Delores & Jeff McMullen, August 7, 2025Deepest sympathy extended to Kent, Tyler and Trevor in the loss of your dear wife and mother. To my bro in law Ken big hugs and love from us. Thinking of you all.
— RUTH TRUAX RICK YOUNG, August 7, 2025