The family of the late Karen Ruth Loder would like to express thanks to the many people who supported us during this very sad and difficult time. Thank you for all the messages, cards, food, flowers, monetary gifts and donations to the St. Paul's Anglican Church in mom's memory. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who came to the visitation and attended the funeral. Mom would have loved to know she had such a great turnout and that she had made such an impact on our community. She would have chatted with each and everyone of you. A sincere thank-you to  the outstanding staff of Western Long Term Palliative Care Unit who gave mom so much love, care, dignity, and respect. They were truly a gift to her and to us. Finally, to Dwayne and the staff at Country Haven Funeral Home for making the arrangements seemless and giving mom exactly what she had wanted. We will be eternally grateful for each and everyone of you.

- Andy, Veronica, Andrew and families.

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late Karen Ruth Loder (nee Prosper) announce her passing after a courageous battle with cancer on April 30th, 2025 at Western Long Term Palliative Care Unit at the age of 70 years.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories, her best friend and love of her life, her husband, Andy. Her loving children, Veronica (Spencer) and Andrew (Laura). Her grandchildren, Brady (Lauren) and Ethan (Heidi) as well as her great grandchildren, Evelyn, Robin, Eleanor, Leah, lil Brian, and her special grandpup Gus Gus. She is survived by her siblings: Steve (Jean), Murdock Jr., Olga (Dan), Bruce (Leanne), and Pam (Tim), her brother and sister in laws, Joan (Earl), Jerry (Gloria), Tony (Dallas), Terry (Vivian), Brad (Cindy), and Maxine as well many nieces and nephews and special nieces Michelle and Toni Lee.

Karen was predeceased by her first husband, Brian Wheeler, her parents Murdock and Jean Prosper, her in laws, Max and Violet Wheeler and Wesley and Marie Loder. Her sister Bertha Hunt, sister and brother in laws Barbara and David Wellman, Alvin Loder, niece Tammy, and great niece, Sydney.

Mom was born and raised in Humber Mouth however moved to Summerside where she raised her family, and was an integral part in helping to raise both her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She devoted her life to service, first as a Nursing Assistant and then as a Social Assistance Worker with Western Health, a 4-H leader, a Sunday school teacher, coordinator for NIS, just to name a few. She was a proud Mi'kmaw woman and founded the Northshore Aboriginal Group. She was an advocate for the elderly and the less fortunate.

Mom helped shape the minds of the many youths in her community through her dedicated service. She continued with her service through the church, administering to the sick at the hospital and those in the community. She went back to school later in life becoming a Deacon as she felt called to spread her faith and belief in God to others. Mom was the epitome of strength, love, and kindness. She lived her life always thinking of others and how she could make their lives a little better. She was the pillar and strength of our family and, a pillar in the community and her loss will be felt by many. Special thank you to Dr. Andrews and the nurses at the Health Sciences Center Urology Unit, and Dr. Fleming as well as the exceptional and thoughtful nurses on Palliative for their wonderful care of our mother as well as the compassion shown to our family.

Per Karen's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at St. Paul's Anglican Church Summerside on Saturday, May 3 2025 from the hours of 2:00 – 4:00 to 7:00 – 9:00 pm from where the funeral service will take place on St. Paul's Anglican Church Summerside on Sunday, May 4 2025 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Kay Osmond and Rev. Ken Abbott officiating. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Karens memory to the St. Paul's Anglican Church.