Karen Marie Poulin

Biddeford - Karen Marie (Norden) Poulin, 59, formerly of Portland, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a long illness. Born on November 8, 1960, Karen was the daughter of the late Philip and Suzanne (Francis) Norden. She graduated from Deering High School where she excelled in school, especially in the arts. The highlight and honor of Karen's life was in 1991 when her daughter, Amanda was born. In her earlier years Karen worked at Brighton Medical Center and Bornstein & Hovermale. Karen loved to travel and enjoyed going to Aruba. She was an avid cook and often referred to the popular Cookbook by Marjorie Standish. People especially enjoyed her apple brownies and banana bread. Karen was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Petrin and her husband, Tim; sisters, Cheryl Norden and Justine Norden; brother, Steven Norden and Uncle David Francis. She is also survived by several extended family members and friends. Visiting Hours celebrating Karen's life will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 4-7PM at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home on Friday, November 22 at 10:15AM followed by an 11AM Funeral Service at St. Joseph Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Following services, relatives and friends are invited to a reception at the funeral home. Donations in honor of Karen are accepted at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.