Karen E. Johnson ... longtime registered nurse

ROCHESTER - Karen E. Johnson, 58, of Rochester, died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. She was born July 28, 1960 in Rochester the daughter of Carl and Nancy-June (Hirtle) Johnson and has resided in this area most of her life.
Karen was a registered nurse having worked many years for Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center, and also worked at Webster at Rye and most recently, Cornerstone VNA.
Karen provided care and love to people in their toughest days her entire life. She was a leader and never followed. She treasured her family, most of all her grandchildren. Karen was our rock. She will be extremely missed and never forgotten.
Members of her family include two children, Jane Lobel and her husband, Sam of Milton and Joseph Nagle and his girlfriend, Jennifer Bourre of Somersworth; five grandchildren, Bradyn and Cody Nagle and Camden, Emilee and Lillian Lobel; brother, Paul (Christina) George of Rochester; sister, Kathryn (Greg) Cilley of Rochester; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Karen was predeceased by her parents, Carl Johnson, Nancy Johnson George and Bert George and her brother, Bert George, Jr.