Birth date: Jun 16, 1939 Death date: Apr 26, 2021
Mt. Pleasant-Mrs. Marie (nee Brown) Karsnick, 81, passed away April 26, 2021 from cancer at her residence surrounded by her daughters. She was born on June 16, 1939 in Caribou, Maine, the daughter of late Ralph and Leona Brown. Sh Read Obituary
I am Ken Karsnick's step-sister, Barbara Orlovsky Nelsen. I'm sorry for your loss. I was out of town from April 10th thru May 15th and just saw the obituary for Marie. I remember Marie's laugh and engaging smile. She always brought life to our family get-to-gethers. Rest in peace, Marie, you surely gave us a laugh!
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Marie. I met Marie and Ken through Carol and could clearly see they were devoted to each other. Ken with his warm smile, and loving glance. Marie always reaching out to touch his hand. The cancer happened so fast and is hard to digest when a disease takes a person otherwise full of life. Cancer took my Dad as well. I hope you can find comfort in the coming days, weeks, and months knowing you did your best to make Marie comfortable, and take care of her as Ken would of had he been able. I will always remember her smile and soft spoken voice. God's peace as you navigate the future without Marie
Dear Kris and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
May God continue to guide you through this challenging time.
God Bless - Kimberly Lee
I first met “Maria Hansen” in the fall of 1973 when I began my first teaching job at Mitchell El. For a nervous first year teacher, Marie’s smile, humor and help were so appreciated. Then, quite a few years later, she transferred from the psyche department, to the Diagnostic Center, a separate building on the Olympia Brown property, where we reconnected. Yes to the mysteries, “ gentle mysteries” as she called them. No gruesome Stephen King type books for us. Marie introduced me to so many of the old English mystery writers, like Margery Allingham. She also told me about picking and preparing fiddle head ferns while growing up in Maine. I picked some about a month ago at my snow bird home in Georgia, thinking of her as I did so. I have a recipe she prepared for us at the Diagnostic Center for slab “apple” pie, which, I think, was made from zucchini! Marie and Honey had us out to their place several times at the end of the school year. We’d enjoy food, laughs and sitting in the gazebo in the back. I’m appreciative of all the wonderful memories I have of her. What a loss.
Kathy Krause
To the family of "Miss Marie,"
I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
She taught hundreds of children how to read and how to improve their reading skills every week for many years at the Cops 'N Kids Reading Center.
She would volunteer with her friend Marie Knudson. We lovingly called them the "2 Maries" as they always volunteered together on the same day!
She had such a wonderful smile and a warm loving heart!
She was loved by our children and staff.
Rest in peace Miss Marie!
I love you,
Hugs,
Julia Witherspoon
Founder of Cops 'N Kids Reading Center
Marie was my neighbor at The Villas,I will always remember her with a smile on her face! Claudia Gorelik.
Marie my Mother-in-Law and friend always sharing a family story or fun fact – a passion for family and helping others. I was fortunate enough to spend time with Marie in early April and witnessed an example of courage, grace and reconciliation with the bad hand she was dealt so suddenly. She will be missed, but her spirit will live on through her family and friends.
