NEW GLASGOW – Karen Louanne (Hambelton) Cromwell, 57, New Glasgow, passed away Friday, October 24, 2008 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow surrounded by loved ones. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Fern MacKay and the late John E. Hambleton. Karen was a loving mother, a kind and generous friend. Her proudest accomplishments were her children. She enjoyed animals, especially horses and her beloved cats, Callie and Bruce. She was an avid reader, enjoyed writing, watermelon and summer sunshine. She had a wonderful sense of humour. Surviving are her children, Oliver, Manitoba; Jacy, Halifax; Kaela, Dalhousie University; Jason, New Glasgow; step-mother, Edna Hambleton; half-sisters, Heather MacIvor, Cindy Pitts; brother, Randy McMullin; many aunts, uncles and cousins; best friend, Barry (Joyce) Hatfield. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Wayne McMullin. The family will receive visitors 12 – 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 29th in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow from where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. with Father Paul Abbass presiding. At Karen’s request, donations for her daughter, Kaela’s, education would be gratefully accepted c/o Barry Hatfield, RR # 5, New Glasgow, NS B2H 5C8.