Karen Ann Gillies, 72, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born in Franklin County, Ohio, to George and Theresa (Picard) Gillies and spent most of her life in North Brookfield, Massachusetts. She retired to Arizona in 2014, where she enjoyed golfing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 15 years, Gary J. Corbeil; her daughter, Theresa J. Dunshee and husband Allen Fritzinger; her son, Raymond G. Jette; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sisters Patricia Gillies, Judy Picard and husband Lionel; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and former husband, Marlin R. Dunshee.

A service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Memorial Church, North Brookfield, MA. Interment will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA, at 12:00 p.m. A separate celebration will be held in Apache Junction, AZ, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s memory to:

Glioblastoma Foundation.