Karen Elizabeth MacRury Sweet
1958 - 2026
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Brenda MacDonnell posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wayne, Allison, Daniel, Anne, David and Family
Sending very sincere condolences on the passing of Karen. I feel like I have lost a sister, having grown up in a tight knit neighbourhood where parents were everyone’s parents and the youngsters siblings to all. We played, grew up together and though we never used the word ‘love’, that’s what we experienced. To lose Karen is to lose a part of our Cornishtown Rd gang. We may have lived as adults in other places but when we had the occasion to see each other it seemed no time had passed. I am so very sorry I cannot attend her service but please know I am there in spirit. Bless you all.
Brenda MacDonnell
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Betty Hodgson posted a condolence
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She worked very hard to provide excellence in patient care.
Betty Hodgson
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Chris Hansen posted a condolence
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Karen was a wonderful person. I got to know her when the VG performed its first heart transplant. I was managing the PR surrounding the event and Karen was so helpful. As head nurse on that unit she was fiercely protective of the patient but realistic about the media interest. She had so much energy and enthusiasm and was so clearly devoted to nursing. Over the years whenever I ran into her at the hospital or on the street or at the Athens restaurant we would stop to chat. I always came away with a smile on my face. She was such a character! My deepest condolences to the MacRury and the Sweet families. Such a loss.
Chris Hansen
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Daniel MacIntyre posted a condolence
Saturday, May 16, 2026
My Aunt Karen was an incredible nurse, educator, and overall a very compassionate person. She had a large influence on my career and the person I am today. Any questions or advice I needed she would always be in my corner with an endless amount of knowledge.
Beyond her accomplishments she was simply a great aunt to my brother and me. I will always be grateful for her support and love she showed us throughout our lives. She will be missed dearly.
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Marguerite Rowe posted a condolence
Saturday, May 16, 2026
It is with sincere sorrow that I send my condolence to Karen's family and many friends. Karen was a ball of energy who had utilized her abundant knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to lead the excellent team of nursing managers at the VG during my tenure there. Thinking of your loss, Marguerite Rowe
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Karen Chisholm posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2026
My sincere condolences to you Wayne, Allison and the MacRury family. I had worked with Karen since the 1980’s. We were both staff nurses. Karen was a “float nurse” , working part time while attending university. We worked together as managers and she then became my nursing director. Her expertise was always in cardiac nursing so i was fortunate to work with her in this area. Karen was a strong leader. She expected the same from her managers and allowed them the opportunity to do just that. The nursing profession benefited from having Karen as such a strong advocate. Rest in peace Karen. You will be missed.
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Cindy Cruickshank posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2026
I had the pleasure of meeting Karen when, like her, I moved from Sydney to Halifax to practise nursing.
I think the first time we met may have been at Dal. Capers have a way of finding each other — that, and her infectious laugh, which could be heard throughout the Forrest Building.
Later, I had the chance to work with her during Hurricane Juan, when she was a VP at Capital Health. I was a new manager at the time, and I looked to her for guidance more than once. She was kind, fair, honest, and more authentic than anyone I knew then — or have come to know in the 20 years since.
Karen was an expert. Nurses used to say she was one of the few senior leaders who could run an entire hospital one minute and jump into patient care the next — in Critical Care, at that.
I also got to spend time with Karen at the rinks, watching our daughters play ringette. Allison, you were an all-star in her eyes. You could always count on Allison’s team having the best hospitality suite whenever Halifax hosted a tournament. One year, Karen even tucked away egg salad sandwiches for my parents, who were visiting from Cape Breton. She quickly became everyone’s favourite team mom.
Years later, I heard nursing student after nursing student sing Karen’s praises. Little did they know they were standing on the shoulders of a giant — and she was the one who helped lift them there.
Wayne, Allison, Anne, Daniel, and David, thank you for sharing your wife, mother, and sister with the rest of us. May you find peace in the days and months ahead, knowing how deeply she was loved.
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Anita Kline lit a candle
Friday, May 15, 2026
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Very sorry to hear of Karen’s passing . Sending sincere condolences to her family & friends .
Anita (Coleman) Kline
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Cheryl MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2026
I’m so sorry to hear about Karen's passing. We may not have stayed in touch after high school, but she was a very important part of that chapter of my life, and I’ve thought of her often. I am holding her family in my thoughts as they navigate this painful time.
God Bless, Cheryl (Costigan) MacDonald
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Bonnie Conrad posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2026
I am so sorry to hear about Karen. Karen and I crossed paths through work.
I remember her as a kind leader who was always respectful to me.
My sincere condolences.
Bonnie Smith Conrad
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Lilly MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2026
Wayne and Allison please accept my heartfelt condolences. Karen played an important role throughout my nursing career -first as my manager and as my director. Her encouragement,guidance,and belief in me helped shape my professional path, and I will always be grateful for the many wonderful years and experiences we shared together. May you rest in peace!
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Manny Aquino posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Wishing you Dan/Donna and family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Manny Aquino
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Theresa Covey posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Karen was my neighbor on Quinpool Road in the 80s, and we both worked at the VG in 1989-90. Such a lovely person and so sorry for your loss of this wonderful lady much too soon.
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Ada Hagen posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Sweet & Mac Rury Family
So sorry to hear of Karen passing Will keep Her & The Family in My Prayers May God Bless You All
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Shauna McMahon posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2026
I worked with Karen at the QEII and she was a very dedicated leader and had a great sense of humour. A very compassionate nurse always putting patients first. Condolences to her family.
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Janice Nussey posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2026
I worked with Karen at Dalhousie and she was a breath of fresh air. Always with a smile ! She will be missed by all who knew her. My deepest condolences.
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Kate Mahon posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Karen was simply an amazing person. I first came to know her when we both were members of the NS Chapter of CACCN in late 80s. Instantly knew she was my kind of person. I had great respect for Karen’s leadership style. She combined courage with consideration as she led and mentored others. She was highly regarded by all who knew her. She had a wonderful Cape Breton personality that made others laugh and brought out the best in everyone. She cut to the chase when needed. She was a principle-centred leader. Karen will be very missed.
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Jim MacLean posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Karen was a tremendous person who was respected by everyone she met. I am very sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
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Cathy McRury posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Rest easy, Karen
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Marjorie MacKay lit a candle
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Karen was such wonderful neighbour. An intelligent, kind and caring person with a great sense of humor and big personality. She will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
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Lois West posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Karen and I started our nursing careers on the same VG unit in 1978. I appreciated her as a person, and respected her as a colleague. Sincere condolences to her family and all those close to her. This is way too soon.
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Geri Hirsch posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
I was so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She were a wonderful colleague and will be deeply missed. My deepest and sincere condolences to her family.
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Karen MacKay lit a candle
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Karen and Wayne have been good neighbours and friends since my move to Spryfield. I appreciated Karen's sense of humour and her "tell it like it is" approach to life. She was an interesting conversationalist and a compassionate lady. She will be greatly missed.
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Jane Pryor posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wayne, Allison and Family - I had the honor and privilege of knowing Karen for many years, as both a colleague and especially as a friend. she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My deepest and sincerest condolences to her loving family. Rest easy my friend...you are now at peace
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Debbie and Ken posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
I will miss knowing that Karen is in this world, providing stability and kindness to all who needed. She was a good woman and will be remembered with love and a deep sense of loss. I am very grateful to have known her. My condolences to her husband, daughter and all her family on their painful loss of this wonderful woman. God bless you all and help you find peace.
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Brian G. Butt posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
I was saddened to hear the news of Karen’s passing. Over the years Karan and I worked in colleague roles at the QEII in Halifax. Karen was known for her achievements and her no fuss approach of getting things done. She was a well known leader who worked tirelessly to improve patient care across the organization, and through her years of service her accomplishments were many. Through this message I offer my sincere condolences to her husband, Allison and the extended families. May she be in peace and light and may her memory be a blessing.
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Sean McDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
So sad to hear of the passing of Karen.
I had many great chats with Karen at Springvale school waiting to pick up our girls.
Our prayers are with the Sweet family.
Sean and Maria McDonald.
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Donna Mitchell posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
I had the joy of knowing Karen for over 40 years and considered her my best buddy. She loved her family. She was a wonderful nurse, educator, support person, and my strength when needed. My family considered her part of our family and loved her. Be free my buddy. I miss you already.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, May 15, 2026
J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax
149 Herring Cove Road
Halifax
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