Karen Rhodes Fellows, 64, of Northborough, Massachusetts, died on February 4, 2017 after a long illness. Karen was born July 24, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard and Muriel Fellows of Camden, Maine.

Karen grew up in Hamilton, Mass. and graduated from Hamilton Wenham High School in 1970. Karen attended Colby College and graduated in 1974, with a bachelor's degree in Biology.

Karen was employed by the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston. Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston and Digital Equipment Corporation of Marlboro.

Karen was a volunteer at the Northborough Senior Center and a member of Church of the Nativity in Northborough which she loved dearly.

Karen leaves behind a loving family, Step-Mother, Jaci Fellows, Step-sisters, Diane Fleming, Betsy Down, Patti Mitchell, and one Step-brother David Morse. Cousins, Christy Thompson and Barbara Clemmons. As well as many nieces and nephews.

A lovely ceremony of the Celebration of Karen's Life was held at Hays Funeral Home of Northborough with Fr. Len Cowan presiding. Burial at a later date will be in Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough.

Karen was a warm, passionate and loving woman who will be missed by all.