Karen (Bates) Eley CHARLESTOWN — Karen Lee (Bates) Eley, 63, of Charlestown, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Karen was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, Nov. 23, 1958, to William E. Bates Sr. and Barbara M. (Green) Bates. She graduated from Staples High School in 1977. Shortly after she graduated, she moved to Florida, where she met her husband, Milton E. Eley. They married in 1978, moved to Georgia, started their family, then moved back to Florida in 1982. In 1992, they moved to New Hampshire with their family of five. Karen and Milton were married 43 years before his death, Sept. 1, 2021. Karen is survived by her children, Jennifer, Christopher and William Eley, all of Charlestown, New Hampshire; three grandchildren, Skyler, Dominic and Dakota; six siblings; and a great-uncle. She was predeceased by both parents, two sisters and her husband. Her family would like to express their gratitude to Karen’s “Medical” family for the care and support they gave her over the years. A small Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for both Karen and Milton.
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