Karen Leigh LaFleur, 81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Advent Health Orlando Hospice Unit.
Karen was born on September 17, 1944, in Catskill, New York to parents Joseph Wright and Beatrice (Fuller) Wright.
She grew up in Davenport, New York, moved to Albany to attend college and then later to Saratoga Springs where she raised her children.
In later life, Karen moved to Orlando, Florida to be closer to family. She started working at the Publix bakery and stayed there for almost 30 years, making sure the breads and pastries were ready for the early morning rush and handing out free cookies to all children who asked.
Karen enjoyed the simple things. She loved reading, the ocean, traveling with her family, diet Pepsi, and shopping, especially if she could find a good deal.
She is survived by her son, Robert LaFleur and his wife, Kristin; her daughter, Jennifer Christianson and her husband, Troy; her six grandchildren, Abigail LaFleur, Gunnar Christianson, Svea Christianson, Nora LaFleur, Knute Christianson, and Beata Christianson; her brother, Kay Wright; and her close cousins, Bonnie Cahill and Sue Dacey.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Joseph Wright, Jr. and Ralph Wright, and her sister, Evelyn Lawing.