Germain, Karen P.
WARWICK
Germain, Karen P., 82, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Johnston with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Germain for 34 years. Born in Albany, NY, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah (Hittner) Gleckman, after Sarah’s untimely passing, she was raised by her adopted mother, Rebecca (Hittner) Gleckman. Karen attended Hope High School and graduated in 1962; she immediately married and started a family. Her life was dedicated to creating a home in Warwick where she remained for 58 years.
Karen was a devoted dog mom, she gave her love and devotion to many poodles and golden retrievers over the years, none as special as Faith whom she lost in 2019 after 12 love filled years. She was an avid vegetable gardener for many years until she was no longer able to care for her beds. When life slowed down some, she found time to enjoy Days of Our Lives.
Karen was a dearly loved mother to Susan Twardowski, her husband Robert, and Rayna Breitenbecher, her husband Erick, all of Johnston. Dear sister of Joseph Gleckman of Scituate, Sharen Gleckman of Providence and the late Elaine Ginsberg. Loving grandmother of Robert and Mandy. Cherished great grandmother of Robert.
Funeral home service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:00a.m. in Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association: Rhode Island Chapter.
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Sharen,
I was sorry to read about the passing of Karen. My thoughts are with you and your family.