Karen Prouty

Karen Lee Prouty (Blomstrom), 80, of Newberry, Florida died peacefully on September 24, 2025 after a long illness. Karen is survived by her son Mark Prouty (Mary) of Auburn, Massachusetts, her daughter, Jane Prouty (Derek) of Newberry, Florida, six grandchildren: Evangeline, Alex, David, and Sloan Prouty, Janet and Julie Polston (all in Florida), nieces and nephews, her brothers Kurt and Steven Blomstrom of Auburn, Massachusetts, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. She is preceded in death by two of her sons, Glen and Joel (Page) Prouty, her husband Malcolm Prouty, and her siblings, Barbara Marrino and Wayne Blomstrom. 

Karen was born on October 21, 1944, in Worcester, Massachusetts to Alden and Eleanor (Fournier) Blomstrom. She graduated from Auburn High School and married her high school sweetheart, Malcolm. Karen graduated from Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA, as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse for many years at Memorial Hospital, as a private duty nurse, and for the state of Massachusetts as an investigator. She finished her career working at Worcester State Hospital. Karen lived in Auburn, Massachusetts most of her life. She raised her four children there and enjoyed her summers at the family’s camp on Lake Manchaug in Douglas, MA. 

Karen maintained many close friendships over the span of her life. She was smart, generous, fun, and could be a little bit mischievous. Almost everyone who knew her has a tale of a “caper” with Karen. She loved to play blackjack; friends and family members have many great memories of trips with her to Atlantic City, NJ, and subsequently, to Foxwoods in Connecticut. Later in life Karen spent her winters in Key Largo, Florida, eventually retiring to Florida full time. She was an animal lover and had many pets over the course of her life. In recent years, Karen faced many physical challenges, but she enjoyed her life surrounded by family and her pets.

There are no calling hours. Services will be private for the immediate family.