Nina Frances (Berube) Karash
December 3, 1948 - September 15, 2021
Nina (Berube) Karash, 72, of South Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 15, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT with her daughter at her side.
Nina was born December 3, 1948 in Westerly, RI to Frances (Ingham) and George C. Berube. She was a 1966 graduate of Westerly High School. She spent her summers growing up at Green Hill Beach in RI. She was the wife of the late Robert “Red” Karash, her beloved husband for 51 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Edward Babcock and George D. Berube, a sister-in-law, Dana (Hellmandollar) Berube, and a niece Catherine Babcock, and 2 nephews, John Babcock and Kenneth Babcock, an uncle John Joseph Lewis Ingham, and a cousin John P. Ingham.
She will be dearly missed by her son Robert G. Karash and daughter-in-law Tonya of Norwich, CT, daughter Nina (Karash) McCarthy of Westerly, RI, two grandsons, Robert "RJ" Karash and Noah Sherman, a brother John Babcock, a brother-in-law Philip Gunther and his wife Roberta, and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and her lifelong friend Diana (Miller) Pothast of Minnesota.
Nina spent her life as a homemaker until her children were grown. She later was proud of her work as a CNA at a couple nursing homes and in Retail at the upscale Wilson's Department Store in Greenfield, MA.
Nina was a member of the Stonington Connecticut Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for several years where she enjoyed worshiping amongst many that loved her dearly. Nina loved to study the Bible, engage in her ministry, enjoy time with her family (especially at the beach), do shell crafts, and beading. She will be remembered by all for her huge giving heart.
A memorial service will be done online by Zoom video at a future date. For online condolences please visit https://www.abbeycremation.com/. Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nina’s memory to The Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT. https://www.hospice.com/honor-memorial-gifts/
Nina, I was so very sorry to hear of your moms illness and death. Nina was a kind woman, always took an interest in others. she had a beautiful smile and she kept on going through thick and thin. She will be missed by all of her spiritual brothers and sisters. Susan Slone
So sorry Nina! This is so hard to loose someone you love, our hearts and prayers go out to you at this very sad time! She always had a smile for everyone. So glad you were near her side as I know that must have brought her great comfort! She put up a hard fight, let her sleep now, until we meet again. Love Doug and Linda Greene
Dear Nina, Noah and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was so kind, sweet and such a wonderful and beautiful person. I will always cherish our time together. She will be missed. My prayers and thoughts to you all.
Nina and Noah, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how close you were, she was a sweet heart. Thoughts and prayers , an old CNA friend Brenda Perry
RIP Nina. Fly High with the Angels.