Karen Marie Tagliabracci

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Marie Tagliabracci of Oakville, Ontario, who departed this life on October 16, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Fiovo Tagliabracci (Jerry) and Betty Ann Bellerose (Holgate), as well as her stepfather Randy Bellerose. Karen is survived by her husband Derek Laidlaw; her aunts, Margie, Marion Holgate, and Chrissie Delyzer (David); her uncle Ernie Cachagee-Holgate; her cousin Holgate; and her nieces and nephews, Kristen Idsinga (Shayne), Jenn Kane (Logan), Amy Siddall (Dave), Kelly Quesnel (Dave), Mitch Koziana, David Laidlaw (Vanessa), and Matthew Laidlaw (Karly). She is also survived by George (Shirley Laidlaw), Janine Koziana (Larry), and Todd Laidlaw (Dawn). A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chelsea Room of the Lamplighter, located at 591 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6C4R3. Donations in Karen's name to the Canadian Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Canada, or the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.