Karen P. McBrine

obituary

Karen P. McBrine – 68, of North Reading and formerly of Quincy, died at her home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Milton, MA on November 4, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jeanne (Spatola) McBrine.

She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 45 years. Karen was a bartender for the Owl’s Nest in Thornton, NH and the Mad River Tavern in Campton, NH.  She was a member of the Wollaston Beach Girls Club.

Karen gave a lot of love and devotion to her kids and grandkids. She loved horses, Cosmos, the Wollaston Beach Girls Club and riding trips to Acadia in Maine.

Family members include her loving sons, Stephen Farricy and his wife Sara and Michael Farricy; her daughter, Nicole Eicher and her husband James; brothers, Kevin McBrine, Joseph (Buddy) McBrine and Robert (Red) McBrine; grandchildren, Codi and James Eicher and Sean Farricy.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 23 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, followed by a prayer service at 5:45 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to New England Equine Rescue. Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

www.croswellfuneralhome.com

8 thoughts on “Karen P. McBrine”

  2. Nicole and family
    With deepest sympathy,wishing you comfort and strength for the days ahead.Your in my prayers.

    SANCHA K

  3. So very sorry and saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Sending love and strength to you all

  5. Condolences to all of you. Remembering the fun days of “cosmos & lip plumper”. Kar bear will be missed

  6. I was very sad to hear Karen passed away. She was a wonderful person. I first knew her as my neighbor on Oakdale Rd. Our children played in the neighborhood together. I have many happy memories from back then. After she moved and got her horses we would visit her there. Travis’ first time on a horse was hers. She loved her animals dearly. I haven’t seen her in years, except on her Facebook posts. I can honestly say I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone. My sympathy and love to her family. The world was a better place with her in it. I am so very sorry she’s gone.

  7. My deepest condolences. Karen would come visit all the staff at “The Horseshoe.” I always enjoyed our conversations about life and the restaurant business. I hope she is at peace and enjoying a nice Cosmo!! ❤️❤️

  8. Very sad. Karen and I were buddies in elementary school. She had the best smile and was my first “best friend”. We grew up in the same neighborhood and always had fun. My deepest condolences to her family. Rest in Peace, Karen.

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