Karen A. McManus passed away suddenly on January 21, 2020, at the age of 56. Karen was a 1981 graduate of Melrose High School and attended Bunker Hill Community College. Most of her working career was as a Central Office Technician for the New England Telephone Company until she retired. Karen loved to read, do crossword puzzles, and was an avid movie buff. Karen had a great sense of humor and was easy to talk to. She was beautiful, intelligent and had a heart of gold. Karen was kind to all animals and loved all types of music. She had a collection of pigs in all shapes and sizes. She was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Karen was the beloved daughter of the late Edward & Elizabeth (Sousa) McManus. Loving sister of Debra L. McManus of Barnstable, Donna M. Saunders of North Reading, Edward J. McManus & his wife Judy of Squantum, Paul T. McManus, Glen F. McManus, Shaun R. McManus and Stacey L. McManus-McGuire all of Melrose. Cherished aunt of Ashley Daley & her husband Michael, Wesley Saunders, Edward McManus, Eric McManus, James McManus, Zachary McGuire & Jake McManus. Great aunt of Brooklyn, Jack & Connor, had many cousins and close friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Monday, January 27th, 2020 from 4:00-7:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St. Melrose on Tuesday, January 28th at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Karen's name to the M.S.P.C.A., 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130 or @ www.mspca.org.