Karen Beatty Newall, age 56, beloved wife of Kevin Newall, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2014 at Bridgeport Hospital with her family at her side. Karen was born December 26, 1957 to Marlene Schoop Beatty and the late Bruce Beatty. She was a lifelong resident of Stratford and 1975 graduate of Stratford High School. Karen was employed at Shop Rite in Stratford and the Stratford Board of Education. She was an avid volunteer throughout her children's schooling in Stratford and continued after they all graduated. Recently, she volunteered for Post Prom, Red Devil Booster Club and was a founding member of the Parents for High School Lacrosse in Stratford. Karen coached the Stratford Girl's Lacrosse team for the past three years, and the team qualified for the state tournament the past two years. Karen was inducted into the Stratford High School Hall of Fame in 2009. A fine athlete in her own right, Karen was also a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Karen wishes to be remembered as a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Karen is survived by her husband Kevin; mother Marlene Beatty; son Kyle Kalemba and wife Lauren of Charlotte North Carolina, daughter Jessica Kochiss and husband Jeffrey of Fairfield, son Todd Newall of Stratford, and daughter Jill Newall of Stratford; her cherished grandchildren Ella, Cade, Reid, and Claire; sister Mary Kotak and her husband Mark of Berlin, brother Bruce Beatty of San Antonio, Texas, brother David Beatty of Stratford, brother Mark Beatty of Cheshire; in-laws Bob and Pat Newall of Stratford; brothers in-law, Gerry Newall, Terry Newall, Dave Newall and his wife Lucy, and Brian Newall and his wife Theresa, all of Stratford. Also, her sisters-in-law, Pam Archibald and her husband Mike and Missy Claxton and her husband Charlie, all of Stratford. Karen leaves 17 nieces and nephews and a great niece and nephew. In addition, she leaves numerous devoted friends who supported her throughout her life. The family would like to thank all the dedicated doctors, nurses, assistants and hospital staff for their care and kindness. Friends may greet her family on Tuesday January 7th from 3 to 7 pm in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. All other services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Stratford High School made payable to: Stratford High School, memo: Karen Beatty Newall Scholarship at the following address: Stratford High School, attn. Christina Rusate, 45 North Parade Street, Stratford, CT 06615.