Karen A. (McAuslin) Costa

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Karen A. (McAuslin) Costa, 60, formerly of West Warwick, passed away July 3, 2013 at Kent Hospital.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late DeVere V. and Irene L. (Kelley) McAuslin. She resided in West Warwick for many years. Karen was a certified nursing assistant with various nursing facilities including, West View Health Care Center, for many year before retiring. She was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and enjoyed reading books.

She is survived by a daughter, Rachael N. O’Rourke and her husband, Justin of West Warwick; a sister, Paula J. Pugh of Warwick, three brothers, Brian McAuslin and Steven McAuslin both of Warwick and Jeffrey McAuslin of North Hampton, Massachusetts; a granddaughter, Riley O’Rourke; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ronald McAuslin.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 3250 Post Road, Warwick. Interment will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 146 Clifford St., Providence, RI 02903 in her memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com