Karen M. Picotte, 68, of Cato, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Auburn Community Hospital. She was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late John Padden and Beatrice Kelly Padden. Prior to retirement she had worked at Cayuga County Nursing Home. She enjoyed fishing, motorcycling, and camping with her family.

She is predeceased by her brother, John "Jack" Padden Jr., and sister, Ellen Padden.

Survived by her husband, Charles Picotte, sons, Paul (Tiffany) Picotte of Nevada, and Chad (Melanie Huss) Picotte of Cleveland NY, brothers, Thomas Padden of Central Square, 11 grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 12:00-2:00, at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home with a service at 2:00 burial to follow at Weedsport Rural Cemetery. For those wishing to make contributions in Karen's name they may do so to the Frances House, 108 Michaels Ave, Syracuse, NY 13208 .

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