Christopher John Karlen, 43, of Barton, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1980 in Gloucester Massachusetts to Katherine (Wright) and Wayne Karlen of Brownington Vermont, who survive him. Chris was a single father of two and is also survived by his sons Cody Larocque, 18, and Nicholas Karlen, 11, two dogs, Dante and Bella, two younger sisters, Lindsy Edwards and Abbygale Karlen, brother-in-law, Alex Edwards, niece, Addision Edwards, and many loving extended family and friends.

Chris attended Lake Region Union High School and continued his career learning and mastering multiple trades. He enjoyed the simple things in life, rebuilding/fixing anything mechanical, spending time outdoors with his family and close friends, fishing, boating, playing games, sporting activities, sitting by a campfire, and living life to the fullest. Chris also enjoyed returning to his roots in Massachusetts, savoring his favorite foods, visiting his favorite places, being by the ocean, exploring, going down river, and spending time with those he loved. Chris had a big heart, a fun loving personality, and it was often said that he was a big teddy bear. Chris was a hard worker and handyman that you would often find tinkering, making many gadgets come back to life. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend to many and he will be deeply missed. Chris was full of life and had so much more life to live. The family asks to continue to spread kindness and love through your thoughts and actions to others in remembrance of his.

Family and friends are invited to Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, Vermont on August 1, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. to pay their respects to the family and honor his life. Should family and friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Community National Bank, Christopher Karlen memorial fund or mailed to Katherine Karlen 185 Hunt Hill Road Brownington VT 05860 to help support his two children. Online condolences are welcomed at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.