Karen Juliette Love

December 22, 1964 - August 20, 2026

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Obituary for Karen Juliette Love

Karen Juliette Love, 61, of Roslindale, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Juliette faced metastatic colon cancer with remarkable grace, strength, courage, and dignity until the very end.

Born on December 22, 1964, in St. Michael, Barbados, Juliette was the beloved daughter of Vera M. Yarde Alleyne and the late Fitz Evans Alleyne.

Juliette built a life centered on family, loyalty, and love. She shared a beautiful and inseparable 26-year journey with her devoted wife, Pamela Love. Together, they created a warm home and a loving foundation for their blended family. Juliette spent her career in Procurement and Logistics, serving as a Buyer at Teradyne Inc. and later at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

Juliette opened both her heart and her home to foster children, providing them with care, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. Her compassion for others extended beyond her own family. Together with her beloved wife, Karen founded Faces of Hope Advocacy Group, through which they worked to support and advocate for individuals and families in their community.

She will be remembered for her deep devotion to those she loved and for the kindness, strength, and warmth she brought to every part of her life.

Juliette is survived by her beloved wife, Pamela Love; her mother, Vera M. Yarde Alleyne; her sons, Kameel Lashley (Amber) of Franklin, MA, Pryce Love, and Kyle Love; her daughter, Janeisa Lashley (Themba) of Baltimore, MD; her stepdaughter, Shavonna Love Haamid (Ahmad) of High Point, NC; and her stepsons, Terrance Morrant Love Sr. (Kristine) of Port Richey, FL, Steven Love of Greensboro, NC, and 1st LT Clyde Love Sr. (Joanna) of Boston, MA.

She is also survived by her sister, Shonnelle Aubrey (Thomas) of Boston, MA; her brother, Rickie Alleyne (Khanyisa) of Boston, MA; and her beloved grandchildren: Musa and Mecca Mkhatshwa of Baltimore, MD; Elijah, Layla, and twins expected in December of Franklin, MA; Darian and SPEC Darius Newkirk Love of Trinity, NC; Airelle Newkirk, Aaliyah and Amir Haamid of High Point, NC; Terrance Jr. and Jaden Morrant Love of Port Richey, FL; and Aaliyah, Clyde Jr., and Kylo Love of Boston, MA. She also leaves her extended sons, Nash Ballio of Norwood, MA, and Charles Lostensky of Canada.

Juliette’s memory will also be cherished by her nephews, Jaheem Alleyne of Los Angeles, CA, Sharb Orange of Boston, MA and Jonas Tucker Alleyne (Marisa) and their children, Thea and Kairo, of Missouri; her niece, Lexis Alleyne, and her daughter, Leylani Williams, of Boston; her cousins, Deborah “Dee” Moore of San Diego, CA, Richard, Warren, Vasco, Julie, Michael, and Sheena Yarde of, Canada, and Annette Corbin of Barbados; her uncle, Learie Yarde of Mississauga, Canada; and her aunts, Cora Yarde of Canada and Colleen Corbin-Worrell of Barbados, Jean Murrell and Patricia Moore.

She also leaves dear friends Patricia A. Mackey, Esq.; Ret. SGT Addison Scanterbury and Samantha Moore; Christine Elow; James “Kaarim” Elow; Ronda Martinez; Mattie Hayes; Honorable E. Denise Simmons; Mary and George Collins; William and Genie Watson; Karen and Kim Scanterbury; Kesha Brown; Sonja Tucker; David and Shanta Sampson; Renee Banks; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Juliette was preceded in death by her father, Fitz Evans Alleyne; her brothers, David Alleyne, Desmond Branker and Chris Patrick; her uncle, Nigel Yarde; and her cousin, Paula Corbin.

Viewing will be held at the First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge on Friday, August 28th from 10-11AM. Funeral Service to begin at 11AM. Interment at Saint Michael Cemetery in Roslindale.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Key Program, Children’s Charter Trauma Clinic, in support of mental health services.

https://www.key.org/about-us/fundraising

For a livestream of the funeral service, please use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/user/chsmattapan

Services

28 Aug

Viewing

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

First Church in Cambridge 11 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Get Directions »
28 Aug

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

First Church in Cambridge 11 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Get Directions »
28 Aug

Interment

01:00 PM

Saint Michael Cemetery 500 Canterbury Street Boston, MA 02131 Get Directions »
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  • August 28, 2026

    SonJa Tucker

    Karen was my sister - I love the family dearly. I'm always a phone call/text. That's my Girl 🫶🏾

  • August 28, 2026

    Caryn Hampton

    Love family- I send my deepest and sincerest condolences. I pray for strength during this time of grieving. Juliette will be missed dearly. The football seasons will not be the same. I pray that God keeps you all cradled in His loving arms and comfort you in the still quiet moments. We love you all, love Caryn and Briyanna Hampton

  • August 26, 2026

    Emily Collins

    Dear Pam, our sincere condolences. Poppy remembers Pryce and Kyle fondly, we hope they are doing ok. The Bryan Antos Family

  • August 26, 2026

    Emily Collins

    Pam, my condolences, my mom will miss Juliette. I hope you find peace in the memories you share. Emily Collins

  • August 25, 2026

    Ronda Atkins-Martinez

    To the Love family: My sincere condolences. May God grant your comfort, strength and a certain kind of peace which surpasses all understanding. My thoughts and prayers are and will always be with you all. Ronda Atkins-Martinez

  • August 25, 2026

    Robert V Brown

    Lashley Family..We know this has been a tough loss for you but we are sending our love and prayers for strength at this time. Sheila and Robert V. Brown

  • August 24, 2026

    Stephen Julien

    Thank you for giving me the opportunity to design the flyer for your nonprofit organization and giving me the opportunity to volunteer my time to experience your hard work and dedication. It was beyond a pleasure to get to know you and your warm heart. We will take care of Kameel for you and your grandchildren. Thank you again...

  • August 24, 2026

    Gary R. Smart

    To the Lashley family: Your loss is great, but your memories will be her legacy. May the Lord bless you with peace and support during this very difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Gary R. Smart