Milford, MA- Kari Louise (Harris) Griffin, 56, of Milford, MA died peacefully on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in the Upper Valley, Kari was the daughter of Hildreth "Jill" (Cameron) Devins, the late David Ronald "Ronnie" Harris, and the stepdaughter of the late Jim Devins. She was married to William "Nick" Griffin.

Kari's world revolved around her three sons—Cameron, William, and Chase Griffin. She also leaves behind her sister Elisabeth "Lisa" Harris, brother-in-law John ("John John"), daughter-in-law Kayla, her sweet grandson Blake, and her cherished (Aunt) Judy Barwood. She also leaves many cousins, including Sarah, Justin, and Jonathan, as well as several dear friends. She was also predeceased by her beloved (Aunt) Cindy Cameron in 2023.

Kari spent her career helping people find their voices, working as a speech therapist and in home health care, most recently at Preferred Transitions Home Health Care in Milford and the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge. A graduate of Hartford High School, she earned her first degree from Endicott College, later studied and graduated from Emerson College, and completed her master's degree in Speech Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her work wasn't just a job—it was how she made a difference.

Anyone who knew Kari knew about her cooking. She could turn the simplest ingredients into something memorable, and basil was her favorite ingredient. Her home always looked like it belonged in a magazine, and it was warm and welcoming, never stuffy. She read voraciously, had a joke ready for any occasion, could make anyone laugh, and she was incredibly kind.

Kari loved the beach and sunshine, a good cup of coffee, and adventures. She was fiercely loyal, and her patients loved her – she was requested time and time again. Her smile was contagious, and she had a soft spot for every animal she met, and it warms our hearts to know that she is now with her beloved basset hound, Violet. We will miss you, Kari, forever.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in White River Junction, VT. A reception will follow at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm from 12:30-3pm. All are welcome. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Knight Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed in an online guestbook found at www.knightfuneralhomes.com

Instead of flowers (although hydrangeas were her favorite), consider a donation to your local animal shelter or autism organization—causes Kari supported with her whole heart. Or tell a joke—she'd love that!