Karin M. (Decker) Dame, 85, of Middleboro, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Hannah B. G. Shaw Home in Middleboro.

Born on September 23, 1939, in Chemnitz, Germany, she was the daughter of the late George and Hertha (Shuricht) Decker.

Karin was one of six children and pre-deceased by Roland Decker and Guntar Decker. Karin leaves behind three siblings, Werner, Berndt, and Eva, along with extended family in Germany.

Karin left Germany and arrived in the United States on June 6, 1962. Karin became a citizen on May 24, 1976, one of the proudest moments of her life.

The greatest love of her life was her children, her support for them was immeasurable.

Karin retired from Walmart, where she was a sales associate for many years.

Later in her life, she found immense joy in supporting the Veterans, knitting blankets for children and baking treats for the Raynham Police & Fire Departments.

Karin is pre-deceased by her daughter Michelle M. Mantos and survived by her children Christine C. Shurtleff and spouse Eugene Shurtleff of Oviedo FL, Patricia A. Nevitt and spouse Mark Nevitt of Middleboro MA, Brian P. Dame and Fiance Charlene Wade of Raynham, MA. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Shauna A. Archer of Natick MA, Colin F. Nevitt of Middleboro MA, and great granddaughter Peyton Josie Archer of Natick MA.

The Family will be holding a private ceremony and burial, where we will celebrate her life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Hannah BG Shaw Home in Karin Dames honor.