Karen Sue (Gitlitz) Abrams, 52, passed away on February 22, 2010 after long, courageous battle with cancer. Her loving family was by her side. On August 14th, 1988 she was married to her beloved husband of 21 years, Jeffrey Abrams. Besides her husband she is survived by her two devoted sons, Matthew and Adam of Glastonbury. She also leaves to mourn her, her loving parents, Sidney and Edith Gitlitz of Colchester; her two loving sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marcy and Peter Hutchinson of Colchester, and Maureen and Michael Reid of Seymour; and her five nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her constant companion and loyal friend, her dog Bernie. Karen devoted her time to teaching children with special needs. Her warm smile, sense of humor, and personality made her unforgettable to everyone who knew her, her family, her friends, her co-workers in the Bloomfield Public School System and all of her exceptional students whose lives she touched and who touched her life. Graveside services will be held at Ahavath Achim Cemetery, Taintor Hill Road, Colchester on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 12 noon. Contributions can be made to the Special Olympics. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guestbook for Karen, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.