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Esther Gitlin Obituary

Esther Bornstein Gitlin, 97, of Rancho Mirage CA, formerly of West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully, January 24, 2007 at Rancho Mirage, CA. Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ida and Samuel Bornstein and the widow of Nathan Gitlin.

She is survived by her daughters: Mimi Gittelson and her husband Don of Palm Desert CA, and by JoAnne Bernstein and her husband Alan of Oakland CA; and by her grandchildren: Alan Gittelson, Carla Gittelson Morris, David Gittelson, and Zachary Bernstein; and by her great grandchildren Jordan and Rachel Morris, Laura and Matthew Gittelson, Phoebe, Zoe and Preston Gittelson; and by her sisters Rose Steinberg and Mary Bobrow.

A private memorial service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Program, Visiting Nurse

Association of the Inland Counties (VNAIC), 42-600 Cook Street, Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

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Published by The Desert Sun on Jan. 26, 2007.

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Warren and Lois Seder

January 27, 2007

Dear Mimi and Don and family,

Warren and I want to send you our deepest sympathy. Your mother certainly lived a rich, full life and was able to watch all those wonderful grandchildren grow.
We have misplaced your exact address, so until we find it, we hope this will do.
Please accept our sincerest sympathy.
With deep affection, Lois and Warren Seder

Marlene & Sandy Warner

January 27, 2007

Dear Mimi:

We were so sorry to read of the loss of your mother and extend to you our deepest sympathies. You may recall that we are the aunt and uncle of Richard & Nancy Gitlin.

Fern & Burt Miller

January 27, 2007

Dear Mimi,

Our sincere econdolences on the loss of your mother, we know she's in a better place and at peace.

Fondly,

Kathy Fleming

January 26, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tony and Ina Diana

January 25, 2007

We are so thankful for the Lord's kindness to Aunt Esther in her long
healthy life and to you for all of the wonderful years that you were
able to share together.
We have so many happy memories of our growing up years and sharing summers together with you at her house. We think of you all often. Much love and condolences during
this time of loss.
Love,
Tony and Ina Diana (and family)

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