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Service measured not by GOLD,
          but by the GOLDEN RULE

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WOOSTER – Carolyn Abramson, 90, of Wooster, died peacefully on December 1, 2017, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. Carolyn was born to Sarah and Joseph Sarbin on February 28, 1927, in Massillon, Ohio. She was active in a variety of activities throughout her life. During her high school years, she was editor of her high school newspaper, appeared in many stage productions, and was a member of the debate team. During these years, Carolyn began her life-long love of tennis and was named the junior tennis champion of Stark County. In June of 1944, at the age of 17, she met her future husband and lifelong companion, Edwin Abramson.
Carolyn continued her education at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, enrolling in a U.S. Army program that required her to serve in the war at the conclusion of her studies. Fortunately, the war ended, and Carolyn and Ed were married on August 30, 1948. They remained married and in love for nearly 70 years.
Never one to be idle, Carolyn soon began work as an operating room nurse at Wooster Hospital. At that time, the operating room was located on the second floor. There was no elevator, so part of her job required her to help carry patients by stretcher up and down the stairs.
In 1950, the first of her three children, Ann, was born, followed by Larry in 1952 and Daniel in 1955. Carolyn took a short break from her career, but remained active in her community. She later returned to work as a nursing instructor at the Wayne County Career Center where she started the LPN program. She also founded her own wellness newsletter for the Wooster Hospital and many clinics and doctor’s offices throughout Wayne County. She subsequently began a new career as Guardian ad Litem for Wayne County while continuing to author numerous articles for the hospital’s community publications. She retired early at the age of 90.
As a lifelong feminist and outspoken activist, Carolyn advocated for and mentored countless women in the community and served as a role model for women in every walk of life. A force to be reckoned with, Carolyn was first and foremost, alovinq wife, mother and devoted friend who will be dearly missed and remembered with much love and gratitude by the many lives she touched.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Edwin Abramson; her brother Hershel Sarbin and his wife Susan of New York City; daughter Ann Abramson of Tucson, Arizona; son Larry Abramson and daughter in law Laurie of Columbus, Ohio; son Daniel Abramson and daughter in law Amy of Davis, California; grandchildren Michael, Adam, Nathan, David, Julia, and Maya; and great grandchildren Katelyn, Owen, Levi and Alice.

The community is invited to attend a memorial service honoring the life of Carolyn Abramson at the McIntire Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home located at 216 E. Larwill in Wooster, OH on Sunday, December 3, at 11 :30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a community-focused organization, including: LifeCare Hospice of Wayne and Holmes Counties, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691; OneEighty/Every Women’s House, 104 Spink Street, Wooster, OH, 44691; Knesseth Israel Temple, P.O. Box 972, Wooster, OH, 44691; and Planned Parenthood, 334 E. Milltown Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.

Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a community-focused organization, including: LifeCare Hospice of Wayne and Holmes Counties, 1900 Akron Rd.,  Wooster,  OH 44691; OneEighty/Every Women’s House, 104 Spink Street, Wooster, OH, 44691; Knesseth Israel Temple, P.O. Box 972,  Wooster,  OH, 44691; and Planned Parenthood, 334 E. Milltown Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
 

Service
Memorial service on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home

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