Paula Anne Gilstein

PAULA ANNE GILSTEIN, of Bowie, MD, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 7th, 2017. She was born in Derby, Ct in 1953, and was survived by her husband, Dr. Ken Gilstein, her children Bryan – 35 y.o. of Sunnyvale, CA., Matthew – 31 y.o. and Joanne - 30 y.o. of Bowie, MD, and Dylan – 26 y.o. of San Jose, CA., her brother Alex Rencsko of Southbury, Ct., and sister Joyce Pritchard – Alexandria, VA. Paula was a wonderful wife, mother, and sister, and was loved by many, many people. In lieu of flowers, people are asked to make a donation to: The Lieber Institute for Brain Development ATTN: Anna Brandtjew 855 N. Wolfe St, 3rd floor Baltimore, MD  21205_______________________________________________________________________________________________ My mother was a very wise woman.She was sweet and caring but always spoke for what she believed in with a passion. She would get angry, sad, happy, upset, concerned, and worried when she was ready for it.Her love was that of a teacher, a caretaker, a best friend, and a mother. I think of how she would always take things with a grain of salt.She wanted us to be ready for the world and she put so much time into seeing that we were happy.Whether it was her hugs, her lectures, or how she held your hand,She was a wonderful woman who wanted positive opportunities for everyone she knew. Through the years, my mother was very wise. She offered advice, support, and knowledge whenever I needed it.I could cry with her, complain to her, and sit with her without saying a word for hours.She had a kind heart and a caring soul to me. I always will remember the strength she carried with every decision.When she knew what she wanted, it would happen.The world was in her hands and she carried all that she needed.She will be loved, missed, remembered, treasured, and cherished for as long as I live.Love Dylan