Anne "Anastasia" Karas, age 53 of South Glastonbury passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on April 2nd, 2013 with her loving husband and children by her side. Born November 2, 1959 in Hartford, CT; Anne was raised in East Hartford and graduated from George J Penney High School in 1977, continued her education at Hartford School for Women and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of Connecticut in 1981. Anne worked as a Community Development Agent and administered the State Enterprise Zone Program for the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development with over 29 years of service. She was a member of St George Ladies Philoptochos Society and the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hartford. Anne is survived by Nick, her best friend and devoted husband of 26 years, and her loving sons, John and Peter, who were her universe. Also mourning her loss, are her parents- Harry and Lou Kutsukos, mother-in-law Maria Calfous, her brother John Kutsukos and his wife Lori, Brother /sister-in-law Dan and Cindy O'Connor, brother/sister-in-law Zachary and Joan Karas and six nieces & nephews who adored her: Zachary, Matthew, Elizabeth, Kristina, Jack and Jake. Anne also leaves behind an extensive family and friends who gave her constant love and support throughout her life. Her optimism and generous nature inspired everyone who met her. With her infectious smile, sparkling blue eyes and warm personality, she touched all of us. Anne's passion was spending time with her family and friends. Her sense of humor, grace and courage kept us all strong in the last weeks of her life. She enjoyed life to the fullest and warmed the hearts of all that knew her-she will stay close in our hearts. We will miss her dearly. Calling Hours will be held (TODAY) Thursday, April 4th, 2013 between the hours of 4pm and 7pm at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home at 1276 Berlin Turnpike in Wethersfield. There will be a Trisagion service at 6pm. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 5th, 2013 at 10:30am at the St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 433 Fairfield Avenue Hartford. Burial will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St George Ladies Philoptochos Society-Children's Medical Fund, 433 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford CT or the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Oncology, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com