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Douglas Darby Obituary

DARBY, DOUGLAS W. (Age 51)

Of Arlington, VA, suddenly on Wednesday, August 10, 2005. Brother of Donna Jean Darby Ferril of Jefferson, Md. Mr. Darby served on the Board of Directors for the Central fairfax Chamber of Commerce. Family will receive friends on Monday, August 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the HILTON FUNERAL HOME, 22111 Beallsville Rd. (Rt. 109), Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com), where funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 16 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Special Olympics, 1133 19th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 13, 2005.

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Kathryn Cuff

August 15, 2005

I'm so very sorry for your sudden loss. I had the pleasure of working with Doug for many years at Sturner and Klein. I looked forward to those times when he would bring in the latest treat from his kitchen!



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Arlene Carr

August 14, 2005

Dear Donna,

I'm so sorry to hear about Doug. My sincere sympathies to you and your family. Take care. Arlene

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