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Crystal Townsend Obituary
Rome
Crystal Ann Townsend, 39, was called home into the arms of the lord on October 21, 2009, after a very courageous battle with cancer. Crystal was born in Utica, NY, on August 24, 1970, and educated in Rome. She went on to receive her nursing degree in 1997. Crystal was employed by Betsy Ross Nursing Facility and worked in a supervisory capacity for many years. Crystal is survived by her loving husband, Brad, and her pride and joy, her children, Alisha, Brett, Brian and Brandee, all at home. Crystal is survived by her parents, John and Clara Snookie Carl; her mother-in-law, Donna Jardieu; father-in-law, James Townsend; brothers, John, Frankie and David Carl; sisters, Joyce, Jackie and Penny Carl; brother-in-law, Rodney Townsend; sister and brother-in-law, Coreen and Thomas Gaetano and Misty and Daniel Mahoney; her uncles and aunts, Bruce and Lois Sancomb, Paul and Theresa Sancomb, and Brenda and Brian Engel; and several nieces and nephews. Crystal was predeceased by a very special grandmother, Anna, and grandfather, Nelson Sancomb; grandparents, Winton and Evelyn Carl; and a sister-in-law, Kelli Townsend. Crystal's family wishes to express their deep appreciation and thanks to the staff of St. Lukes Oncology Unit, Hospice Care and the Rome Memorial Hospital, 2 North staff, for the great care and compassion during her illness. Crystals family extends a very special thank you to Dr. Kulick for his professionalism and concern for Crystal during her time of need. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc. Interment will be in Holland Patent Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home, 218 West Court Street, Rome. In memory of Crystal and in lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her name, to assist with her childrens educational fund, in care of Brad Townsend, 200 South Doxtator Street, Rome, New York 13440. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Judith Webb
October 28, 2009
I was deeply touched by Crystal, Brad and the whole family in the face of horrendous circumstances. She loved her family so much and endured so much so she could go home with them. I will never forget her and her courage. My heart goes out to the whole family. I am so sorry.
Judith Webb, Nurse Practitioner
October 24, 2009
precious r the ones we have lost...god bless you all!! Melanie
Randi Rhodes
October 23, 2009
There are people that come into our lives for a reason and forever leave footprints in our hearts...you were one of those people. I have so many good memories of you and things that I look back and smile at. I was one of the fortunate people who got to have you in my life. You were always the one people could come to and no matter the situation, you always had exactly the right words to say to make them feel better. You were always there for your friends and your family. I love you and will miss you, you are forever in my heart.
October 23, 2009
My Sincere Sympathy to Crystal's family. Such a beautiful young woman, taken far to soon. My daughter, Rebecca Schmitt worked with her, and thought so highly of Crystal. They were the same age~
My heart and prayers go out to Brad, and the children, and the parents of this beautiful woman.
Sincerely,
Julie Vanderbent
Saint Augustine, Florida
kristine Cedano
October 23, 2009
Crystal you were an angel on this earth and I know that you are watchin over us. We will miss you dearly but you are in our hearts and you left many memories for us to look back and smile just remembering you. ilove you always.
October 23, 2009
John, Snookie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Crystal was a beautiful person. I will always remember all of the good times her and I had as kids growing up. What a fun, kind and crazy soul she always was. She will forever be in my prayers and memories.
Kelly Hauk
shelly Lapp
October 23, 2009
may she rest in peace .Find comfort in each other.Cherish the memories....Shelly
Hayley
October 23, 2009
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
October 23, 2009
In Gods arms she is now at peace...May knowing this help you through the tough days...Jeanne
tracie fall
October 23, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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