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Rachel Crites Obituary
RACHEL LACY CRITES
On Friday, February 2, 2007, RACHEL LACY CRITES of Gaithersburg, MD, beloved daughter of Kathryn Cornelius and Troy A. Crites; loving sister of Trevor Crites and Gianluca Bastia; granddaughter of Mary Ellen and Leo Cornelius; stepdaughter of Regina E. Dugan and Norberto Bastia. Also survived by numerous other loving relatives and friends. Friends may call at DeVOL FUNERAL HOME, 10 E. Deer Park Dr., Gaithersburg, MD on Friday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Frederick Rd. and Summit Ave., Gaithersburg, MD on Saturday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rachel's name to The Montgomery County Crisis Center, 1301 Piccard Dr.,Rockville, MD 20850, Attn: Jean Burgess, 240-777-4533. Please sign the family guestbook at
www.devolfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Crites
Richard Bosnic
February 13, 2007
May God be with you and your family during this time.
Lisa Albuquerque
February 9, 2007
Rachel was an amazing young woman and I will always remember her happy, vibrant, loving face as last I saw it. She is safe and at peace and I pray the Lord's peace will descend on you also in your time of grief. Rachel lives on in our hearts.
DJ
February 9, 2007
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Like so many others, I don't know your family, but I feel compelled to say that your family and your loved ones are in my prayers.
Mary Jane Russ
February 7, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will always remember Rachel's beautiful smile.
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Nehmer Family (Wootton Parents)
February 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We are so very sorry and our deepest condolences
Melita Holland
February 7, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kindred Spirit
February 7, 2007
Now cracks a noble heart
Goodnight, sweet princess
And flights of angels
Sing thee to thy rest...
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Karen DeLuca
February 7, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Yadira Sanchez
February 7, 2007
I don't know you and I don't know your daughter, but I've been following this story. I am really sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Gerald and Gloria Sutts
February 7, 2007
We feel your sorrow and you are in our paryers.
Andrea (Egner) Czeck
February 7, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marty Butin
February 7, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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