Crystal Ann Merrill, of Augusta, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sept. 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 10, 1981, the daughter of Dave and Sandra Noyes of Jefferson.
Crystal was employed as a manager of Dunkin Donuts in Gardiner where she had made many friends in the employees and patrons.
Crystal’s greatest love was spending time with friends and family. She loved four wheeling, camping, celebrations of the little one’s birthdays, baby showers and anything that lifted the spirits of others. Her love and loyal friendship spread to all those who met her.
She was a fighter who didn’t back down from her diagnosis of cancer but became a model of courage and self-determination to others who fought their own battle and to her loved ones.
She will be sadly missed by all, but never forgotten.
She was predeceased by her sister, Lisa Williams, in 2009.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 13 years, Ricky R. Merrill Jr.; daughter, Abigail; son, Austin, all of Augusta; in-laws, Rick Sr. and Sarah Merrill of Windsor; brother-in-law, Brent Merrill and wife Deborah of Windsor; brothers, D.J. Pass of Jefferson, Adam Noyes and Nicholas Noyes, both of Jefferson; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Noyes of Jacksonville, Fla.; best friend, Corina Perry; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations are preferred to Alfond Cancer Center, c/o MaineGeneral Health, Office of Philanthropy, P O Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.
Visiting hours are 6-8 p.m., Wed., Sept. 23 at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor. A celebration of her life will be held 10 a.m., Thurs., Sept. 24 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor.
