Karsin Valentine

Master Karsin Raine Valentine, 3, of Thurmont, MD., died suddenly Monday, August 29, 2011.

Karsin was born on August 30, 2007 in Frederick, MD, and was the son of Mark and Jessica Troxell Valentine.

Karsin was a very loving little boy who liked to wink at everyone. He loved spending time with his brothers, his Ayrshire cows, especially his new baby calf “Raisin”, and enjoyed horses and tractors.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers Cadin Robert and Gavin Richard Valentine, maternal grandmother Helen Troxell, paternal grandparents Robert and Madeline Valentine all of Thurmont, aunt Stacey Ridge and husband Luther and their children Adam and Aaron Ridge all of Fairfield, uncle Eric Troxell and wife Vicky of Rocky Ridge and their children Payton and Kelsey Troxell, uncle Michael Valentine and wife Denise of Emmitsburg and their children Amanda Dennis and husband Paul, Jessica Valentine and her son Patrick Veneables and Samantha Valentine. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Robert Troxell. Karsin was loved by many other relative and friends.

The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 E. Main St., Thurmont on Friday, September 2, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm, where service will be held Saturday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Richard Daughtridge officiating.

Pallbearers will be Michael Valentine, Eric Troxell, Richard Kepler, Paul Dennis and his brothers Cadin and Gavin will be honorary bearers.

Intement Apples Church Cemetery.

Contributions may be expressed to the Karsin Valentine Memorial Fund, c/o PNC Bank.

Online condolences may be expressed to ww.staufferfuneralhome.com