David I. Craig Sr., 80, of Northford, CT passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 27, 2022. David was born on April 20, 1941, in Rockland, ME and spent his childhood in both Rockland and Mars Hill, ME. He moved to CT in 1957 where he became an auto mechanic and worked for the Town of Guilford Public Works Department for many years until his retirement. David enjoyed dining, dancing, plays, traveling, old cars and tractors. He was a proud member and supporter of Cornerstone Church in Milford, CT and Hope Christian Church in North Haven, CT. He is survived by his wife Diana J. Craig; son, David Craig Jr. (wife – Mairi) of St. Louis, MO; brother Stephen Craig (wife – Trudy) of Wilkesboro, NC; stepdaughters Sharon Long (husband – Thomas) of Derby, CT; Deborah Hedderman of Wallingford, CT; and Sandra Pullo of Northford, CT; grandson Michael Long of Derby, CT; many other nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was predeceased by his parents Rev. Cecil I Craig and Winifred I (Elliot) Craig, his first wife Gertrud (Potz) Craig, and his daughter Danielle Craig.
The visiting hours will be on Sunday, March 6th at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 2 to 5 PM. A service will be conducted in the funeral home on Monday morning March 7th at 10:00. Interment will follow in North Guilford Cemetery. (MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES)
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. We spent many happy hours together in our growing up years. Uncle Cecil, was one of my favorite uncles. We always looked forward to visit from our Conn. family. hugs Dick and Jo
You are the love of my life and you will always be in my heart.
I’ll always be grateful for the day we met and the years we shared our life together.
We started out with a simple hello and it turned into “You Had Me From Hello” which became our wedding song.
We created some beautiful memories over the years and now we have to say good-bye.
I will love you always and forever… Diana
Dave,
We are so grateful to have you in our family. You showed all of us what a husband and father should be. Although you can’t be here in the flesh, you will always be with us in spirit. Words cannot express the difference you made in our lives. We are heartbroken without you.
I know you are with Jesus now, talking about trucks, US history, and cracking jokes about all the happy nonsense happening down here.
I know that you are happy, healthy, and safe in his arms.
I just wish he would have let us keep you a bit longer.
I have many fond childhood memories of family times with Uncle David, Aunt Trudi and my cousins. Holiday celebrations always meant family. He will be missed and my deepest condolences to Diana and her girls as they grieve his passing.