Below is an obituary from Nichols Funeral Home:
WILMINGTON, MA — Thomas Paul Craig, “Tom”, age 85, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away on September 9, 2024.
Tom was born on April 6, 1939 in Juneau, Alaska. He was the son of the late Thomas P. and Mildred (Woodside) Craig. Tom was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School. He also attended Fisher College where he earned his associate degree in Business Administration.
Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 25, 1960. He proudly served for more than a year before being honorably discharged on May 16, 1961. Following his discharge, Tom returned home to his family in Wilmington.
Tom married Vivian P. (Sentner) Craig on November 26, 1961 and shared more than sixty-two years of marriage. Tom and Vivian settled in Wilmington, where they raised their three children, Sandra, Tom Jr. and Janice. Tom was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family. He attended many school and sporting events for his children.
Tom was delighted when he became “Papa” to his five grandchildren, Connor, Aleisha, Tom III, Ryan, and Kayla. He looked forward to their visits and enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s hockey and soccer games. Tom shared a special love of trains with his grandson Connor; they traded train stories and attended train shows together.
Tom was known as a “Fix-it” guy; he loved to refurbish old Ford tractors and enjoyed old cars. Tom liked to try and fix anything that was broken and took great care of his things. He enjoyed woodworking and created many beautiful wooden treasures that he shared with his family.
Tom loved his life and his family; he took great pride in his relationships with his family and friends. Tom loved to write and receive special letters. He loved to travel, especially out West, where he visited family along the way, especially in Nebraska, Minnesota, and Arizona.
In his spare time, Tom enjoyed listening to Gospel music. He also enjoyed history, especially the Civil War era. He was a proud member of the Lowell Sportsmen’s club.
Tom was a wonderful husband, father, Papa, and friend. He will be greatly missed and remembered.
Tom was the beloved husband of Vivian P. (Sentner) Craig, devoted father of Sandra Craig & Charles Moyer of Wilmington, Thomas Craig Jr. & Jen Brody of Tewksbury, and Janice Kelleher & her husband Michael of Billerica, loving “Papa” of Connor Moyer, Aleisha Gionet, Thomas Craig III, Ryan Kelleher, and Kayla Kelleher, and 3 great-grandchildren. Tom is also survived by many loving cousins and special friends.
Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave., (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA on Saturday, September 14th at 11:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, MA. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, September 13th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial donations in Tom’s name may be made to Local Heroes, P.O. Box 536, Wilmington, MA 01887.
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