Francis Joseph "Frank" Craig -
Truro, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Lillian Fraser
Memorial Hospital in Tatamagouche. Born in Halifax, he was the son of
the late Edna and Leonard Craig. Frank was a truck driver for many
years and later worked for the Department of Highways. He will be
dearly missed by his wife, Beverley (Slaunwhite) of Truro; proud
father of five children, Lynn, Dartmouth; James (Darlene), Fall River;
Micheal (Cheryl), Beaver Bank; Kathy, Whitehorse; and Gregory
(Pamala), Hammonds Plains. His grandchildren, Stephani, Katie, Ashley,
Courtney, Morgan, Matthew, Nathan and Kyron gave him great joy and
pride. Frank’s surviving siblings, Robert (Peggy) Craig,
Halifax; Dorthy Wilcox, Dartmouth; Patsy McAskill, Dartmouth; Leona
(David) Baker, Lower Sackville; Debra (Jack) Geauthier Quebec and
sister, Sandra (Bill) O’Neil, Lower Sackville. He was
predeceased by his brother, Leonard; sister, Beverly-Ann. Cremation
has taken place under the direction of the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral
Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. A service will follow at St. John
Vianney Roman Catholic Church, corner of Sackville Drive and Beaver
Bank Road, Lower Sackville, on Wednesday at 11 a.m., May 23,
2012, with Father Jamie Utronkie officiating. Reception will
follow in the church basement. The family would like to give thanks
and gratitude to Dr. Gasgow for his guidance and care over the years.
To the nursing staff who not only gave wonderful care to Frank but for
their thoughtful concern for his family and friends. Special thanks to
Edna and the entire kitchen staff for the many wonderful meals.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting
the "guest book" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com