Frank Craig

Frank C. Craig 85 died peacefully at home on July 14 2011 after living a life filled with enthusiasm. Born in Bridgeport Connecticut Frank grew up on the East Coast and graduated from Brown University. He started his career in sales with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and worked for Goodyear or one of its subsidiaries until his retirement. Throughout his lifetime Frank made an impact on many lives through his volunteer work in numerous organizations including Boy Scouts the Bequia Mission Sunshine School Post Polio Group WEGO SCORE and Citizens Democracy Corps. After retirement Frank developed a passion for sailing and started the 'St. Bernard's Sailor's' group. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie. Frank is survived by his 8 children Anthony (Christianne) Maureen (Dave) Frank (Cathy) Chris (Arely) Joe (Annia) Kitty Steve (Trudy) and John as well as 13 beloved grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 'To reach the port of heaven we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it - but we must sail...' May the wind fill your sails dad. A Memorial Mass will take place at 1:00 PM Saturday July 30 2011 at St. Vincent Catholic Church 154 W. Market St Akron. Family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine School P.O. Box 90 BQ Bequia St. Vincent and the Grenadines West Indies.