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John Craig Obituary

Of Natick, August 28. Beloved husband of the late Mary A (Cronin). Devoted father of John Craig of Holliston, Carol O'Brien and her husband Bob of Westwood, Mary Pat "Patty" of Natick. Dear brother of Eileen McGrath of Framingham and the late Helen Hughes. Cherished grandfather of Molly O'Brien of Westwood. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. in St Patrick Church. Visiting hours in the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, at NATICK COMMON are Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Children's Department, Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central St., Natick MA 01760. Late veteran United States Navy, WWII.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2008.

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Ed Kelly

September 2, 2008

Bob, Carol, John and Patty,

My deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of "Big John". I'll remember him for playing golf with us in many summer tournaments and being a caring and loving person.

Rob Eagan

September 2, 2008

I am really sorry to hear about Mr. Craig. He was a great guy. My sincerest condolences.

Mike Casey

September 1, 2008

Mr. Craig,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and also for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Frank Tucceri

September 1, 2008

Fondest memories of a gentleman. My condolences.

Mark O'Hara

August 31, 2008

To Patty, John, Carol, Bob, Molly and other family:

Please accept our condolences on your loss. We are so very sorry.

The O'Hara Family

Connie Bartelson

August 31, 2008

Carol, Bob, Molly,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
The Bartelsons

Marie McNeil

August 30, 2008

so sorry for your loss

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