CRAIG-BENTLEY-Obituary

CRAIG EINAR BENTLEY

Wellesley, Massachusetts

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BENTLEY, Craig Einar Of Wellesley, MA passed away peacefully Thursday, September 9, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born in Madison, WI to Orville and Enolia Bentley, Craig was raised in Ohio, South Dakota, and Illinois and proudly identified as a South Dakotan. After graduating from Urbana High...

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It's amazing to see that a year has gone by since Craig's passing. My thoughts and prayers go to his family, especially Kathy. I'm sure it has been difficult for all of you. Please know that Craig was a friend who moved me deeply over time. His gift of storytelling was always a welcome pleasure whenever he chose to share, and his wisdom had a unique way of combining his upbringing, his intellect and his worldliness. I loved Craig and considered a mentor. May God hold him in the palm...

I was so sorry to hear of Craig´s death. We roomed together for a year at Dartmouth College. Stories could be told but not without self-incrimination. From Craig´s subsequent adventures it is clear that he had a wonderful spirit for living life to the fullest. All who knew Craig are better for it.

Craig was a good friend from Dartmouth College whom I enjoyed seeing as his life´s experiences unfolded. His positive attitude and sparkle were contagious. I was just laughing and reminiscing about Craig with his old college roommate, Tom Shade. Craig lived a full life. God bless.

So sorry for you and your family, Kathy.

Craig was a genuinely kind and gentle person who always thought of others first. Our time with Craig through Wellesley and Indian Princess events will always be held dear and remembered fondly. We send our love to Kathy, Morgan and Jonathan in this difficult time.

Craig was a giant among people, and a gentle and kind one, too. I was blessed to call him "friend".

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Kathy and family Truly shocked to pick up the newspaper yesterday and read about Craig's death. Beginning with our mornings of meeting each other at Croton and Pine and continuing for many years, we spent many enjoyable moments together.