Craig Brown

Craig Brown obituary, Springfield, MA

Craig Brown

Craig Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Henderson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. - Springfield on Jan. 3, 2025.

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Craig Brown of South Hadley passed away on December 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born on January 22, 1973 in Trelawny, Jamaica to Ethlyn Williams and Loyld Brown. Craig had four siblings Donnavan Murray, Trevor Gayle, Mark Gayle, and his beloved sister Perdelisa Brown. Craig had a number of nieces and nephews, he was most proud of nieces Janel and Jodeci Wesley, who were his pride and joy. Craig is survived by his partner Bonnie Peristre and her son.
Craig grew up in Springfield and attended Springfield Central High School. He was a lifelong musician who enjoyed writing, creating, and recording his music. Craig was an adventurer who loved to travel and experience new things. Craig leaves behind a legacy of love and service to his friends and family. A kind and wonderful person who was there with a smile and a helping hand. He will be missed by all those who knew him. He was the type of person who you wanted to know. We have all been blessed to have known such a wonderful human being. To have known him, meant that you were blessed.
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