MORRISON, CRAIG - It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Craig Morrison, husband of Irene (Chestnut) Morrison, of West Quaco, NB, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, February 11, 2013. He was born on May 8, 1919, in West Quaco, NB, the son of the late Glen and Hattie (Mosher) Morrison. Craig is survived by his loving wife Irene; four sons John Morrison and his wife Laura of St. Martins, NB, Dean Morrison and his wife Alvina of AB, Ben Morrison and his wife Susan of AB, Craig Morrison and his wife Joan of AB; three daughters Ruth Walker and her husband Daryl of Sussex, NB, Edie McGrath and her husband Earl of St. Martins, NB, Linda LeBlanc and her husband Jim of St. Martins, NB; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother Ludolf. Craig will be remembered as an energetic man who enjoyed fishing, farming, lumbering, gardening, construction and was also an active baseball fan. Most recently Craig had the opportunity to get his story known in a film titled “Still” due to be released this spring.
He is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visiting on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral service, conducted by, Rev. Leander Mills, will be held from St. Martins United Church at 11:00 AM, on Friday, February 15, 2013. Interment will take place in West Quaco Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Condolences to the family may be made through www.reidsfh.com