Obituary: Ellen D. Craig, 78, Of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): Ellen D. Craig, 78, of Wallingford, wife of the late James D. Craig, passed away September 21, 2022 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Ellen was born in New York City on February 19, 1944, daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Swenson) Walker.

After her husband passed away unexpectedly in 1985, Ellen raised her family and worked for Mueller Trade Bindery to put herself through college to become a tax expert; which led her to work for H & R Block for many years until her retirement.

Playing setback with her grandchildren and solving crossword puzzles (in ink) with a good cup of coffee was a constant joy. She relished the craziness of a house full of people, eating, playing games and enjoying each other’s company.

Her favorite outings were to watch her grandchildren play sports. Grandma Craig’s Swedish pancakes, meatballs and Christmas cookies will be missed.

Ellen will be remembered by many as being a second mom and grandmother. Her door was always open, and all were welcomed with a smile and a plate of food. Besides her family, Ellen’s true joy was floating in her pool with her grandchildren splashing around her.

Ellen is survived by her sons, Major General (U.S. Army) James D. Craig and his wife, Erika, of Orlando, FL and Daniel A. Craig and his wife, Amy, of Bumpass, VA; her daughters, Laurie Bowen and her husband, William; Tricia Formanski and her husband, Robert and Nancy Hunter and her husband, Dave, all of Wallingford; her brothers, George, Richard, Alan and David Walker; her grandchildren, Jedidiah Bowen, Jordan Bowen (Stephen Catalina), Hannah Bowen, Dr. James Craig, (Becca), Dr. Daniel Craig (Ally), Jacob Craig, Ryan Formanski (Larissa), Griffin Formanski, Katherine Craig, Robert Craig, Chelsea Hunter (Colin Bialobrzeski) Parker Hunter, Reilly Hunter and Cooper Hunter; her great grandchildren, Jemah Craig and Cole Formanski; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Walker.

Ellen’s family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext. on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Most Holy Trinity Church in Wallingford. Interment will be in the In Memoriam Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory can be made to The Sister’s Project, PO Box 1643, Wallingford, CT 06492 or to Holy Trinity School Athletics, 11 N Whittlesey Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492.

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