Fitchburg
Donald W. Craigen, 57

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather

Donald William Craigen, 57, died Wednesday April 9, at home with his
loving family at his bedside after a long struggle with cancer.

Don leaves his wife of 29 years, Marlene M. (Boisvert) Craigen, one son
Christopher Paul Craigen of Fitchburg one daughter and son-in-law , Janet
Marilyn Craigen-Brunck and Matthew R. Brunck of Leominster. Two
brothers and sisters-in-law Steven T.  and June Craigen of Ashby and
Thomas M. and Catherine Craigen of Fitchburg. One sister and brother-in-
law Kathleen and Michael Hamelin of Fitchburg, his mother-in-law  Lorraine
Whipple of Gardner and one grandaughter Haleigh Maria Craigen of
Leominster. Several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Don was born in Fitchburg November 17, 1956, the son of William T. and
Janet M. (Lamb) Craigen and was a life long resident. He graduated fro
Fitchburg High School in 1974. Don served 8 years active duty  and 6 years
reserve duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. Don was a professional welder and
worked at Lamb's Iron Shop  and several other metal manufacturing
companies. He was last employed as a major appliance technician for
Sears.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation period for Don on Sunday
afternoon April 13, from 3 to 5 P.M. in the Bosk Funeral Home 85 Blossom
St.. A funeral service will be held on Monday morning at 11:00 A.M. in the
funeral home followed by burial with full Military Honors at the
Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery 111 Glenallen St. in Winchendon.

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