CRAIG , Marilyn Jaquelyn Craig

Marilyn Jaquelyn (Johnston) Craig passed away suddenly at Wingham & District Hospital on Thursday July 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was 84 years old & was married for 48 years to the late Don Craig who predeceased her in 2007. She is survived by her daughter Deb & Fred Hakkers of Blyth, & sons Doug & Joyce Craig of Newry & Dave Craig of Blyth. She was the loving Grandma to Heidi & Kyle Martin of Palmerston, Jon Hakkers & Katie Renwick of Wingham, Jamie Craig & Laura Hoy of Lindon, Alberta, & Quinton Hakkers of Blyth, as well as doting Great Grandma to Austin & Tyler Martin. She is survived by her sister Nancy Daer of Wingham, Brother & sister in-law Bodie & Ollie Craig of Blyth as well as brother-in-law Murray Kane of Fullarton. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Don, her parents Winnie & Charlie Johston, Don’s parents David & Annie Craig, her sister-in-law Joye Craig, brother-in-law Ed Daer, and grandson Frederick Hakkers.

Marilyn worked at Sparling’s Hardware, CIBC, & Carol’s Candies as well as being secretary at Blyth United Church, she also ran Stitches by MJ a sewing business of Blyth’s Main Street before retiring to spend more time with Don & her family. She enjoyed volunteering at Blyth United Church helping with meat pies & funerals.

She was a breast cancer survivor since 2004, had battled to come back from Gallbladder Surgery gone wrong which left her having to learn to walk again, MRSA and a large hernia, MRSA caused her most recent fight which caused a cyst on the spine & lost her mobility. Thanks to the love & support of the Staff of Huronlea she was able to regain mobility allowing her to attend several family events, & the day before her death she managed to walk to the Dining room with her walker.

The Family will receive Friends at Blyth United Church on Friday, July 25th from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Where the Funeral Service will be held Saturday July 26th at 2pm. Donations in memory of Marilyn to Blyth United Church, or Activation at Huronlea, Brussels.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Falconer Funeral Homes.