27 July 1966 – 20 September 2018
27 July 1966 – 20 September 2018
EATON Craig Michael (27.7.1966 – 20.9.2018)
In the arms of his darling girls Craig left this world on Thursday. ‘Forever in The Circle of Trust’
Craig, Lianne, Rebecca, Courtney, and Olivia invite you to celebrate his life at Eagars’ Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Monday 24 September 2018 at 12.30pm. A private burial will be held.
In preference to flowers donations to Bernie Banton Foundation Mesothelioma Research would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Messages for Craig’s family may be left on his tribute page at www.eagars.co.nz.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Our heartfelt sympathy to you all - we have wonderful memories of Craig when Courtney and Monique were sailing together - he was a great help many times - may all your wonderful memories help you in at this time and in the future Warren, Lynley & Monique Towers
So very sorry to hear of Craig's passing. Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you all. Recall Craig being a great dance supporter in days gone by. Kind regards Janet, John and Emma
Dear Olivia & family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead & loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Sending love & light Elizabeth, Craig & Kelsey
To Lianne and Family May your many memories of Craig help to sustain you at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love Deborah
Thanks Lianne and girls for letting us be there at Twiggys service on Monday. He was one hell of good bastard which was shown by the hoards who came to pay their last respects. Twiggy punched well above his weight (75 kgs?) and I would class him as one of the toughest players that I have been involved with. We will miss him dearly, like everybody else, and know he will be looking after you all from above. Weston and Gaylene
So sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you all.
Dear Lianne,Rebecca,Courtney,Olivia. Thank you so much for us being part of Craig's final chapter of his life,It was an honour to be able to go and see him and share a special time together to say our goodbyes and tell him how much we loved him. We will miss him, his sense of humour, wit and just being an all round good bugger. Best wishes and love to you all, Dwight & Alison XX
Dear Lianne, Rebecca, Courtney and Olivia, Thank you for sharing this beautiful service. So grateful to have known Craig and hold such special, happy memories. He will be so missed. Thinking of you all. Much love, Chriss, Tony and kids
Dear Lianne, Courtney, Olivia and Rebecca We are so sorry for your loss. Sorry we couldn’t all be there today, but our thoughts were with you, we heard it was a lovely tribute for your husband/dad. What a legend Craig was and he was so proud of his talented, wonderful girls. We know his legacy will live on through all of you and may the amazing memories you have enable you to keep him close forever. Lots of love and thinking of you all, Sheryl, Clive, Leighton, Courtney and Amber
A beautiful reflection of a wonderful life. I am so sorry it could not have been longer for the heart broken left behind. Find strength knowing he is ok now.
Dear Leanne and family, My deepest sympathy to you all. When we worked together at Whitecross I was fortunate to meet and get to know Craig and your girls. It was with great sadness that I heard of Craig's passing. A wonderful caring father and husband taken to soon. Sincerely Colleen
To Leanne and all the family. Please accept our very deepest sympathy in your very sad loss Sincerely from raewyn and Pat Bishop
Dear Lianne, Rebecca, Courtney and Olivia My heart breaks for you all, losing your amazing Dad and Best Friend. He truly was one of a kind. I'm sorry I can't be there to hug you all in person, but no that Eagers did a fantastic job of broadcasting and I was with you all and will continue to hold you in my thoughts. Love to you all Stacey Kameron and kids.
That was the most beautiful service Lianne. Such a privilege to be able to be online for Craigs farewell & celebration of a life well lived & loved. Love to you all ????
Jerusa remembers all the early surf life saving times and was shocked and saddened for you all with the passing of your dear father Olivia and husband Lianne. Kind regards and lots of love
We mourn the loss of one truly great guy. I knew Twig as a down to earth, generously kind and personable man, brother and son. A loving husband and dad so proud and adoring of his girls. Our heartfelt sympathy to you at this deeply painful time.
To Lianne and girls, It has been an absolute pleasure to have known Craig over many years. A sincere friend and work colleague, will be sorely missed. R.I.P Craig John and Barbara Robertson
Lianne and family- I am so sorry to hear of Craigs passing. I remember him as a fun loving sports oriented guy who loved his girls dearly. His love for you all will always be present. Thinking of you all at this time. -Where there is Hartache, let there be Healing-
Darling Lianne, Rebecca, Courtney & Olivia, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Craig. Our love and thoughts are with you all. Glenis & David Ogle
To Lianne, Rebecca, Courtney and Olivia. So sad to hear of Craigs passing. He was such a kind, friendly generous good guy who will be remembered fondly for years to come. I hope you can find strength together and know that he was a justifiably proud father and husband. Keith, Annette, Matt, Shaun and Angela Burton
Dear Lianne I was shocked and saddened to read of you loss. My heartfelt love and sympathy to you and your girls. Shirley Anderson
we are blessed with meeting people throughout our lifetime craig leanne and your girls thinking of you at this sad time elsie and eddie
Love and strength to Lianne Becky Olivia and Courtney I have fond memories of my time with your family many years ago at West End School and remember what a cool and loving dad Craig was when you travelled through the classrooms at West End xx take care and know he is always with you
Dear Leanne and girls, So very sad to see this news. My heartfelt sympathies to you all. May he Rest In Peace. Gaye Duff Calgary, Canada
Dear Liane and family . Thinking of you at this time . Me and Irish remember Craig as a lovely guy the times we met. X
Deepest Sympathies Lianne and family. Our thoughts are with you - Greg, Annick and Lucca (Sydney)
To the man who loved his girls more fiercely than any other. For the man who protected his family and always held them high, expecting the best. I say farewell dear friend. You had my children’s backs and they always knew you were there. Fly free Craig - we’ve got your girls.
Dear Lianne, Rebecca, Courtney and Olivia. Thank you so much for allowing me to say my goodbye's and share rugby memories with Twiggy on Thursday. I was very honoured and humbled that Craig along with yourselves invited me to this very private and emotional part of his journey. Keep strong together - much love and best wishes XX Chris (Crackle) & Lisa Sutton

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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