Craig Andrew Backman, 66, of Maynard, died on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Newton Wellesley Hospital following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born in Waltham on May 12, 1955 the son of the late Roger Alan Backman and Gloria Lee (Wanburg) Backman.
Craig was the loving husband of Marcia Silva Backman and the devoted father of Kyle Andrew Backman of Maynard.
He was the brother of Robin L. Backman of Boston; Lisa B. Backman and her husband Jeff Christofferson of Denver, CO; Jeffrey A Backman and his wife Diane of Charlotte, NC and Robert C. Backman and his wife Ruth of Wayland. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Craig has resided in Maynard for the past 21 years and spent his formative years in Wayland. He was a graduate of Wayland High School with the Class of 1974 and attended Bentley University in Waltham.
Craig enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, playing tennis as well as coaching his son Kyle’s soccer team. He also enjoyed playing pick-up hockey games over the years.
Craig was a generous person with his time and talent and was always willing to help others especially his family and neighbors even if all they needed was to have a good laugh. He loved to spend time in Orleans and on the Cape Cod beaches. He will be fondly remembered by all the lives that he touched in his 66 years.
At the request of his family, all services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, his family kindly suggests that gifts in Craig’s memory may be sent to the American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc. of MA, 72 East Concord St, Boston, MA 02118 and would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland. For condolences please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com.