Richard Owen Craig, 71 of Lowell, passed away after a period of declining health on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the fiancé of Denise M. (Gambino) Carter with whom he spent the last 20 years.
He was born in Lowell on October 6, 1951 and was a son of the late Raymond Craig and the late Helen (Burndrette) Craig. He was raised in Lowell where he attended the area schools, graduating from Lowell High School with the class of 1969. Richard lived in Florida for about 15 years where he worked doing construction, masonry and landscaping, as well as working in MA.
In his younger days, he was in a band playing that guitar. He loved listening to music and playing the guitar, especially loved blue’s music and Jimmy Hendrix. He enjoyed making furniture in his spare time and spending time at home.
In addition to his fiancé, Denise Carter of Lowell, he is survived by his two children, Jessica and Jarod; his granddaughter, Jasmine; his sister, Gail; and many friends and neighbors.
At his request, there will be no services.