Rena L. Craig Obituary (1955 - 2025)

Your memory is as dear today as in the hour you passed away. Our dear mother Rena Louise Craig sadly passed away with loved ones by her side, on July 25, 2025 at the age of 69. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. A friend to many, especially her beloved SMHS class of ’73. She was a cherished member of the community in Eastport, Maine, a place she was proud of. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and strength. Full of love, laughter and resilience she touched the lives of all who knew her. She is pre deceased by her husband James Herbert Craig, they married on June 22, 1972. Her mother Winnie (Boone) Morrison and father, Bruce Morrison all three passed in 2014. Her aunt Helen Conley who she missed for many years, her sister Paula and her two brothers Paul and Roger Morrison all of Eastport, Maine. She leaves behind two daughters, five grandchildren and great children. Daughter, Jana Craig of Perry, Maine and her children Gavin Miller of Eastport, Maine, Keegan Stewart, husband Graham Stewart and unborn baby of New London, Connecticut. Daughter Jaime Holdaway and husband James Holdaway and her children; Jodee Holdaway, Jordan Holdaway and Jackson Holdaway of Acworth Georgia. Her life long friend April Francis of Eastport, Maine. Rena, (Island Girl) lived in Eastport, Maine her whole life. She was proud of her hometown and encouraged people to visit any chance she got. She attended Eastport Grammar School, and Shead Memorial High School. In the ’80’s she attended Washington County Community College for secretarial. Later on in her life she went back to WCCC in 2020 for Medical Office Technology. She was always busy with jobs, a true hard worker and was always on the go. She cared for an Eastport couple, George and Jen, whom she adored until she couldn’t work no longer. She was grateful to them. Gavin may you never stop cooking, she loved your cooking more than anything even though we come from a family of great cooks and she loved yours the most, maybe it was just the cook but she loved the food you cooked her. Keegan may you never lose your style, she loved fashion and nice things, even though she went to the thrift store she could find anything that made her look like she came out of a fashion magazine. Jodee may you always keep drawing and be proud of your work, she loved seeing them and always wanted to know what your next artwork was going to be, she would always hang them on her fridge in anticipation of the next. Jordan may you laugh often when we were all together our laughter echoed the atmosphere it is like it joined together to make it loud. May an orange cat bring a smile to your face, she is always with us. Jackson may the love of roaming the roads find you at an eager to explore, she was always on the go she never stayed still. May you find comfort in knowing she was the same and she will guide you in any adventure you have. We find comfort in knowing that mom’s legacy lives on through the lessons she taught us the love she showed and the memories we will cherish forever. A Celebration of life to honor Rena will be held at 6:00 p.m. on September 22nd at Cornerstone Church, 112 County Road, Eastport, Maine. Those who wish to remember Rena in a special way, may send flowers to the Cornerstone Church, she loved flowers, or/and can donate to Cans 4 Cancer, Tammy Hoche, ℅ Cans 4 Cancer, P.O. Box 241, Eastport, ME 04631. Rest easy now mom and know that we are ok Semper Paratus (Always Ready) USCG Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) USMC