Craig David McLeod
January 9, 1976 ~ February 15, 2023
Resided in:
Sanford, Maine
Sanford - Craig David McLeod, 47 passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family after a two-year battle with Gastric Cancer.
Craig was born on January 9, 1976, to Donald (Skip) McLeod JR and Sandra Bouzan McLeod in Natick, Massachusetts. Craig, now officially the baby of the family joined his older siblings, Corrie, Shawn, Scott, and Cindy. The family was now complete. Craig’s Massachusetts roots would be short lived as a few days later the family moved to Shapleigh, Maine where they remain to this day.
Craig’s childhood days were spent following around his older siblings and getting into whatever mischief they could find, which anyone who knows the McLeod children would know that can be a lot. At an early age, Craig developed a love for all things that could go fast, and his first question would always be “How fast do it go?”
Craig’s love for all things that go included motocross which he excelled at. He participated in many races throughout New England. Craig also loved motorcycles, classic muscle cars and of course trucks, of which over the course of his life there have been too many to count. Craig also had a love of marital arts, particularly Jujitsu. Craig attended Massabesic schools and the Sanford Vocational Center where he completed the automotive technician program and graduated in 1994. It is no surprise that with Craig’s love of motorsports that he would naturally choose this as his career path. Craig worked for Robertson’s Power Sports before venturing off on his own and creating Morin’s Motorsports, partnering with his soon to be father-in-law David Morin. Many years later Craig decided he needed a change. The Restorative Blasting Company was created, and the family purchased a new shop that had enough land to build their dream and forever home.
The summer of 1997 Craig would meet the love of his life Angie. The two dated for four years and married on August 25, 2001. They have been happily married ever since. Their love added two children to the family, Collin on May 22, 2003, and Shelby on February 20, 2006. Craig loved his children very much and spent much time cheering them on at sporting events, sharing his love of motorsports with them, and taking family vacations.
Craig’s biggest attribute was his heart. He was always helping people. It was not uncommon for him to be seen helping someone broken down in a parking lot to help change a tire, giving a friend a ride when they were stranded even if it was the middle of the night, or just to be there to be an ear to talk to when a difficult situation arose. He was the best hugger and always tried to make you laugh. He was witty and sarcastic and his energy just filled a room. Craig was a very social person and we always joked that wherever we were, even if it was a different state that Craig would know someone, and he always did.
Craig was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Donald Sr, and Lillian McLeod. Uncle Roy and Aunt Linda (McLeod) Wetherby. Maternal grandparents, John and Ruth Bouzan.
He is survived by his wife Angie McLeod and their children Collin and Shelby. His parents Donald and Sandra McLeod. Sister Cindy and husband Stephan Marshall and two children Brian Marshall and fiancée Amelia Butler, daughter Shawna and Husband Jesse Mitchell and their three children Chase, Bennett, and Maverick. Brother Scott and wife Debra and two children Ryan and partner Elise Grabowski and son Matthew. Brother Shawn and wife Cathy and two children Adam and Alex. Sister Corrie and Husband Daniel Boucher and three children, daughter Amber and Husband Justin Stone and their son Emmett, Son Devon Drake and wife Lindsey and their three children, Parker, Cole, and Bailey and lastly son Reese Boucher.
A Celebration of Life has been planned for Craig on Sunday, February 26 from 12:00 to 3:00PM at Rustic Dreams Barn and Venue located at 1413 Alfred Rd, Lyman, Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and cremation service, Sanford-Springvale.
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Craig was one of the kindest bada$$ guys I knew. He was always willing to let me use his tools and share his knowledge or help me out. I am forever grateful for his presence in my life and he will be missed. RIP my friend, until we meet again.
Sandy and Skip, I am so very sorry for your loss. My Mom, Cathy Cook, loved you very much. I hope your happy memories bring you peace and comfort.
Our hearts break for all of you. Love and prayers to you all.❤️
Craig I don’t know what to say that hasn’t already been said from the other folks that knew you. Over the years you worked on my atv’s, motorcycle, and recently my Jeep.
You treated me more like a family member other than a friend.
Your philosophy of getting out of the house and go have fun was much needed advice that I needed after several misfortunes that I had over the last few years.
Craig you set the high standard that all men should live their lives by.
My condolences go out to your family and friends.
I know you will keep an eye out from high above over all of us
He had a tool for everything.
Craig had worked on my ATV’S, motorcycle, and recently added mods to my Jeep.
He set the standard for being a person that cared about everyone,
That if it’s broken, it can be fixed.
He loved his people hard.
His love for people and his big heart
Rest in peace buddy!!
It’s so hard to fathom that you have left this world. I know you will look over Angie and the kids as they navigate through this world. Thank you for always being a ray of good in an ever changing world. Your life was well lived and your legacy will forever live on. Rest in peace my friend. Will forever remember the memories of you. Love you! Angie, Collin and Shelby. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Though Craig is no longer physically with you, he will forever look over you. Let his unconditional love and care help you find the strength to live life to its fullest. Love ya!!
Genuine
His loved ones
He can make the goofiest faces.
First time I met him I thought “Man this dude is tall!”
He was all about cars!
His family was his greatest.
Many times with his silliness and goofy faces.
His drive to give his family the best and his big heart
Thank you for showing us that the world still has some genuine, great people. Thank you for always taking care of me back then, even though life took us far away from one another but I have always remembered your care and kindness. Love you buddy!
Never judge a book by its cover. Craig looked like a big tough guy but he really was just a teddy bear.
In any way he could.
I remember that something happened to my car and the dealership wanted me to pay for something that did not even come from my car. I called Craig and he went down there and gave them hell. He was more mad than I was. He was always a knight in shining armor.
I’ll always remember Craig visiting us in Nashua during the winter and in the morning when he would clean off the snow from Angie’s car, he would also clean off my car so I wouldn’t have to.
Craig was a giver. He was always thoughtful and a real goofball. Anyone who knows him wouldn’t never have anything bad to say about him.
Love and compassion
Angie and I were living together during college when Craig and Angie started dating.
His kindness was limitless
Craig was shy when you first meet him but once he gets to know you he is the sweetest, kindest, most considerate and funniest person.
With heavy heart, my deepest condolences. The world was better with Craig there to help us.
Craig was one of the hardest working men i know. With the largest heart. He loved his family more then anything and was determined to live for them. If you we’re friends with Craig you where treated like family. He loved all. And would drop everything to help. I love you little brother.
Tough, honest, hardworking, loving family man just like the rest of the family. We’ll all miss you. steve
So sorry for your families loss! Please accept our condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families and friends 😇🙏🏻