Craig Carrington Garrett
July 26, 1960 - February 15, 2009
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Craig Carrington Garrett
July 26, 1960 - February 15, 2009
Obituary
Craig Carrington Garrett, 48, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 15, 2009 of cardiac arrest at his home in San Clemente, California. He was born July 26, 1960 in North Hollywood, California and lived most of his early life in Massachusetts and later in Southern California. He is survived and deeply loved by his wife Sherry Lynn Garrett, his only son Chase Carrington Garrett, age 6, his mother and step-dad Suzanne Goodwin and George E. Slye of Naples, Florida, his brother Curtis Charles Garrett Vicki and his three nephews, Chad, Cole and Connor Garrett of Ladera Ranch, California.
Craig was an avid sportsman all of his life beginning as an All-Star every year he played in Little Leaque Baseball. His shelves were full of trophies and awards. His happiest of times were spent playing tennis, boating, water skiing, deep sea fishing, snow skiing, and of course, ‘on the course’ golfing. The only thing that made these times better for him was when he was with a good friend or a close family member. He was an outstanding adult softball player who participated for years in many local competitive leagues. He was just in his element being outdoors, and with a ball in his hand. He even knew how to make a whiffle-ball game with his son and nephews seem like the World Series.
His lifetime love of sports created his passionate enthusiasm for the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. If you weren’t sitting beside him while he sat in his beloved brown leather recliner watching one of his favorite teams, then you were somewhere else being bombarded by his phone calls whenever an exciting play was made.
Go Red Sox! Go Patriots!
Craig is watching and cheering from above.
He Will Be Missed by Family and Friends
May He Rest In Peace
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, in the Chapel at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, California at 1:00 p.m.
A private Burial at Sea will take place on Friday, February 27, at Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, California at 11:00 a.m.
22 responses to Craig Carrington Garrett
Bruce H. Black says:
February 23, 2009
I will always have fond memories of Craig and our summers on Lake Winnipesaukee, Nasson College in Maine, and a weekend road trip to Martha’s Vineyard from Washington, DC, to visit Curt in the summer of 1985.
Please accept my sincere condolences at Craig’s loss. He will certainly be missed by those that knew him.
Gertchen Maswadeh says:
February 23, 2009
To the Garret Family and all those who knew and loved Craig in this life,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of a man who was loved as a son, brother, husband, father, and friend. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. May you remember and celebrate the man that Craig was as you mourn his passing – he lives on in your memories and through his son.
“Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life.” ~Albert Einstein~
Godd bless you!
Gretchen Maswadeh
Friend of Curtis and Vicki Garrett
Jim Shab says:
February 23, 2009
I was very surprised and sad to hear of Craigs passing.
Craig was a special and inspiring friend for more than 15 years. The wonderful memories of him well be treasured for life.
My condolence to Craigs family and friends.
Craig will truly be missed.
Kevin Huber says:
February 23, 2009
To the family: I am sorry to hear of your loss; 48 years is not long enough…
I mostly knew Craig when we were young and living the care free life in NH. It has been a long time but I do remember that he loved to be in the middle of the fun. His love of sports and unique ability get the most out of life will be missed.
Rest in pece “Jimmy”…
Liz Koren says:
February 23, 2009
There is a great void with the loss of Craig, to each family member – to a precious son left to grow into adulthood without a father, to friends. My heart grieves with you all, my prayers go forth for support and healing.