CLINTON – Craig L. Crommett, 74, of Clinton, Maine went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Craig was born in the winter of 1948 and grew up in Mt. Vernon, enjoying life on Echo Lake.

He joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. After his honorable discharge he held many jobs before deciding on a career as a long-haul trucker. He traveled all the major routes from Maine to Florida to California. He could handle a big rig in any kind of weather conditions. Craig was a Master Maine Guide, guiding hunting and fishing trips and had an amazing sense of direction, deep in the woods or on old dirt roads.

Craig raised many hunting dogs, but his favorites were his Irish Jack Russell house pets. He coon hunted with a dear friend and together they made it to the World Coon Hunt. After Craig’s wife Ruth (Perkins) of thirty-seven years passed away he married Vicki (Hendsbee) who lost her husband of thirty-seven years. Together they enjoyed motorcycling, four-wheeling, bowling on a league, golfing and Craig’s passion, bass fishing.

Craig was a member of the Somerset BassMasters and fished numerable tournaments with some wonderful friends and co-anglers. His most memorable was the Toyota Bass Classic in Tennessee.

Craig is survived by his wife, his daughter Lisa Kiniklis (Will), his son Craig S Crommett (Amy), his Step-son Adam Hendsbee (Rachel), grand-daughters Hannah Crommett, Leigha Crommett and Elizabeth Crommett, his grandsons, Max Kiniklis and Theo Kiniklis, step-grandson Gunnar Hendsbee, sister Patricia Mason (Mike), Sister-in-law Lynn Dolloff, a nephew, nieces and some wonderful cousins. Craig was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.

Craig was predeceased by his parents and his brother David.

As per his wishes there will be no funeral. His burial will be in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Belgrade.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the New Beginnings Church of God, Building Fund, 392 Main Street, Waterville, Maine 04901, for a new Youth Group Building. Sincere thanks to Northern Lights Hospice Nurses and CNA’s for their compassion and care, and for numerous friends and family members who were always

there for him.

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