Lois H. Craigie

Lois Hannah Craigie, age 97, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016. She was born on December 9, 1918 in Lincoln, Michigan; daughter of John Douglas and Mae Maria (nee Beebe) Edgar. She graduated from Redford High School, class of 1935. She made Livonia her home for 40 years and has lived in New Port Richey, Florida for the last 36 years. Lois was united in marriage to George R. Craigie on June 27, 1941; spending 61 years devoted to each other until his death in 2002.  Lois loved to crochet; she made over 100 beautiful crocheted dolls for family and friends. She also donated many of her dolls to children in need. She was very organized and crafty; she repurposed many of the cards sent to her as well as articles she saved. She was a fabulous cook who enjoyed caring for her family. She was an unconditional wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She is survived by her cherished daughter Sharon (Roger) Milarch; her brother Douglas (Donna) Edgar; her 5 grandchildren whom she called her angels, Terry (Joanne) Milarch, Lee Anne (Joe) Angeloff, Tammy (Mike) Ivory, Tim (Lisa) Milarch, and Michael (Becky) Milarch; 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Hazel Edgar, and her brother LeRoy Edgar.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 13, from 5-8pm. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 14, at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at Noon at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. She will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia.  Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Hope Lutheran Church Building Fund, 12321 Canton Avenue, Hudson, Florida 34669.