Craig Henderson

It is with overwhelming sadness and love, the family of Craig Charles Henderson announces his passing at the age of 53 on Thursday May 30, 2024 at Royal University Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Craig was a cherished husband, father, son, brother (in law), uncle and friend.

Craig is survived by his loving wife Kelly and son Karsen Henderson; parents Edwin and Karon Henderson; sister Kathy Furrer (Rene); nephews Joshua Bedard-Furrer (Aysha), Sebastian, Logan Wilton (Betty), Kael Wilton, Parker McManus; nieces Cheyenne Brouwer (Donald), Cori Gayowski, Brooke McManus and Mia Gayowski; great nephews Ryden and Oaklyn Bedard Furrer; Aunts and Uncles Bill and Doreen Hare, Janice and Greg Bouma, Ames Hare, Kelly and Ray Johnston; and numerous cousins; mother in law Elsie Gayowski, sisters in law Charmaine McManus (Pat), Brenda Wilton (Troy); Brothers in law Trevor Gayowski (Jamie), and Ryan Gayowski.

Craig was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Charles and Rita Henderson, maternal grandparents Harry and Irene Hare and father in law Joseph Gayowski.

Craig loved his family more than anything and he showed it with constant hugs, teasing and working hard to make sure they were taken care of. He would literally do anything for his only son Karsen and his wife Kelly. His most cherished things to do involved his family. He loved going to Oilers games with Karsen (did not love the shopping that was always involved), he loved watching Karsen play hockey and something as simple as just being able to sit and hang out with his family was his idea of a perfect time. Craig loved taking trips to British Columbia to visit his parents, sister and family, he only wished he could have made it happen more often. He had a love for hunting, fishing and camping. His amazing sense of humour, kindness, and caring will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A Celebration of life will be held at Mourning Glory-Acadia McKague’s Funeral Chapel on Wednesday June 5, 2024 at 2pm. Please come in your Oiler clothing or colors.

A huge thank you to all of the amazing nurses at RUH on the Oncology unit, your kindness will forever be remembered.