Craig K. Wilson, 50, of Merrimack NH passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday August 18, 2021.

He was born in Nashua NH on January 2, 1971, son of Kenneth and Paula Wilson and husband to Margaret (Russell) Wilson.  Craig graduated from Merrimack High School in 1989 and this is where he met the love of his life Margaret.  They recently celebrated 26 years of marriage.  He was the proud father of twin sons Cameron and Steven.  He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1993 earning a Bachelor's of Arts Degree and was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

Craig held a career in payroll management most recently at SolutionHealth. Prior employers were the City of Nashua, Fidelity, PAYCHEXS, Citizens Bank and M&T Bank.

Craig was a role model who passionately coached several of his sons' basketball and baseball teams, forming lasting friendships with many families.  His positive attitude and sense of humor helped to enhance the lives of so many.

He was an avid sports fan who could remember all of the details of the major events on demand.  He loved playing hockey with his friends and was a big Bruins fan.  Craig's love of music dates back to his years of collecting records and was known for his creative ways to change the lyrics to match the moment.  His infectious smile and positive outlook touched the lives of so many.  Craig loved to tell stories and although his memory was unmatched, he would employ the most creative ways to keep you entertained.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Margaret R. Wilson, devoted father of twin sons Steven and Cameron of Merrimack and devoted companion Brutus.  Cherished son of Kenneth and Paula Wilson of Merrimack. Dear brother of Sean Wilson and wife Amy, of Merrimack, Todd Wilson and wife Heather, of Salisbury MA, sister, Brooke and husband Wesley Kime, of Manchester.  Caring father-in-law Richard Russell and his late wife Linda of Amherst, NH, brother-in-law Bernard Russell and wife Lori of Webster, NY.  Many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends also survive him.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, August 24 ^th from 4 to 7 PM at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main Street, Nashua NH 03060 on Wednesday, August 25 ^th at 11 AM. **Please note, due to the Covid-19 Delta variant, the church does require everyone to wear a mask for the service**

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Craig's memory to either the American Red Cross, 2 Maitland Street, Concord, NH 03301 ( www.redcross.org/donate ) or to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 ( www.v.org/donate )