Craig Thomas Monahan

Craig Thomas Monahan of Westford, MA died on October 13, 2024 after a lifelong fight with mental health and addiction challenges. Craig leaves so many that loved and supported his journey, including his lifetime partner, Elizabeth Silva; best friend and brother, Brendyn Gagliardi; daughter, Haley Monahan; and son, Riley Monahan who all know that he is finally at peace. 

Craig was 37 years old. He attended the Westford public schools as a child and teen. Craig was a member of Laborers Local 429 out of Lowell, MA. Craig loved his children, especially taking them fresh water and deep sea fishing. He was an avid collector of popular memorabilia and was tattooed head to toe. He loved his '95 and '96 Chevy Impala SS and listening to music on cranked sound systems. Craig loved the ocean and watching the waves hit the beach. He also loved all animals especially his dogs.

Craig is also survived by: wife, Katrina Schofield, mother of his son Riley; Amanda Bouffard mother of his daughter Haley; siblings, Nicki Monahan and her son Nicholas McEnnis, Robert Livermore, Ryan Livermore and his son Lincoln Livermore, Travis Monahan, Daniel Monahan, Emily Monahan, Lecia Terry; mother, Dawna Reekie Livermore; stepfather, “Dada” Robert Livermore; father, William Monahan; grandfather, Raymond Reekie Sr.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and loved ones. 

He was predeceased by grandparents Corrine and William Monahan and Patricia Reekie.

Craig faced the challenges of mental health throughout his life. His journey reminds us of the importance of compassion and understanding, and we encourage anyone struggling to reach out for help by texting 988. Let us honor his memory by supporting one another and fostering open conversations about mental health and substance abuse.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Craig for visiting hours on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, with a funeral service at 3:30 PM at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Craig’s memory to the Westford Remembers. Mail checks payable to Westford Remembers, P.O. Box 869, Westford, MA 01886 or Venmo westford-remembers 

Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460  978-486-3709 www.badgerfuneral.com