Craig William Bowman, 75
Dan McClelland
Craig William Bowman, 75, of Tupper Lake, passed away on December 26, 2022 at his home with his family and his dog, Buddy.
He was born on July 24, 1947 to William and Thelma (LaBounty) Bowman. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School In 1965. In January 1966, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served as a 0311-Corporal during the Vietnam War.
He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart with one star, Vietnamese Service Medal with one star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, and National Defense Service Medal.
In 1968, he was an Orientation Instructor at Camp Pendleton, California for the US Marine Corps before being honorably discharged. In 1970, he married Lorraine (LaCroix) Bowman and worked many years as a foreman with Lane Construction and then began his career with Adirondack Correctional Facility in Raybrook, retiring after 25 years of service.
Craig is survived by his two sons- Brent Bowman and his wife, Christi, of Farmington, N.Y. and Shawn Bowman and his wife, Karen, of South Lake, Texas; a daughter, Shelley Gagnon; a sister, Cindy Sarkisian and her husband, George, of Newcomb; a brother, Scott Bowman, of Tupper Lake; eight beloved grandchildren: Corrin, Michael, Connor, Ashlyn, Anderson, Aubrey, Jay, and Jordan; as well as nieces and a nephew, Bridget Bowman, Shannon (Fournier) Rolley, Michelle (Bowman) Cavallerano, and Jason Bowman.
Craig loved a good handshake, a good beer, and a good fight. More than anything, he LOVED the U.S. Marine Corps.
A mass for Craig will be held on January 3, 2023, at St. Alphonsus Church at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow at the VFW Post of Tupper Lake.