Obituaries

Salem Mourns Death of Police Officer Craig Waldron

Waldron, who will be laid to rest this week, had served the town for the past 21 years and loved spending time with family and friends.

Information courtesy of Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home


Craig J. Waldron, 58, of Salem, NH died Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Merrimack Valley Hospice House, Haverhill, MA.

Craig was born and educated in Cambridge, later moving to Salem and he graduated from Salem High School. He was a Police Officer with the Salem Police Dept. for the past 21 years. Craig was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. of Massachusetts. He enjoyed snorkeling and scuba diving, traveling and shooting. He loved spending time with his family and friends and vacationing in Aruba.

He was predeceased by his parents, Josephine (Bonitatibus) and James Waldron.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry (Jean) Waldron of Salem; children, Derek Waldron of Manchester, NH, Shayla Mason of Salem, NH and Martin Mason of Derry, NH; his brothers, Gary Waldron of Salem, NH and Donald Waldron of Windham and his grandson, Jayden Mason.

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Calling hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 26th from 4-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. Matthew’s Parish in Windham, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH

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Contributions in Craig’s memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830.


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