Christopher Mark Craig, 56, of Ashland passed away Saturday, Oct. 17th. Born in Nashville, TN; he was the son of the late Joseph and Shirley (Kestner) Craig. Mark was a talented artist with his hands, able to draw, paint, and carve with exceptional skill. He was an avid wheel chair racer, competing in many races including the Boston Marathon and Apple Blossom Festival 10K in Winchester, VA. He is survived by his sister, Kathryn McDaniel and her husband Brady of Winchester, VA, brother, Michael Kline and his wife Barbara of Winchester, VA, close friend, Nicole Kidson of Ashland, MA; and many nieces and nephews. Services are private and under the direction of the Matarese Funeral Home in Ashland. www.mataresefuneral.com In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Ashland Emergency Fund, PO Box 112, Ashland, MA 01721.