Obituary of Craig Aaron Beaubien

Craig Aaron Beaubien was born on January 29, 1980, in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of four children born to the union of Donald F. and Rita M. (Roof) Beaubien.  Craig attended Monroe High School in Monroe, Michigan, graduating with the class of 1998. While at MHS, he was a varsity letterman in wrestling, football, and track and field where he threw shot put and the discus. He was very proud to wear number 76 through high school.  Following high school Craig enrolled at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan where he played football for the Bulldogs.

On October 14, 2017, in Belleville, Michigan Craig married the love of his life, Whitney (McWilliams). The couple was blessed with their son: Beau. To provide for his family Craig worked several years at Charter Communications, now known as Spectrum. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator at Consumers Energy, but Craig’s ideal job was that as a stay-at-home dad taking care of the daily household duties and his son Beau. Craig was a member of Maybee Sportsman Club, the Belleville Yacht Club. Craig was president of the Monroe County Gentlemen’s Pool League for the past sixteen years and enjoyed shooting his recurve bow and arrow at the Monroe Gun Club.  Over the years Craig participated in several demolition derbies and was featured with an article in the Monroe Evening News from last year’s Monroe County Fair.  He loved sports and was an avid fantasy footballer, playing in several fantasy leagues. Craig loved country music and attending concerts, especially Faster Horses. He and his family were avid Walt Disney World visitors and loved to travel. His favorite destination of all was Up North to their family cabin in Mancelona.  Craig was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, loving his family and especially his nephews and nieces. He attended all his nephew Joey’s football games and was honored that Joey wore the same number 76 on his jersey as Craig had for so many years.

Craig Aaron Beaubien, age 43, of Van Buren Township passed away peacefully on Sunday; June 18, 2023, at his home.  He was surrounded by his loving wife and family and under the care of Hospice of Michigan. His passing was preceded by his father; Donald Beaubien, maternal and paternal grandparents; two uncles: Keith and Clarence Roof; and one aunt; Linda Blake.

To cherish his memory he leaves behind his loving wife; Whitney Beaubien of Van Buren Township, Michigan; his son Beau Beaubien of Van Buren Township, Michigan; his mother; Rita Beaubien of Maybee, Michigan; one sister; Carrie (Martin)Ritchie of Milan, Michigan; two brothers; Scott (Greta)Beaubien of Monroe, Michigan and Bradley (Jessica)Beaubien of Carleton, Michigan; his brother in law; Matt (Lauren)McWilliams of Brighton, Michigan and sister in law; Jacalyn (Devin)Rugenstein of Belleville, Michigan; father and mother in law; Peter and Kelly McWilliams; five nieces; Haylie, Vivian, Lilly, Cameron and Stevie; five nephews; Joey, Kyle(Liz), Logan, Cooper and Tipton.

Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday; June 21, 2023, at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A time of sharing memories of Craig will begin at 7:00pm on Wednesday evening, He will lie in state on Thursday; June 22, 2023, from 10:00am until 11:00am at Divine Grace Parish, St. Joseph Church; 9207 Joseph Street, Maybee, Michigan 48159.  Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 11:00am with Father Michael Woroniewicz, presiding. Cremation will follow through the on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan. His cremated remains will be buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Maybee, Michigan at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Craig’s memory are suggested to his family for Beau's college fund. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.