Craig 'Doc' Wallingford ... enjoyed bird hunting; at 72

LEBANON, Maine - Craig Roland Wallingford of Lebanon, known affectionately as "Doc," died on Oct. 9, 2024, while doing what he loved most-bird hunting in northern Maine with his good friend.

Doc was born in Sanford on Dec. 28, 1951. He married his precious wife, the love of his life, Gail Gregoire Wallingford, on July 26, 1975. He was a devoted husband to his wife and a proud father to his son, Mark.

Doc graduated from Sanford High School in 1970 and earned a degree from the University of Maine at Orono. He then graduated from Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979.

Doc did his internship and residency at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine. He then went into private practice at Massabesic Regional Medical Center in Waterboro, specializing in family medicine and osteopathic manipulation.

Doc's impact in the medical field was profound. He taught residents at the University of New England for many years and had clinical privileges at Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Center, and Southern Maine Medical Center. In 1995, he was awarded Physician of the Year by the Maine Osteopathic Association, a testament to his dedication and skill. His scientific paper, "The Incidence and Attitudes of Anabolic Steroid Use in Early Adolescents," was a significant contribution to the field. Doc's legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and the organizations he was affiliated with, including the Masons and the Shriners.

Doc had many hobbies and interests, including hunting, and working on cars with his friend, Mike. Spending time in Florida, and riding his Harley with his wife. His generous spirit, warm smile, and love for life will forever be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving family members include his wife of 49 years, Gail Gregoire Wallingford; his son, Mark C. Wallingford; his brothers Brian and Harvey Wallingford; his sister-in-law, Joy Wallingford; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Doc is preceded by his parents, Havard and Helen Wallingford, and his sister-in-law, Rachel Wallingford.