Norman "Craig" Sharp

Norman Craig Sharp, 60, of Estero Florida, passed away peacefully on December 28th, 2023. Craig was born on December 19th 1963 to Joan and Frank Sharp in Toronto Ontario, Canada. Craig Graduated from Anderson Collegiate High School in 1981. After graduation, he owned a squash club in Whitby Ontario. In June of 1987 his first son Chandler was born. In 1991 he sold his squash club business and moved to Clearwater Florida, where he met his spouse at the time, Joyce, and they wed in 1992, going on to have 2 children together, Travis and Sidnie. Craig and Joyce moved to Bonita Springs Florida in 1994 before the birth of their son Travis and together started a Pinch A Penny Franchise. Craig worked owning Pinch a Penny store number 53 until the day he passed. Craig was a force of nature, stubborn but unequivocally driven and motivated. He used these traits to provide for his family and to enrich their lives in the way he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned to anyone who would listen. Craig was unendingly proud of his children, Chandler, Travis and Sidnie and always tried his best to support them. Craig was a competitive hockey and racquetball player. He also loved to spend time outdoors on his boat, motorcycle, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Craig was passionate about spending time on the lake at his cottage in Canada. He enjoyed living life to the fullest, celebrating any and all occasions with friends and family, and always had a smile on his face. Anyone who knew Craig knew that he was the most loving father and grandfather a family could ask for. Craig was predeceased by his mom Joan, and dad Frank. He is survived by his siblings, Kim (Dave), Sherry (David); step-siblings, Jill (Mario), Jason (Lizanne), Danny (Bev) and Shawn (Nicole); his stepmother, Diane; his ex-wife and friend, Joyce Sharp; his children, Chandler (Kristy), Travis (Kady) and Sidnie (Jude); and his grandchildren, Brendan, Nicholas, Noah, Jude, and Bodhi. We mourn the loss of our father and encourage all who knew him to remember the beauty he brought to this world and his selfless desire to bring moments of happiness and joy to all those around him. Services will be held at 4:00 PM on January 5, 2024, at St. Leo Auditorium in Bonita Springs and are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Refreshments will be available following the services. In lieu of flowers, please help support young cancer patients by making a charitable donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Norman "Craig" Sharp

December 19, 1963 - December 28, 2023