Craig Bentley Tributes have poured in for Craig Bentley of Darwen, who died at East Lancashire Hospice on January 26 at the age of 54. Craig was a beloved husband to Linda for 26 years, a loving dad to Scott, 25, and a treasured son to Mavis and the late Jim. He was also a much-loved brother to Anne and a dear brother-in-law to her late husband Barry, who sadly passed away recently. Born and bred in Darwen, Craig was a joiner by trade, and worked at Forrest Joinery and Construction Contracts in Blackburn for 20 years. A perfectionist who took a great pride in his work, he quickly climbed the ladder to become site manager.