Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Stratford General Hospital on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the age of 80.
Beloved husband of 58 years, to Maureen (Holland) Craig. Loved father of Alastair and Stacey, Ian and Shari, and Shona and Kevin Percival. Proud grandpa “Gramps” of Amanda and Keith, Taylor and Jack, Brent, Jessica, and Meaghan. Great-grandpa of Lucas, and Austin.
Jim was a police officer for 33 years, 5 years in Glasgow, Scotland and then a member of the Ontario Provincial Police. Jim was a dedicated Mason, Shriner, and Member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Craig Lodge No. 574 A.F&A.M will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan on Saturday, October 1st at 1 PM, followed by a private family memorial service.
Memorial donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or a charity of your choice.
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Margaret McConnell
Rest in peace my friend. Will miss your smiling face when we always had get togethers.
Star love
Margaret McConnell
Janet, Hank, Jessica and Hannah
Ian, Shari, Taylor, Brent
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Keep your memories close .
O'Neils
to the Craig Family,
Our sincere condolences to you as you say good by to a character for sure. Your memories will keep him close, make you cry but hope also bring you joy!
Phyllis O’Neil
Amanda & Brian O’Neil & Family
Lyle Smith
I am saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. It was a pleasure to have known him with memories of mail relay meetings between Lucan and Strathroy detachments and also of sitting in lodge with him. See you next trip “Jimmy”. Lyle Smith
Steve Bannerman
Mrs. Craig, Ian, Shari, and Craig family,
I’d also like to extend my condolences…I don’t have a lot of memories of Mr. Craig, but I am thankful for the ones that I have…memories of hospitality and fun. God bless you all as you grieve and celebrate his life.
Cheers
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Maureen, Shona, Ian, Alastair and families
We are so very sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. We have many great memories of Jimmy and his contagious smile. He certainly will be missed by many. Please except our sincere condolences in this very difficult time and know we are thinking of you all.
Hugs
Brian and Sandra Munro
Maureen and Family.
We were saddened to see that Jim had passed. I have many fond memories of working with Jim and spending time with him after work as well. He was always fun to be around and he had many stories to tell. He also loved his sports, especially the LI Jets. Rest in peace Jimmy.
Keri Hanlon
Shona and family – we are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Keri Hanlon and family
Doug and Judi Emery
We were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Jim.
We were fortunate to enjoy the friendship of Jim and Maureen upon their arrival in Lucan.
Although Jim had many accomplishments during his career, volunteer and community endeavors, his dedication and support of family would have made him most proud.
Our sincere thoughts and condolences to Maureen, Alastair, Ian , Shona and families
Val, Steve & Brennen
Ian, Shari, Taylor & Brent
May the love of constant caring friends soften your sadness, may cherished memories bring you moments of comfort, may lasting peace surround your grieving hearts. Thinking of you all…xo
Nancy Yurek
This is such a very sad loss. Jim was not only family but so dedicated to his community here and originally in Scotland. I will deeply miss his laugh, smile and the soups he made whenever my father and I visited the family in Lucan after losing a member of our family. I feel blessed to have known such a wonderful man who was part of our family. God bless his family during this difficult time but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary and Linda Hayter
Maureen and Family. We are so sorry to hear of Jim,s passing. Sending prayers and thoughts to you all at this very difficult time.
Rod & Tara Johnston
Ian, Shari and Family,
Our sympathies on the loss of your Dad. Tara and I had a chuckle thinking of Jimmy and the number of times he had to give Tara roadside advice on her driving.
Rod & Tara Johnston
Joyce Sovereign
Maureen and Family
Was sorry to hear of Jimmies death, l send my sincere sympathy to each one of you.
Very long time since our paths have crossed, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Marion Burdett
Maureen and family: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He will be missed. Hugs to you all.
Marion Burdett
Maureen and family: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He will be missed. Hugs from Bob Stewart and Marion Burdett
Dale & Linda Froats
The Craig family; we surely missed Jim and Maureen’s presence in Lucan when he retired and Jim and Maureen moved to Grand Bend. He was always there to support as our town police officer and was such a friendly neighbour. Always hate to have good neighbours move but we were happy for his retirement and we were blessed with Ian and Shari as our even closer neighbours. Sending our sympathy at this sad time and may all the wonderful memories your family made together give you peace.
Ross & Anne Holden
Sending our sympathies to the family on the loss of Jim.
Ross remembers cutting Jim’s hair and the stories he would share.
May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Gary and Sue Wilcox
Maureen, and family. We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was such great friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. We aways had some good laughs at gatherings at Lucan and the Cove.
Jim will be missed by all. Maureen please call if you need help with anything. Great picture of Jim’s smiling face.
I remember one time Jim and I were talking about hockey. Jim said, in comparison to soccer….hockey is way too fast.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Jim’s loved ones. May you find comfort from all the warm comments and knowing that Jim had such big impact on so many lives that he touched along his way.
Sincerely,
Jim and Helen
Dale Cook
To all of the Craig Family
Wishing you all my sincere condolences on Jims passing ,, I will certainly miss his banter,, and fondly remember life lessons leaned ( from the side roads of Biddulph )
Rest in Peace Jimmy, RIP
John Elston
Maureen, Ian, Shari and families
Sending sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your husband, father, gramps and great gramps. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
John Elston and Valerie Hesser
Brian Haskett
My deepest sympathy for your . I have many fond memories from the years that I spent with Jim.
Reg and Joan Crawford
Maureen and Family. So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We remember him mostly when he lived in Lucan and was involved with soccer. We had many visits at your house.Lots of fun and laughter. Jimwas a great guy with a great family.
Pam & Paul Hodgins
Maureen and Family. We were deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. I have great memories of my days working with Jim at the Detachment. Cherish your memories. Thinking of you.
Joe & Marla Wilson
Maureen and family
Joe and I extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May the wonderful memories you have help to ease the pain in your heart today and the days ahead. He may be gone, but remember no one can take all the memories you have. May you be comforted by the out pouring of love surrounding you.
Hold tight to your memories for comfort and lean on family and friends for strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jim Briggs
Dear Maureen and family, we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Jimmy was definitely one of a kind. Many fond memories of being a young cop in Lucan, trying to learn the ropes from the older guys. I learned a few tricks along the way from Jimmy. Our thoughts are with you. Jim and Natalie Briggs
Mark Storey
So sorry for your loss your dad will be greatly missed.
Rob and Deb Andrews
Maureen and family.
That picture and that hearty smile tell it all.
He was known and loved by many whose lives he touched over the years.
Praying that wonderful memories overflow and keep you comforted during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy
Rob and Debbie Andrews &
Joyce Marrinan and family.
Lorraine Nelemans
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time
Rest In Peace Jim
Lorraine Nelemans
Grand Cove
Don and Elvy Urbshott
Dear Maureen & Family:
Those we love don`t go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, Unheard but very near,
Still Misses, Still Loved and very dear.
So many happy memories Maureen. Jimmy was one great fellow and loved by so many folks, especially in our hockey world. He will be missed so very much.
(Red) Don & Elvy Urbshott
Debbie Marsden
Maureen and Family,
We’re so sad to hear of Jimmy’s passing. We have many good memories of living next door to you in Lucan. Jimmy had the best laugh ever! We’re thinking of you at this sad time and wishing all of you comfort and strength.
Love Paul and Debbie
Mary Cronyn
Sorry for your loss.Thinking of you at this sad time.
Robert Hodge
Our sincere condolences to the family. A lot of laughs working with jim over the years at the Lucan Det.
RIP Jim.
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Maureen and Family,
We extend our sincere condolences to you on the sad loss of Jim. We shall miss his laugh and bantering with the Englishman at our Star meetings, standing up and representing his fellow Scots in the crowd!
We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers in the sad days ahead. May Jimmie rest in peace.
Wayne and Barb Paton
Sending our deepest sympathy , Maureen and Family. Keep all your good memories close to heart. Jim will be missed in your and all his fraternal families.
Wayne and Barb Paton
Bill & Gail Disher
Have many fond memories of my time in Lucan and all the guys I worked with and Jimmy was one of the best that you could trust your life with. I smile at all the stories he would tell of his policing days in Glasgow… he will be missed. All our condolences to the family and we pray that God will heal the pain of his loss.
Elaine Ford
Dear Maureen and family. So sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. What a treasure he was to be with, always with a smile. He will be missed by all of us. You will have many cherished memories to keep you strong going forward. 🤗❤️
Sheila Butchart
Condolences to Maureen and family. Jim’s smile is warm memory as he served our community.
Sending love and prayers
Lawrence Hotson
Maureen and family
Sorry to hear of Jim”s passing. Our condolences.
Marg and Larry
Russ Radcliffe
Craig family
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
We will cherish the memories from earlier times.
Our sincere sympathies.
Russ & Beth Radcliffe.
gord young
Sorry to hear of Jimmies demise, great guy loved his accent. We went to Grand Bend together one Saturday night.. (to say the least we had a riot).
Gord Young
Lola Shirran
My sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed God Bless each and everyone of you. I feel your sorrow.
Lola Shirran
Gord & Joanne Hardy
To the Craig family:
Sincere sympathy for your loss. Jim was always well known and liked in the community. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Linda Upcott nee Hodgins
Just had to drop a line to say so sorry for you loss. I do think of you guys often. I will never forget Jimmy driving me home one night from a party. Him bringing Scottish shortbread to the house. Babysitting for you guys. Sending hugs to you all
Pamela Moor -Bruggeman
Maureen and family. We are deeply sadden by this sad news. We send our love and hugs to you and your families. We have many fond, fun and fabulous memories with you and Jimmy.
Much love from Ken Moor, Gary,Pamela, Lynnai and Celine Bruggeman. Xoxo❤️
Don Vance
Sending our sincere condolences to Maureen and family. A lot of fond memories working with Jim over the years at Lucan detachment.
Don & Pat Vance.
barbara cummings
please accept my deepest sympathies to you all, Jimmy was a wonderful neighbor and he will be missed
Lawrie Carter
To the Craig Family.
Please accept my condolences at this sad time.
Lawrie Carter.
Tom Hearn
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences.
Beverley Stoakley
Maureen, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Jim have always been great friends to Don and I since we moved to the Cove. I will miss him and his boisterous laugh! You have a wonderful family which will help greatly to keep you strong as well as all the beautiful memories that you and Jim made together.
Love Bev Stoakley
Wayne carroll
Jim was a great man and a good cop
Pat Legg
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Maureen. My thoughts are with you 🙏
Bluewater Shrine Club, Gord Baxter
Dear Lady Maureen
Our sincerest sympathies on the passing of Noble Jim
We will cherish his memories in our hearts
Nobles of the Bluewater Shrine Club
Paul and Muriel Lennon
Maureen and Family
Our sincerest condolences on Jim’s passing. He will be sorely missed at our get togethers for the teasing, laughter and jokes,
Paul and Muriel Lennon
Judy Bond
To the Craig family, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of Jim.
Harry & Judy Bond
Alex Westman
Sincere condolences to the Craig family.
I have many fond memories of Jim over the years. He will be missed.
Casey & Brenda Does
Our Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Jim.
Casey enjoyed the rides to the Shrine meeting
with Jim & Dave.
Thinking of you all.
Robert Parkinson
Maureen and Family,
I was so sad to hear of Jimmy’s passing. A lot of good memories at Irving Lodge! Our sincere sympathy.
Robert and Nancy Parkinson
Liz Parkinson
Brenda and Fred Smith
The Craig Family
So sorry to hear of your loss he was a great neighbour for many yrs we had a good talk down at the beach this summer.
Always keep the good times close to your heart Big hugs
Love the Smith’s