Out of necessity and not a predisposition to making people drive to Trincity, arrangements have been made to have the service and cremation at Belgroves Cremitorium Orange Grove, Trincity
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10 Orange Grove Road, Trincity, Trinidad & Tobago (left after Johnson and Johnson)
Service is at 9:30am – 10:30am | 11:00 Cremation
Saturday, January 18th, 2014
Followed by the most epic Cooler Party at the Craig Residence
(Hope Cottage, Ariapita Rd, St. Anns – but seriously you all know where that is)
Please consider carpooling, particularity to the house after, if not for the benefit of the environment, for the logistics of parking and not having to haul arse up a very steep hill.
Also please feel free to wear any array of colour, no need for the sombreness of all black, unless you particularity want to because it is slimming. And no neon or leopard print or neon leopard print (I am looking a you, Trudy)
Dear Craig Family….. this is a beautiful collage and amazing words. I’m so sad that I cannot be with you all, but as you may already know my passport has expired and Canaan died the same time as Jim so I am here for the children who are distraught about losing their Uncle Jim that they had come to adore and their pup at the same time. Life works in mysterious ways. We will be having a vigil ourselves here at home and am wishing with all that I have that Canaan and Jim find each other and walk together keeping each other company along the way x x x
How we would love to pay our respect to a wonderful man (and his family), our thoughts will be with you all that day and always.
For all of Jim’s UK family and friends, Kareen and I are talking about a celebratory bash in the summer – probably in the Bristol area. Something along the lines of a BBQ and a jazz band? Ideas to me on my return from Trini end of Jan.
What beautiful memories you all have Tracy…you are quite an amazing person as the rest of your family…words cannot express the sadness I feel but God’s will is not ours and Jimbo is ‘free’…my prayers are now for all of you to be able to cope daily without him….he was one of a kind…’call me by my old familiar name’….well I can’t put that on this blog…..
but at least I did get a chance to share it with him….Tracy you all have made your Dad very proud and now he is with the angels….God Bless you all.
Tracy,
As I told Claudine today, as some words of consolation, you and your sister are very lucky and priveleged girls to have a father like he was! Remember your excitment go back home in November when we discussed vacation plans during our company’s party. Who knew that life had different approach? I cannot teach you how to stay strong and keep brave face – you have learned it already, in your heart. Because only strong person with a big loving heart could write and post such a beatifully arranged blog about one of the most important person of her life – your wonderful father…. I have two regrets only to share – that he left so abruptly and so early, and second, I did not have a privelege to know him in person.
My thoughts and dippest sympaties go to you and your family. And please please please – write a book, it will be the celebration of his life!
Dear Kareen, Trudy and Tracy,
Want to extend my sincere condolences to you all at this very sad time. Have been kept updated about Jim’s condition by Glen and Sara Beadon and of course was shocked by news of Jimbo’s passing earlier this week.
Kareen I remember meeting you of course through Winston and Goretti and meeting Jim after his solo voyage across the seas to ‘woo’ his love – many, many years ago. Always loved both his and your sense of humour and your ‘love of life’ – meeting up at j’ouvert – you always with your bare feet. I will remember him in his colourful shirts – no matter where or when and his witty responses to any conversation. Life will not be the same for you all and for your family and friends who were so close to Jim but you will undoubtedly have some lovely memories to take you through the rough days.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Celia
I can’t stop looking at this amazing collection of memories. A man that dynamic will live forever in your hearts. Much love to your family.
My heart is heavy as I learn of Uncle Jim’s passing. This blog has reintroduced a man to me who I knew as a 10 year old girl, my friend’s father and my parent’s fun loving friend. I’m sad I know him more in death (thanks to Tracy’s work) than in life yet very thankful to have known him at all.
This celebration of life has transported me to my childhood and the priceless memories I have with the Craig family. Some memories come forth regularly while others have been like buried gems, precious treasures I haven’t visited in some time. Recalling those memories now feel different, more dear to me. How I miss those innocent happy times.
My thoughts and prayers are with Kareen, Trudy and Tracy, all the extended family and friends.