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James Hardy Craft
1941 - 2023
Visitation will be held at the St-James Anglican Church Hall (40 Dupont, Bedford, QC) on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. A celebration of his life for family and close friends will be held at St-James Anglican Church on Friday, October 13th, 2023 at 11am.
La famille recevra les condoléances au centre communautaire de l’église anglicane St-James (40, rue Dupont, Bedford, QC) le jeudi, 12 octobre entre 14 h et 16 h ainsi qu’entre 19 h et 21 h. Une célébration en sa mémoire pour la famille et les amis proches aura lieu le vendredi 13 octobre, 2023 à 11 h à l’église anglicane St-James.
Arrangements entrusted to: Brome-Missisquoi Funeral Complex 215 rue de la Rivière Bedford, Qc J0J1A0 450-248-2911 complexebm.com
James Hardy Craft
April 22, 1941 - October 5, 2023
Beloved husband, partner and best friend to Karen. Proud father to Chris (Kathy), Kim (Nicholas) and Kevin (Guylaine). Loving grandfather to Andreas and Alec and Kayla. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Hardy will be remembered as an active member of the community, as a business owner and a philanthropist. He donated his time and fund-raising expertise to many worthy causes and organizations in the area. His kindness and generosity touched the lives of many people. He was a fine, compassionate and generous man. The family would like to thank Dr. Jean-Philippe Peck and oncology nurse Lynn Larivée for their help and support during the last few months. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his honor to either of his two (2) favourite charities:
The Walbridge Conservation Area Foundation
James Hardy Craft
22 avril 1941 - 5 octobre 2023
Époux bien-aimé, partenaire de vie et meilleur ami de Karen. Fière père de Chris (Kathy), Kim (Nicholas) et Kevin (Guylaine). Grand-papa affectueux Andreas et Alec et Kayla. Il est décédé en paix entouré de sa famille à la maison. Hardy demeurera dans nos souvenirs pour son implication dans la communauté, propriétaire d'une entreprise familiale et philanthrope. Il a contribué temps et expertise à plusieurs causes et fondations de la région. Sa gentillesse et générosité étaient remarquées et appréciées. Il était un homme de coeur avec beaucoup de sagesse qui a marqué la vie de plusieurs personnes. La famille aimerait remercier Dr. Jean-Philippe Peck et Mme Lynn Larivée, infirmière en oncologie pour leur aide et appui dans les derniers mois. Au lieu de fleurs, un don peut être fait en son honneur à une des deux fondations qui lui étaient chères:
Fondation de territoire de conservation Walbridge
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Jim White
2023-11-05
Karen & Family, So very sorry to learn of Hardy’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Lise et René Choinière
2023-10-19
Nous sommes avec vous en pensées en cette épreuve ! Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille !
Dario Marziali
2023-10-16
Mes plus sincères condoléances à Karen et la famille.
Milda Weiss
2023-10-14
A great man of conviction, honesty and humor. He shall be missed. My sympathies to the family.
The Blue house Lady
2023-10-13
I have been blessed to have you as my Neighbour.. you on many occasions have taken time to support me in my marriage and lovingly guided me with your business council school of life. I was always touched on how well you spoke of Karen your beloved best friend . Thank you Hardy for keeping your eye and heart on me when I was looking for answers and took time to help me when my head was low. You will be missed and I am grateful that our paths crossed just across the street .
Claude Vadeboncoeur CD
2023-10-12
It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of our friend Hardy. A pillar of the community, he devoted a lot of time, energy and efforts for the Brome-Missisquoi Quebec Liberal Party Association. On his behalf and as suggested, we have made a donation to the BMP Fundation. Our most sincere condoleances to the family.
Colin & Vicki Stuart
2023-10-12
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Manon Plouffe
2023-10-12
My sincere condolences to the family. Not only have his family and friends lost someone very dear to them, but the community has also lost a great pillar.
Andrea Phillips & John Rodenburg and family
2023-10-12
Our sincerest condolences to your family on such a tremendous loss. We have such fond memories of Hardy. He was a vital part of Mystic and to the Walbridge conservation. Our entire family will miss him very much.
Jacqueline Côté et Paul Thivierge
2023-10-12
Nous offrons à toute la famille et plus spécialement à Kevin et Guylaine, nos plus sincères condoléances. Vous êtes dans nos pensées et nos prières
Famille Morier
2023-10-12
Nos plus sincères condoléances à Karen à et toute la famille en ces moments difficiles.
Dario Marziali
2023-10-12
Mes plus sincères condoléances à Karen et la famille.
Marjorie Goodfellow
2023-10-11
My sympathy to the family. I first met Hardy when we were both involved with Townshippers' Association. I also became a client of the insurance service that he brokered. He was always helpful.
Pierre-Paul Ravenelle
2023-10-11
Mes sincères condoléances à la Famille.
Laflamme & Associés Cowansville
2023-10-10
Our deepest sympathies to the family
Joanne Therrien
2023-10-10
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Johanne Laduke & Chuck Bergeron
2023-10-10
I have never met a better man. He will be missed.
Laflamme & Associés Cowansville
2023-10-10
Our deepest sympathies to the family
Andy & Kim McEwen
2023-10-10
Our thoughts go out to Karen and the family. Nothing but great memories of Hardy while growing up
Guy Paradis
2023-10-10
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
Yvan Malouin
2023-10-10
C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que j'ai appris le décès de Hardy. J'ai eu la chance de côtoyer un homme au grand cœur. Mes condoléances à Karen et aux enfants
Cindy and Mario Bourgea
2023-10-10
Our sincere condolences to Karen and all the family.
Elizabeth & Ian Howard
2023-10-10
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Steve et Gisele leblanc
2023-10-09
Our sympathies to the family
Leila & Ian Henriques. Cote Saint Luc, Qc.
2023-10-09
Our deepest sympathies to Karen and the Craft family on the passing of a noble, honourable and well respected gentleman from Mystic. Mr Craft was so welcoming, hospitable and took valued time off his busy schedule to give us a tour of Bedford, Mystic and the local area prior to meeting his wife Kathy (who was busy preparing food for the church activities). His dedication to his family and the community is well recognized. His wonderful personality, calmness and flair for business is a legacy that lives in perpetuity. May you all be given the courage to brave through this huge loss.
Alain (Ben) Lacoste
2023-10-09
Mes sinceres sympathies a la famille et ami (es)
Pauline McWilliams
2023-10-08
So sad to hear of Hardy’s passing. It was a pleasure to have Hardy asa collègue trustee at Massey Vanier. My sincere condoléances to his family.
Martine Deschamps
2023-10-08
Quelle triste nouvelle. Ce fut un honneur de côtoyer un si grand homme d'une telle gentillesse et d'un professionnalisme inégalé. Il aimait tant sa famille et ses employés. Un bel exemple à suivre à plusieurs égards dont son souci d'entraide pour sa communauté. Mes sympathies à toute la famille.
Andrew & Lisa Kemp
2023-10-08
Karen, Chris, Kim, Kevin, saddened to hear of Hardy's passing. Many fond memories of time spent in mystic. You all will be in our thoughts.
Lise et Yvon Ravenelle
2023-10-08
Nos sincères condoléances à la famille. Nous avons côtoyé Hardy à maintes reprises et c'était toujours agréable.
Russ Blinco Jr. & Claire Capistran
2023-10-08
Our sincerest condolences to Karen and family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during these difficult times. Hardy; may you rest in peace my friend.
REAL & Elizabeth Boulet
2023-10-07
Deepest condolences to the familly.
Simonne Bélisle et Roger Galipeau
2023-10-07
Nos plus sincère sympathie a la famille
Sharonlee Perry
2023-10-07
Sincere condolences to all the family.
Léon et Evelyne Demers
2023-10-07
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
Rolande & Steve Laduke
2023-10-07
Our deepest sympathies to Karen and the Craft family.
Duchêne Sylvain
2023-10-07
Je vous prie de recevoir Madame Craft, Kévin, mon ami, Kim et Chris ainsi que vos conjoints et enfants, mes plus sincères condoléances. Que de bons souvenirs auprès de M Craft et de votre famille.
Duchêne Sylvain
2023-10-07
Je vous prie de recevoir Madame Craft, Kévin, mon ami, Kim et Chris ainsi que vos conjoints et enfants, mes plus sincères condoléances. Que de bons souvenirs auprès de M Craft et de votre famille.
Daniel &Lucille Duchesneau
2023-10-07
Nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille Craft, Hardy was a great person .
Denyse et Gilles Patenaude
2023-10-07
Nos plus sincères condoléances à Chris et Katy et famille
Peter Köhl
2023-10-06
To he family of Hardy Craft It is with Sadness I heard that Hardy has been called to the gates of the almighty.. He was on that road of life, and the road came to an abrupt end. To Karen and Family i offer these words which i am sure Hardy would have whispered to you. What is Next ? " I am waiting for what comes next " is what you told me almost every day. There will be no more waiting As you now have arrived . What is next ? " Us Missing You " What is next? as we strive to live with memories Next come those many dreams and recollections of when we were young and you were there To guide and teach us the things we should have learned, to face in the days to come Next come the many problems we face and you're not there to give us counsel We come to realize we're on our own Yet you are there, looking over us all the same If we falter in decisions true, and look up to the sky We'll feel your presence near to us and we'll no longer ask the " Why " Your presence will then guide our choice we make and we will feel that you are there to take, Take the uncertainty away from us as we ask " What is Next "? Next comes our own life as we forge, forge ahead in months and years Perhaps our memories may also fade and recollections may only be glimpses Glimpses of the days of youth when You were there To answer our many queries of that little phrase " What is Next ? " What comes next? The answer to that will become so clear as we approach That day when we are old and feeble or pain or sickness renders body and mind To realize that our remaining days are not so kind or we are almost going blind. The answer to that, is almost at our lips as we take those steps and pray that the Lord Accepts us in his Realm to be reunited with You That is ' What is Next! ' Peter Köhl 2012-04-25/28 06:44 am ©Copyright 2018 Peter Köhl
Katherine Boucher and Elisabeth Schmidt
2023-10-06
Our deepest sympathy to the Family.
Evelyn Caldwell
2023-10-06
My deepest sympathy to Karen and all the family. Hardy will be greatly missed..
Murray McEwen
2023-10-06
Sincere condolences to the Kraft family Hardy was a good family friend and a wonderful community citizen
Ed Terrill
2023-10-06
My condolences to Karen and family. He will be missed by many for his devotion to the the town and his friendly personality.
Joanne and Guy Desautels
2023-10-06
We would like to express our sincere sympathies to all family members.
Yves Gnocchini Et famille
2023-10-06
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille , nos pensées les plus chères sont avec vous
Merrill Boucher
2023-10-06
To all his family my sympaty and prayers are with you... Hardy was a good friend for all my years in Bedford and at the BMP Foundation for 24 years....
Geraldine Jourdenais
2023-10-06
My deepest sympathy to all family members
Brian & Carolyn(Best)Bowen
2023-10-06
Our sincere sympathy to family and friends.,
Nathalie Barry
2023-10-06
Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille Craft
Pam Davidson McLernon
2023-10-06
Rest in peace Hardy. God bless you and keep you. ❤️❤️ Prayers for Karen and all your family. Hardy was a great friend and mentor to all.
Michael Laduke
2023-10-06
Sincere condolences to the family. He was a great person
Lise Lariviere
2023-10-06
Toutes mes sympathies à la famille
Eddy and Gloria Rolland
2023-10-06
Our sypathies to Karen and family
Stephanie Baker
2023-10-06
My sincere and deepest sympathy to Karen and family
Darlene Campbell
2023-10-06
I was very saddened to hear of Hardy's passing.Sincere condolences to Karen and family.
Jeannie Walbridge Blevins and William Blevins
2023-10-06
Our heartfelt condolences to Karen and family. We are ever-grateful for Hardy's many years of dedicated work and leadership of the Walbridge Conservation Area Foundation. His connections and friendship with the Walbridge family is appreciated.
Dre Elizabeth Racine
2023-10-06
Siègé a la Fondation BMP m'a permis de côtoyer un Homme d'une grande Sagesse … Merci Hardy pour ta confiance Ta vision bienveillante Tes silences judicieux Ton sourire chaleureux Repose en Paix Sincères sympathie a tous les les tiens
Jeanne Brault
2023-10-06
Nos sincères condoléances à votre famille
Louis & Anne Marie Boulay
2023-10-06
So sorry for your loss Our sincere condolences to the family
Murray McEwen
2023-10-06
Sincerre
Murray McEwen
2023-10-06
Sincerre
Patricia Harbec
2023-10-06
Mes plus sincères condoléances à toi Kevin ainsi qu’à ta famille
Murray McEwen
2023-10-06
Si
France ‘Fanou’ Saint-Louis
2023-10-06
Très chers Karen, Chris, Kathy, Kim, Nicholas, Kevin Guylaine, Andreas, Alec et Kayla, C’est avec grand chagrin que j’apprends le décès de votre bien-aimé époux, papa, beau-père et grand-papa. En pensant à ceux qui sont liés par le sang et par le coeur, je connais le grand vide que cela laisse par leur départ. La douleur que nous ressentons dans de telles circonstances est tellement vive et douloureuse ! Maintenant, je sais que vous garderez vivant l’héritage de cet homme avec de nombreux souvenirs de ses belles valeurs, qualités et des plus belles anecdotes du passage qu’il aura eu dans vos vies. Je prie Dieu qu’Il vous console comme Lui seul peut le faire !
The Campbell Brothers
2023-10-06
Our deeepest condolences Kevin to you and your family.
Linda Légaré
2023-10-06
Mes plus sincères condoléances Kevin ainsi qu'à toute la famille.
Martin Sévigny
2023-10-06
Toutes mes plus sincères condoléances Kevin, ainsi qu'à toute ta famille. Mes pensées sont avec vous.
Fernand Messier
2023-10-06
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille ! J’ai toujours aimé discuter avec Hardy. RIP
J0-An & Arvid Rafaelsen
2023-10-06
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Balvinder Singh
2023-10-06
May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Shelley Williams
2023-10-06
So sorry for your loss, such a sweet man. Sending my love and thoughts to the family and friends.
Famille Michel Fontaine et Mariette Labonté
2023-10-05
Our sinceres sympathies to all of you RIP
Laurie Robinson & Todd Ingalls
2023-10-05
We are so sorry to hear this news. Hardy was a lovely man, whom for which was very respected in the insurance industry as well. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Todd, Laurie , Baylee & Madison
Barbara Martel
2023-10-05
Our sincere condoleances to the family Marcel et Barbara
Joel & Liz Gendreau
2023-10-05
Our deepest condolences to Kevin and family
Gayl
2023-10-05
So sorry to hear about Hardy. My deepest condolences to all xo
Gaston Huard
2023-10-05
A Karen et les enfants mes plus sincères condoléances pour la perte de grand bonhomme. Que de beaux et bons souvenirs pendant la période de chef de police et membre optimiste. Mes pensées vous accompagnent.
Gisele Messier
2023-10-05
My sincere condolences Kevin and family.
C. Johnston
2023-10-05
Mr. Craft was always such a good family friend. His passing is a great loss to the community and to all those whose lives were brightened by having known him. Deepest condolences to his family and closest loved ones. May his spirit live on forever in all the good he spread.
Norman Ball
2023-10-05
I always enjoyed visiting with Hardy, he was an inspiration to me. My sincere condolences to the family. RIP Hardy
Cynthia Zullo
2023-10-05
My sincere condolences to the Craft family. Hardy will be greatly remembered.
Douglas Johnston
2023-10-05
Our condolences the Family. Hardy was a model to be emulated. Family man first, a remarkable business man.and philanthropist. Always attentive and willing to help. We have lost a leader, mentor and dear friend. Our community has lost one of its pillars. RIP m’y friend. We are all better for having known you.
Neil Rhicard
2023-10-05
My deepest condolences to the family.
Brian and Barbara Gage
2023-10-05
So sorry to hear of Hardy’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to Karen and all the family.