Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Hmm.. this is some tough stuff. I'm Luke Stevenson and I'd like to start by sending my deepest and sincerest commiserations to the entire Craig family and to all of those who knew this legendary man. Whenever I reflect upon the past and growing up on Rockcliffe farm I find it incredible how there are seemingly countless memories of Bob. A man whom my father, Jim, looked up to with profound admiration and respect. Jim's always been an excellent judge of character so going off his word alone has always been enough for me to think very highly of Bobby. If you've already read the comment my elder brother, Andrew, wrote then you're likely aware of Bob's nickname Plum-Bob/Plum. I thought the world of the bond held between the two -Bobs, Jim-Bob and Plum-Bob. Hearing the name brings forth a vast trove of memories that seem go as far back as I can remember. In the Kinburn/West Carleton community, Plum was highly regarded as the GOAT [Greatest of All Time] among all Combine Harvester operators. **Sorry, Clint! ;)** I still remember the first time he let me steer the Combine as he was harvesting one of our fields. At the forefront of the funniest moments would have to be attending church at the corner of Kinburn Side Road and Diamondview Road on a Sunday morning and all of a sudden hearing snoring out of nowhere followed by Plum receiving an elbow nudge from his wife, Donna, as she whispered "Ohhh, Bob, would you wake up!!" Donna's a sweetheart. Plum-Bob also owned the slickest sports cars which only made him that much cooler of a guy in the eyes of a young child. But what truly made him such a memorable character in our lives was his kindness and compassion. The guy had a heart of pure gold which Bob himself made clear not only through his actions and words but primarily with his smile. It is very difficult to remember a smileless Bob. May his genuinely awesome soul rest in peace as he watches over all of his loved ones.
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