Alan Phoenix “Al” Craig

CRAIG, Alan Phoenix

At University Hospital, London surrounded by his family, on Saturday, January 24, 2009, Alan Phoenix Craig of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Alice (Whitney) Craig for 61 years. Loving father of John Craig and his wife Patti of Sault Ste. Marie and Brenda Ritchie and her husband Gord of London. Proud grandfather of Lorie (Marc), Karen (Dana), Amanda, Krista, Gordon, Sam, Danielle and Gail and great-grandfather of Sienna, Craig, Cole, Seth, Stevin, Victoria and Caelynn. Dear brother of Don (Jean). Also missed by Bill Craig, Barry Blunt and their families and all the extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sons Wayne and Ronald. Al was an honoured WWII veteran, serving with the RCR from July 1943 until October 1945, when he was injured in Holland. He received the Order of St. John and the St. John Long Service Award and numerous medals for his military service. He was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, St. John Ambulance and Commissionaires. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. A Legion Service under the auspices of Duchess of Kent Legion Branch No. 263 will be held prior the funeral service on Thursday. Cremation with interment in Greenbank Cemetey, Greenbank, Ontario in Spring of 2009. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The RCR Museum Fund Campaign, Wolseley Barracks, 701 Oxford Street East, London ON N5Y 4T7 or to St. John Ambulance – London Branch, 741 King Street, London ON N5W 2X2. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com