DAVID MCLEOD CRAIG

DAVID MCLEOD CRAIG

CRAIG, DAVID MCLEOD In his 77th year, David Craig passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Port Hope on October 9, 2018. Raised in Woodstock, NB, the opening of CJCJ in his final year of high school allowed him to explore what would become life time passions, those of broadcasting and music. He started as a farm editor, rock and roll DJ, newsman, and yes, swept the floors as well. Graduating from Ryerson’s Radio and Television Arts program, David worked in radio in Smiths Falls, Fredericton, St. John and Sydney and played trumpet and percussion in various militia bands. Radio broadcasting experiences in Sault Ste. Marie, Hamilton and London led him to CFRB in Toronto, where he was heard doing morning news for years. David was bandmaster of the 4th Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment and taught instructional band courses at Fanshawe College, and Centennial College in Toronto. He directed the Oakville Concert Band, and founded the Markham Concert Band. David went on to CJEZ, was the first news director at 680 News, and finished his career at Classical 96 CHUC and Star FM in Cobourg, and doing weekend work at CBC Radio. David had been a member of the Canadian Band Directors Association for years, and received the Life Time Achievement Award from the Radio and Television News Directors Association. (https://vimeo.com/12236817).

David was a great storyteller, loved telling jokes, was proud of and shared his love of music from his extensive record collection of military and marching band music, was always up for a political or religious discussion, and loved family dearly. Lovingly remembered by partner Merrilyn Caldwell and her son Seth, Barb (daughters Jodie and Caleigh), Rayma (sons Randy and Chris), Linda Bartolone-Mio Bertolo and family members out east, in the Toronto area, and out west.

Cremation and private family service. Messages/ condolences at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/ (See Guest Book; Please leave email address regarding a celebration of life).