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Richard Calcraft Obituary

Calcraft, Richard "Luke" Richard "Luke" Calcraft, 46, of Riegelsville, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem after a short and serious illness. Luke Calcraft, the son of Rachel Anne Calcraft and the late Dr. Brian John Calcraft, was born in Jamaica and raised in Wales, in the UK. He was the loving husband of Natasha (Pedersen) Calcraft and father of Tom, Sam, Joel, Sarah, Rhonin and Arija. Luke was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Milford Branch. Mr. Calcraft graduated in 1990 from Royal London University with a Bachelor of Science Honors degree. He was a highly successful 24-year veteran of the Olympus Corporation, most recently serving as the President of the Medical Systems Group of Olympus Corporation of the Americas, headquartered in Center Valley. Mr. Calcraft also worked in Olympus' UK and European divisions, first in sales roles and then in management positions of increasing responsibility. He was passionate about supporting social and community initiatives that benefited people in need. In this regard, he gave of his own time as a volunteer and served on several non-profit organization boards. Mr. Calcraft also championed volunteer efforts that empowered the employees of Olympus to support causes of their own choosing. Mr. Calcraft enjoyed the outdoors and had many hobbies, but most of all, he cherished spending quality time with his family. He will always be remembered as a loving father and husband who lived life to the fullest and imparted that same enthusiasm to everyone he met. Survivors: Mr. Calcraft is survived by his wife Natasha, his mother Rachel, his sister Helen (Calcraft) Wiltshire, his former wife Suzanne (Bloomfield) Calcraft and his children Thomas, Samuel, Joel, Sarah, Rhonin and Arija. Services: Funeral services will take place on Thursday, August 7th at 10am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 190 Kohler Road, Kutztown, PA, 19530. Friends may call at 9am on August 7th at the church. Parking spaces are limited. Contributions: Should you wish to make a memorial contribution, donations may be forwarded to the Wells Fargo Bank, 3060 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 839, Center Valley, PA, 18034; checks should be made payable to the "Richard Luke Calcraft Children Donation Fund".

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Published by The Royal Gazette on Aug. 6, 2014.

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lainie belcastro

July 31, 2019

I cannot believe that five years have passed since we heard the devastating and so very sad news that Luke was chosen by God to leave us! I will always remember him as a beautiful soul, who always took the time to share beautiful words with those who crossed his path. Such a special human, whose heart was lit by his wife Natasha and his children. I feel blessed to have been invited to sing at his memorial and will always remember him. Luke, you raised us up....all of us! Lainie Belcastro

Declan Barry

October 30, 2014

I have just heard with sadness the sudden passing of Luke. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends who have lost such a true gentleman. Rest in peace.

Paul Hughes

August 19, 2014

So sorry to hear such sad news. I had the pleasure to know and work with Richard at the Newport Centre many years ago. I have memories of a great guy and a true gentleman.RIP

Alison Westney

August 10, 2014

I still can't believe you're gone Luke but remember all the years of working together at KeyMed (over 20 years!!) through good times and bad but always with a smile as I remember the good laughs we had and your many funny stories of life.

My sincere condolences to your family and many friends around the world you will be truly missed!

Jacob & Kay Stofko

August 8, 2014

You will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to family and friends.

August 8, 2014

May the Lord Almighty who knew Richard before He formed him rest his soul in eternal peace. we at MBW Consulting Ltd Uganda treasure memories of his contribution to the KeyMed Group's road safety project in our country.
Eng Patrick Batumbya

Portia DeFreest

August 7, 2014

Truly a premium Father, Husband, and Leader. I feel privileged to have known you. You will live on in the memory of those who cherished you forever.

August 7, 2014

To have had the pleasure of working under a leader who was not only charismatic and charming but also demanded no less of himself (if not more) than he would expect of others. His humility was equaled only by such greatness and grace. My deepest sympathies to his loved ones. I hope that knowing his legacy lives also in the fondest memories and continuing dreams of an enormous population of people he so positively and deeply impacted provides some comfort and peace.

susan jones

August 7, 2014

I went to Duffryn high school with Richard and even back then he was a handsome kind caring and wonderful guy.He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him and will never be forgotten as he will live in our hearts for ever more. R.I.P x

Paul Goodman

August 7, 2014

So sorry to hear such sad news - we knew Luke in KeyMed days during the 80's and 90's. He was always a real pleasure to work with. Our thoughts are with Luke's family.
Paul & Wendy Goodman

Karon TenEyck

August 7, 2014

To Natasha and family,
My deepest condolences. May God comfort you in the days ahead.

C Pollard

August 6, 2014

One of the good guys… a true professional, a wonderful mentor and an absolute gentleman. Will be missed by many – most sincere condolences to Luke's family. Love and Thoughts. Chris Pollard, Melbourne, Australia.

August 6, 2014

As a leader, Luke was open, honest, and inspirational--but what many loved most about him was that he was a kind and caring man who loved to talk about his family and was always concerned for the well-being of others. He will be deeply missed. Natasha and family, most of us cannot imagine the loss you are feeling right now, but know you are not alone and so many are thinking of you and praying for you. May you be comforted by the love and prayers of all who know what a truly exceptional man we have lost.

Barb and Matt Renner

August 6, 2014

Natasha and family, we are so shocked and deeply saddened by Luke's passing. I worked right by him for a short time and he was always so friendly and smiling. May he rest in peace and smile down upon you and his entire family. With our deepest sympathies.

Theresa Richards

August 6, 2014

I first me Luke in 1992 when he started as a salesman at KeyMed and I was his kit coordinator. He was charming, cheeky and could sell ice to Eskimos with his amazing rich chocolate voice. Armed with those and great professionalism, it was obvious he would go far.

As he progressed up the ladder, he still had time for a chat and was as funny as ever, even doing a fantastic Al Capone impression at the Dorchester one year.

I am deeply sad that we have lost such a lovely man and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time and hope that you can take comfort from knowing so many people cared about him.

Luke, may you rest in peace,

Theresa x x

August 6, 2014

So sorry to hear about Luke. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and my heart goes out to his family and friends, especially his children. RIP Luke xx

Lainie Belcastro

August 6, 2014

Dear Natasha and family....I am so sorry to hear that your darling Luke has passed so suddenly. He was a gift of light not only to you, but to Olympus as well. They say a man's eyes reflect his soul, and for the short time you were married, his eyes could not express the happiness he shared in being with you. And you, my dear Natasha, brought him closer to God and all the blessings of faith and family. I know you know he will always be with you, and know you are also wrapped in my prayers. It's important to remember we are still here and still need to work God's miracles! Love, peace and strength to all. I will miss him!

August 6, 2014

Fond memories of Lukes childhoood in Wales uk. such a lovley family.So sad to hear of Lukes passing.Lorna and John Haskins Wales uk

Joanne Richardson (Bunker)

August 6, 2014

Dearest Luke, it was with great sadness that I heard if your passing. I only knew you for a few years whilst working for Olympus Keymed UK, but I found you like many others to be an amazing, wonderful, kind and caring man who always had time for you. My thoughts.and love go to your loving family and friends.at this difficult time.
You will be greatly missed by all who knew you, as I know whoever you met you gained a small place in their heart with your kindness. Sleep well Luke, rest in peace. Heaven.had gained an amazing angel, you will forever be alive in the hearts of those who knew you.

August 6, 2014

Rest is peace. Always a very cordial man in his personal and professional life.

Chris McQuade

Andy Miller

August 6, 2014

Rest in Peace, Luke. You were a true gentlemen and a joy to work with. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

David Kettle

August 6, 2014

I was deeply shocked and saddened at Luke's passing. He was a lovely, personable guy. I worked alongside him at Olympus for many years and I remember when he and I were considered for the MDship of Olympus Ireland. My thoughts go out to his family. So sad. David Kettle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, England.

August 6, 2014

our thoughts and prayers to you and your family....Nelson and Barbara Sherwood

August 6, 2014

Sincerest condolences and prayers to the family. Luke was a polite and personable gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be terribly missed, but will always remain in our hearts. Sincerely, Cecilia Parish & Family

Joanie Smith

August 6, 2014

Brokenhearted for this sweet and beautiful family. Thankful to know that families are forever and our lives don't end with this life here on earth. My love to Natasha and all the family. Joanie Smith

Keith Feinour

August 6, 2014

Luke was a wonderful man. We are deeply saddened by the news, and will keep Natasha and family in our prayers.

Laura Drabik-Clark

August 6, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. He was a great leader, and much too young to be taken home, Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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Memorial Events
for Richard Calcraft

Aug

7

Calling hours

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

190 Kohler Road, Kutztown, PA

Aug

7

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

190 Kohler Road, Kutztown, PA