Craig Vincent CLOST

Knew Craig since grade two @ Woodroffe Public School. Growing up, he was our Fonz, ie: the coolest dude in town. Years later, it was not below him to say Hi and reminisce; which I always thought showed him as such a genuine guy. So, very sad news. Ottawa will not be the same.

My deepest sympathy to all family members of our dearly departed Craig. He was a champion of a man and certainly one of a kind. I have wonderful memories of Craig in the Bahamas having spent six weeks there with him and other mutual friends on Harbour Island. So adventurous was he. He will be deeply missed.

My condolences to the Clost family. I have very many great memories of the times I spent with Craig.

RIP my friend

My heartfelt condolences to the whole Clost family! I met Craig on the Rideau River many summers ago and have many memories of the fun times spent in his company. The last ones are of sleighrides at Captiva when he was in his element making sure everyone had a great time.
RIP my buddy and I know you'll be moving and shaking things up there!
Love from

My condolences to the family of Craig. Long time friends and neighbours.

My circle of friends just got a lot smaller with Craig's passing. My dad was his football coach, I guess Craig met me first, I was a year old in 1959.He certainly inspired and educated me in so many ways. He had a Sportster in 1970, so I built a bicycle with a war time Harley front end, great for curbs, tired out after a block. My teens it was a lesson in boxing in the Banana Boat, he said oops, missed, no worries don't get stitches, make you look tough! Driving home 4 A.M. in 1988, my son just born heading home from a long labor. Craig's at Woodroffe/Carling we go to my place for a celebratory beer and cigar, he taught me how to stick peanut butter/onion sandwiches to the ceiling. My 1995 street party on Ancaster he shows up with 2 horses for the kid's. He taught my youngest daughter horses, not just riding them. All times of the day and night I would hear the Harley rev in my laneway, "come on for a tour!", I'll miss that and him always and forever, we will meet again old friend!....Mikey

My condolences to Craig's family. He was a wonderful man.

Sincerest condolences to the family. Craig was the epitome of "A Life Fully Lived. He had a talent for scooping you up and bring you along for the ride, that none of us escaped,larger than life, no one will forget him.

My condolences to all of Craig's family. How I met Craig is fun. In the early 80's I was at Banana Boat talking with Kenny Birchall and this guy comes breezing by, says hello to Ken and then asks me if I know Ken. I say Ken is my cousin, guy jokingly says that he feels sorry for me. Kenny says to the guy that he feels sorry for me too because I'm related to the guy. This comment stops the guy in his tracks and he says what do you mean? Kenny explains that my Grandmother is his Aunt Hazel (Clost/nee Keeleyside). Craig sat down and we talked about our family's history for another 2 hours. Craig was proud of and loved his family. I always enjoyed our encounters after that evening. It is just a bit surreal for me that my older cousins Craig and Kenny stop circling the sun in the same week.

Sincerely,

My deepest sympathy in the passing of Craig. We all enjoyed his humour and his enthusiastic play with the Silver Foxes Hockey group. We will surely miss him.

R.I.P. my friend,many fond memories of those Woody H.S.and Carlingwood days.
Condolences to the family.
Ellard McKnight

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. The Petalik family.

So sorry to hear the news of Craig's passing. I have fond memories of Craig taking Dean and I on camping trips as kids, and many other adventures besides. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this season of loss.

Will be missed by everyone he touched God bless

Our condolences.....he left you all much too soon.
Peter and Sandi

Condolences to family and friends of dear Craig, so sorry to read of his passing, may God comfort the family during this most difficult time.

Craig was one wonderful individual. I first saw Craig in 1960 on Duberry street on the way to D Roy Kennedy public school. Glad we reconnected 2 years ago and extremely sad to see him go. Will miss him.

Sorry to the Clost family for your loss, my brother Michael Sarazin who recently passed was a good friend, pre He and She days. Craig's personality was unique and infectious. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Donna Sarazin

My sincere condolences to Craig's family. A life to celebrate too soon. A childhood friend of mine and my 3 Brothers, Wayne, Garry & Glen. Craig was like my 4th Brother. We had many fond memorable swimming days in the Ottawa River. One in particular was the day that Craig saved my youngest Brother Glen's life, when he noticed him face down in shallow water and quickly pulled him out. We will never forget him R I P and be united with your loved ones in heaven and my Brother Wayne Linda Humphreys

Peter Casey, He will be missed.

Condolences to the Clost family. Growing up on Woodroffe Ave, I have great memories of Craig and his parents Vinnie & Helen. As a young lad Craig took me for rides on his Harley & Corvette. I always knew when Craig was coming up Woodroffe Hill by the sound of his Harley. We enjoyed many chats at Carlingwood Mall.
Rest in peace Craig, a life well lived.
Tim Benger, Woodroffe North

My deepest condolences to all members of the Clost family on the loss of Craig. I have known Craig since our childhood days and he was undoubtedly a larger-than-life figure in the Woodroffe/Carlingwood scene "back in the Day". While until lately I had not seen Craig for a number of years, was glad to reconnect with him at the recent Carlingwood Boy's and Girl's reunions in 2014 and 2016. RIP

So sorry to hear of this loss. Our sympathies go out to his friends and family. A great man will be greatly missed..

So many great memories, sorry I can't be there to share in the celebration of your last ride into the sunset.
California Dreaming!

Craig had many friends and will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family and all who loved him.

Rest in peace cousin,
You always had great stories to tell from the past when We had a family get together which always had everyone laughing .
Something that I will always cherish.

R

So sorry to hear about Craig's passing, He was a great friend of our family. I remember working at his dad's(Vinnie)bicycle shop so many years ago.

I remember Craig's wonderful personality and have many fond memories of hanging out during his He and She days. A long time ago, but I will never forget what a great guy he was.. He made people smile and laugh and was always fun to be around. My sincere condolences to Craig's family.

Lots of great memories growing up with you in Woodroffe, especially on the outdoor rink and reconnecting through hockey at Quebec city. A full life , well lived.

Dear Gail and Eric, please accept our heart felt condolences on the loss of your brother. I know you had a very close relationship. It is very tough to lose a sibling.
Tracy Shields and Doug Staver

A friendship like yours wont fade, and a smile will come easily on thinking of you, as you nurtured and valued your comraderies. You truly enjoyed life riding your iron horses and live ones. Sail on sailor.

Flap your wings Craig - You deserve them!!

Joey O'Regan

Rest in peace Craig. My condolences to your family.

Sorry for your lose Craig loved animals and ,especially horses he was the horse whisper in my mind.
Marion

Godspeed Craig. My deepest condolences to Craigs family and loved ones. He had a smile and laugh as big as he was. I have great memories of Captiva to hold onto. RiP sir.

So sorry for your loss he was a great guy

Thank you Craig for the many many phone calls when we where going through the Prostate Cancer together...and all are good times.....You will be missed