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Craig CLOST Obituary
December 27, 1947 – April 18, 2017
With a lifetime of memories to comfort us and with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our deeply loved father and brother on April 18, 2017 at age 69. Former owner of He and She Hair Design, Somerset Street and Captiva Farms, Edelweiss, Quebec. Predeceased by his parents Vincent and Helen (nee Dunning) Clost. Loving father of Dean, Craig Ellard and Shannan. Craig will be greatly missed by his sisters Gale (Eric Costen) and Jane (Doug Matatall). Proud uncle of Lorinda Karas, Arthur Cockfield (Mariah Rowe), Brent (Pam) and Craig (Ashley) Matatall and Julie (Kevin) Welker. Our heartfelt thanks to his many special friends for their unwavering presence, care and support throughout Craig's illness. Our family was amazed by their caring and love for Craig. Craig lived an exceptional life, to the fullest and we enjoyed his friends sharing their many stories about Craig. Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 29 at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre (2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa) from 2 p.m. until the time of the celebration of Craig's life to be held in the Pinecrest Chapel at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) or Prostate Cancer Canada Network (PCCN) Ottawa would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.colefuneralservices.com
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Stephen Mckibbon
May 4, 2017
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.
Anita-Louise Bearzatto
May 2, 2017
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.
April 29, 2017
Jack Burden
April 29, 2017
My condolences to the Clost family. I have very many great memories of the times I spent with Craig.
RIP my friend
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Mary Jane Kelly
April 29, 2017
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
April 29, 2017
Diane Moffatt (Perry)
April 28, 2017
My condolences to the family of Craig. Long time friends and neighbours.
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Mike Ackland
April 26, 2017
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
Dee Dee McLaren-Lineham
April 26, 2017
My condolences to Craig's family. He was a wonderful man.
April 26, 2017
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.
Tim O'Brien
April 25, 2017
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,
Jack Thomas
April 25, 2017
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.
April 25, 2017
R.I.P. my friend,many fond memories of those Woody H.S.and Carlingwood days.
Condolences to the family.
Ellard McKnight
Tanya Petalik
April 24, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. The Petalik family.
Paul Arsenault
April 24, 2017
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.
Ron keough
April 24, 2017
Will be missed by everyone he touched God bless
April 23, 2017
Our condolences.....he left you all much too soon.
Peter and Sandi
April 23, 2017
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.
joe yagminas
April 23, 2017
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.
April 23, 2017
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
A great hug
April 23, 2017
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
April 23, 2017
Peter Casey, He will be missed.
Tim Benger
April 23, 2017
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
Rick Schroeter
April 23, 2017
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
Kristy and ben
April 23, 2017
So sorry to hear of this loss. Our sympathies go out to his friends and family. A great man will be greatly missed..
Dana Lyon
April 23, 2017
So many great memories, sorry I can't be there to share in the celebration of your last ride into the sunset.
California Dreaming!
Sara Sparks
April 23, 2017
Craig had many friends and will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family and all who loved him.
Rick Clost
April 23, 2017
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
Garry Humphreys
April 23, 2017
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.
Cynthia McCoy Hanley
April 22, 2017
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.
Bruce Baker
April 22, 2017
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.
April 22, 2017
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
Joey O'Regan
April 22, 2017
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
Glenn Nicholls
April 22, 2017
Rest in peace Craig. My condolences to your family.
Marion McConnel;l
April 22, 2017
Sorry for your lose Craig loved animals and ,especially horses he was the horse whisper in my mind.
Marion
Liz Kania
April 22, 2017
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.
April 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss he was a great guy
April 22, 2017
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
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