BORN
1940
DIED
2017
Rona Craig Obituary
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Ken Crooks
July 10, 2017
Dear Toby and family, Peggy Collingwood Crooks and husband Ken extend our deepest sympathy in your loss. We warmly remember the wonderful welcome that you and Rona extended to the Conrad gang several years ago when we visited Cape May and your home.
Stan Sperlak
July 7, 2017
Dear Toby, Mike, Dave, Betsy, and all of the extended family.
I count myself amongst the very many whose life was touched, nurtured and made better by knowing this fine human. The smile and welcoming that she gave each and every time you would see her was so honest and caring and made you feel so special.
I didn't know it at the time but when she asked me to consider helping with the gardens at the Washington Inn, that it would be the defining catalyst to the beginning of my career, and that same supportive person pushed me to show my art work there years later. Both those times I was just a beginner, but she treated everyone as accomplished and encouraged and acknowledged those around her as a giant extended family.
My heart is hurting for all of you and I want you to know how much she and your family have meant to mine. She is already missed.
Sandra Wisner
July 6, 2017
Dearest Betsy and Toby,
My sympathies are with you. Although I did not spend much time with Rona, I do remember her sincere smile and kindness. It is so obvious how much she was loved when you see the sadness of those that knew her. What a beautiful life she led with so many accomplishments and love around her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in these sad days.
Love,
Sandy Wisner
MARK ALLEN
July 6, 2017
One of the sweetest and kindest, not to mention generous people I have ever known. She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
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July 6, 2017
I was so sad to hear of Rona's illness and then her passing. She was an incredibly gracious hostess to our college and Toby's high school groups when we visited Cape May. She made our visits truly memorable. She had a gift of making each of us know without a doubt that we were very special to her.
My heartfelt sympathy to Toby, to the entire family and to the Cape May community.
Rona was loved and will be missed by so many.
Anne (Simmons) Sewell
John & Michelle Henry
July 5, 2017
Toby, Mike, Dave, and Betsy:
We are sorry to hear about Rona. She was a great example for how to live life fully and will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 5, 2017
Toby, Betsy and family.
Candace and I visited Toby and Rona in summer of 2014. I sell grapes to them for the winery. They treated us like royalty, far beyond what anyone could imagine. Rona was especially gracious sharing her home and family stories. We still have the fondest memories. Betsy, you have the best parents. In life sometimes we are blessed to be in the company of people like Rona and Toby. They make the world a better place. Peace and love, Kent and Candace Waliser
Shawn and Michele (Chiumento) Waters
July 5, 2017
Dear Toby, Betsy, Dave and Mike
I am so sorry for the loss of Rona. She was a most wonderful person that brought life and light wherever she was. I am so honored to have met her and shared her light. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Do not be sad, celebrate her wonderful life and memories.
Much Love
Marge Dickinson
July 5, 2017
I am blessed to have Rona as a "sister-in-law" for the past twelve years. She welcomed me into the family with such warmth, and became a true friend. Her hospitality and love made it a joy to visit her and Toby and their family in Cape May as often as we could. We will miss her and look forward to being with her again in God's Kingdom.
Dave & Dee Masterson
July 4, 2017
Toby, Michael, Betsy and David, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and comfort you all with the many fond memories created as a loving family. The Craig family has touched the hearts and lives of many in our community. We are all thinking of you during these difficult times and pray you are comforted by our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Erickson
July 4, 2017
I know Rona will be missed by her family and many others, but my old friend Toby will miss her most. She was a delightful person. God bless her family.
Bob and Gail Branc
July 4, 2017
Our heart felt sympathy to the Craig family. We are so pained to hear of this deep loss.
Pat ,Naomi Dawn,June Ford
July 3, 2017
An Incredible woman as most know that ever met her. I was fortunate enough to have worked for the Craig family for 13 years and can honestly say that not once over that time span was I ever not greeted by Rona with a big smile and a sincere,polite Hello.It was an honor to have known her. My deepest Condolences from Patrick Ford and my family to David,Michael,Betsy and all the grandchildren. She will be missed and never forgotten!
Nancy Basile
July 3, 2017
Rona was an amazing woman that I am so blessed to have met.
Scott Rendle
July 3, 2017
Condolences to the whole Craig Family, as a close childhood friend of Michael , I experienced a kind and sweet woman who welcomed me in her home and for week visits down to Cape May and treated me as one of the the family
Lou Nicoletti
July 3, 2017
Mr. Craig,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lou Nicoletti
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