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I took this one of Craig at the first Thames Valley meeting I attended. I found him to be a genuine guy and a great person to just sit down and have a chat with.



RIP buddy.

Sad news indeed

My last chat with Craig was at Le Mans. We were on the embankment at Tertre Rouge and he was watching the racing - beer in hand

Sad loss for the club but of course far more to his family and close friends. Thoughts are with them

Heard the sad news last Sunday and had been expecting this for a while.

I am glad to have known Craig. He was our (Thames Valley) RO for the last few years and did a great job with lots of enthusiasm. Gina and I used to really look forward to the monthly meets and the convivial atmosphere that Craig fostered. My fondest memories of Craig are from the 2011 Silverstone Classic watching the Group C cars circuiting in the dark with a huge grin on his face and also seeing the pleasure he got from driving his Porsche.

well today was Craig's funeral and he was given a worthy send off.

a 20 plus convoy of Porsches from Tipec and PCGB members followed the hearse to the church. including me in a 997, thanks for the loan Paul.
it was a lovely service full of stories related to his love of cars.


all messages from the forum were passed on and his wife Sheila thanked everyone for their kind words

Craig was laid to rest in this suitably customized coffin


rest in peace big man.

RIP Craig

A legend of a man... We met a handful of times last year when I bought my car, and Craig was the first forum person I met at the Novello, TV region meet. In fact the first meeting I went to, I hadn't bought my car at the time. Absolutely lovely guy. I knew he was ill and met once after being diagnosed... I've been busy away from Porsches and this site, but it still hits you.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends, his memory will live on in our hearts and minds.
I'll dedicate my next (rare) drive of the Porsche to you, my friend.
God bless you.

I'd like to add to few words to Jason's earlier post.

As Jason said, it was a lovely service and to be honest I found myself laughing in the church as the priest and
one of Craig's close friends/relatives read out the commendations. Although it was a sad moment it gave everyone
the chance to say their goodbyes and celebrate his life. In some ways it was Craig's last club meet and I think
he would have been happy with the turnout, not just because of all the lovely cars (944s, more 968s than I've ever
seen in one place, Boxters, a GT3, 964s, 993s, 996s and 997s), but because of how well everyone got on.

I know it was a funeral, but Craig loved his cars, so here are a few photos.









Craig's 968 is the one at the back and was their as he was laid to rest.



We're all the poorer without him, but we have the memories.

Anyone who would like to make a donation in Craig's memory to two deserving cancer charities can do so here

Unfortunately we were away last week when Craig's funeral took place.

I was absolutely gutted when I discovered that this was going to be the case and looked into options for flying back for the day but really ended up having to be sensible. I'm sure Craig would have thought I was a bit daft for considering this anyway! I said my goodbye's to him in person a little while back though and have some fantastic memories from the last few years!

Luckily my good friend Jason agreed to take my 997 to the funeral so I felt at least I was there in spirit. Hopefully Craig would have appreciated it and chuckled at the car being there complete with dirt! Thanks Jason, I know it can't have been easy taking someone elses P&J out for the day!

I did raise a glass at the time of the funeral to the old chap and had several glasses of Laphroaig Quarter Cask during the evening in his honour!

Good photos above, I believe the convoy was superb - I'd like to see more if anyone has them. I realise it's not de-rigeur to take photos at a funeral but given that it was a celebration of Craig's life and his interest in the cars I'm sure it could be considered acceptable to have a few more in the thread if there are any!

Love the wrap on the coffin, presumably complete with wood interior

Goodbye, Godspeed and Rest In Peace My Friend

Sorry I was unable to attend the funeral as well. It had been my intention to come up on my Harley. Craig always liked my bikes as can be seen by the photo kindly posted Jason of Craig on my old Heritage. I am sorry that in the end I wasn't able to get back up to Berkshire but I was pleased to see he was given a good send off. Thank you for the photos

I've only just read this thread as we've been away for a few weeks. Very sad news about Craig. I was only thinking about him the other week and wondering how he was getting on. Our thoughts are with his family. I remember the first time we met Craig and Shiela. They linked up with us at a Synn region Woty up the Lake District and being the super friendly guy Craig was he immediately gelled with all the group and we had a great weekend. Every time I met Craig he always had a big smile from ear to ear. He'll be sadly missed among the Porsche fraternity. Just can't believe he's gone.
RIP Craig.

I never knew Craig or had the pleasure to meet him, but I have just received the latest issue of All Torque and read the tribute to him.

The reason I am writing this post is that I have taken ownership of his Blue 968 after it was put up for sale on eBay a couple of weeks ago and collected it from his friend Ty @ Riviera Bodyworks in Reading last Saturday after a 320 mile journey by train from Gretna.

I hope to have the little jobs required done in the coming weeks and have the car out at a few shows this year.

RIP Craig

Nice to hear its found a good home! My copy hasn't arrived yet out posts been a nightmare lately.

All Torque arrived today and just read the terrible news.

I bought Helga, my 993 Targa, from Craig in a private sale some years back (photo below of him and Helga at his place helping to sweet talk my wife into the deal .. I had primed him before hand!) and kept in touch with him for a few years after, meeting at various events such as Poole Quay where we shared the odd beer or two. He was an absolutely delightful guy, he was always pleased to see Helga, and we always had a good laugh and joke. The last few months I have been away on business quite a bit and had no idea he was even ill.

If anyone reading this happens to be in contact with his family would they be kind enough to pass on mine and my wife's (Steve & Kye) sincerest condolences. I was only thinking a few days ok it would be good to see him again.... how very, very sad.