Obituary of Ronald Wilson Craig

Ronald Wilson Craig passed away with family by his side at Jessica’s House, Exeter on April 18, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Marlene Craig (nee Annett) and his four children: Gord (Kendra), Karrie (Chop) Ben (Patricia) and Justin (Nikki). Proud Grandpa of Carlene, James, Nova, Colten, Wyatt and Paisley. Dear brother of Linda Dronyk (Bill) and brother-in-law of Linda Forman (Randy), Warren Annett (Terri), Lee Annett (Tracey), Special nephew of Mavis Monteith and remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Grace Craig, parents- in-law Lloyd and Norma Annett, brother-in-law Valley and nephew Benjamin Dronyk.  

Ron worked hard as a truck driver. Hauling livestock, trusses and money for Brinks Canada. Dad loved a good auction. Ron was the proud owner of Nissouri Country Firearms. Ron taught hunting enthusiasts the Hunting and Firearms Education Courses.

An Open House Celebration of Life will be held at the ST. MARYS LEGION, 66 Church St. N. St. Marys, on Monday April 28, 2025  from 1 – 4 pm with Words of Remembrance at 2 pm. The family asks that those in attendance wear Toronto Blue Jays apparel or your favourite Baseball team jersey. A private family interment will take place in St. Marys Cemetery at a later date.

Click here to view a video of the Words of Remebrance.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Jessica’s House Hospice in Exeter would be greatly appreciated.