Life Legacy
ELLIS, Craig James (July 16, 1946 – March 17, 2019) – Peacefully at Greater Niagara General Hospital at the age of 72. Beloved husband to Heather (nee Ross), father to Cameron (Natasha), and grand-dad to Layton. Son to the late Jean (nee Fyfe) and Walter Ellis. Brother to Stuart (Monica) and Deborah. Uncle to Lauryn and Kate. Noble in mind, brave in heart, and steadfast in his morals; Craig’s life contained multitudes. As a lover of nature he enjoyed capturing the grace and splendor of the world through photography. He reveled in giving back to the world’s beauty by cultivating his family’s garden wherever they lived (even on extremely hot days and against the better judgment of his wife!). As a traveler, Craig loved vacationing in the Florida Keys — hooking hammerheads — as well as cruising out to PEI to play in the red dirt and down a few mussels and lobbies. As a man of sport, he was passionate about playing tennis, rooting on the Jays and Leafs, and unabashedly “chewing out” both when earned, without reservation! He was a devoted Officer and Detective with Toronto Police Services for 34 years and thereafter as a private investigator with MKD. He will be sorely missed by his friends and colleagues. A wonderful role-model, Dad is remembered by his son for making fatherhood seem counter-intuitively effortless. (“You inspire me to be the best father I can be for Layton. I will be fortunate to reach a single step of the tower you built inside me.”) Craig basked in the joy of childhood nostalgia building utopia through his N-scale model trains (conductor hat and all!). As a child of his time, he indulged in soulful music, Hollywood classics, and the simplicity of a game of 9-Ball with a good rum-and-coke in hand. There are more things in Heaven and Earth than are dreamt of in all your philosophy. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com
Shine on you crazy diamond. We love you.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Craig James Ellis July 16 1946
March 17 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Toronto, Province: Ontario