Colin “Tom” T. Craig

He was born April 4, 1944 in New York City, the son of the late Peter M. and May Tarpey Craig.

Tom had been a Professor with the English Department at SUNY Fredonia for twenty-one years prior to his retirement in September. He had previously been an accountant and bookkeeper for several car dealerships in Ohio. His early work experience was as an usher at Shea’s Theater in Jamestown and as an usher and Assistant Manager at Dipson’s Palace Theater in Jamestown. He also worked as an Assistant Manager and Manager at the Cinema I and II Theaters in Ohio. His early love of the theater continued throughout his life. He enjoyed trips to New York City for theater productions and as an adjunct professor at SUNY Fredonia he delighted in sharing his love of theater and movies with his Drama and Film students. Tom also taught Composition classes at SUNY Fredonia.

He was a member of the NEA (National Education Association), the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, and a former attendee of Saint Peter and Paul RC Church in Jamestown.

Tom enjoyed rooting for his beloved Cleveland Browns, as well as readin, gardening, listening to music and attending movies and theater productions. He loved animals and enjoyed the companionship of his two dogs and five cats.

He is survived by his wife; Jane M. Wilcock Craig, whom he married September 2nd, 2000 in St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mayville, two daughters; Diane (Ray “Butch”) Anderson of Mayville, Jennifer McConnell of Mayville, four grandchildren; Erik and Alexa Anderson, Sean and Liam McConnell, one sister in law; Phyllis Craig, five nephews; Steve and Scott Craig and Bob, Jack and Tom Delaney, two nieces; Debra Craig and Margaret Gillen, and several great nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; Peter Craig, a sister; Margaret Delaney, and a nephew; Michael Delaney.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society (2825 Strunk Rd, Jamestown, NY, the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue (7540 N Gale St, Westfield, NY), the Westfield Stray Cat Rescue (59 E. Main St, Westfield, NY 14787) or the Fredonia College Foundation for the Rockefeller Arts Center (280 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY 14063).

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