Craig Douglas CHENEY

CHENEY: Craig Douglas, 82 formerly of North Head Grand Manan Island passed away at the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, NB on Monday September 15, 2008 after a short illness. Born on White Head Island he was the son of the late Almon and Maggie (Titus) Cheney. Craig grew up with the sea in his blood, sailing as a boy with his father on his three masted working schooner, the “Alta C”. As a young man, Craig and his partner, Rolf Cronk, operated a freight business with the “Snow Maiden” then the “Pride of Fundy”. He joined the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in 1964 as the Captain of the Fisheries Patrol Boat “Cumella” retiring in 1989 after twenty-five years of service. He was an avid hunter, gardner, and cook, and enjoyed his backyard “smokehouse” from which many delicacies were lovingly produced … salmon, haddock, bacon, pork chops, and hams. Craig was a devout Anglican serving for many years as Warden and Vestry Member of Church of the Ascension in North Head. He was also a member of the Mananook Lodge #38 A&FM. Craig is survived by his daughter Ms. Martha Cheney of Saint John, his three sons Mr. Kirk (Holly) Cheney of North Head, LCdr. Jason (Adrianne) Cheney of Fall River, NS, Rev. Bruce (Roxie) Cheney of Brown’s Flat, NB. One sister Mrs. Madeline Gibson of Fredericton, NB, one brother Mr. Beverley (Linda) Cheney of Red Lake, ON, ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Muriel (Lakeman) Cheney in 2002, and one son Beverly.

Visiting hours will be held at Ells Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held from the Church of the Ascension in North Head on Thursday September 18, 2008 at 1 pm with Rev. Captain Dana Dean officiating. Interment will follow in the North Head Community Cemetery. Craig’s family has requested donations may be made to the Church of the Ascension or the Grand Manan Boys and Girls Club. Funeral arrangements are in the care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2.