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Since 1998, the Sothern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum has been the place to discuss local radio issues and to post news items of interest to the radio and television community.
On Monday night, September 7th. 2010 at 9:05pm EST, long-time sowny moderator Craig M. Smith passed away peacefully. Peter and Elaine, Craig's lifelong friends were by his side when he passed.
Craig was 54.
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september 08, 2010 05:34pm
So many questions...
... and good ones.
Craig's personal pages are being looked after. They will not vanish into thin air.
A server has been offered up in the event Sowny.ca needs it. A meeting with moderator Robert Edds is being planned. So the future of the site will be solid.
Several people have asked if we could do a Sowny Show on the topic of Craig and the board to raise or answer questions, or simply comment. Yes.
Some folks can not make it to the funeral for various reasons. The first person to understand this, would have been Craig, so not to worry. You will be there in spirit without question.
september 07, 2010 09:07pm
From David Marsden
I am so sorry to hear that Craig didn't make it out of his serious illness. Craig would often visit The Marsbar Theater Chatroom and was a digital friend to many there. In particular the rooms moderator Marilyn Hamilton. I know many there will miss his visits. This past Sunday night I let my listeners know of Craig's illness. There was such a feeling of caring flooding in through both the Chatroom and the e-mail.
Craig also came to my birthday party last year. It was such a pleasure to see him again and spend a few moments chatting. I'm thrilled now by that memory. Craig was such a positive man regarding so many things.
Please pass along my thoughts about Craig and his wonderful contributions to the thing he loved. Radio.
september 07, 2010 02:20pm
Funeral Service
The funeral service for Craig Smith will be at 11am, Saturday, Sept. 11 at Paul O'Connor Funeral Home.
Viewing will be on Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9pm.
The funeral home is located at 1939 Lawrence Ave. E.
This is between Victoria Park an Warden Avenue. Tel: 416-751-7890
september 07, 2010 08:53am
Craig Smith passes
Last night at 9:05 pm our dear friend Craig Smith passed away peacefully.
We've held off on the news until now to allow communication with his relatives in off-continent.
Arrangements for the service for Craig will be made in the next day or so, details of which will be posted here.
Craig's life-long friends were with him last night. Craig was 54
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september 05, 2010 05:56pm
Sunday evening
Craig's room is full of flowers, cards, and large amounts of sunlight coming through the window beside his bed.
He doesn't seem aware of the presence of guests, Eyes closed. While there he seemed to be in slight discomfort. A nurse was called in. She turned down the upper part of the bed which was tilted to about a 30 degree angle. Laying horizontal, Craig calmed right down. He was then relaxed.
He's lost weight, but looks peaceful, though color indicates he's been through a lot. He was resting quietly by the end of today's visit.
september 05, 2010 06:57am
Weekend update
Poster bobnoxious visited Craig for a few hours. Craig was sleeping, relaxed, but non-responsive. Not awake at all.
Craig has been sleepy for some time now, even when he was at home. But we know he's comfortable. The last phone call was pretty much a one-way conversation, as Craig was very tired. Another update will come later today after a visit to the hospital.
september 03, 2010 10:26pm
end of the week
Craig had visitors today. Not much of a reaction.
He had nourishment. Not much of a reaction.
Telephone calls. Very little dialogue.
However.
E-mails read to him got his attention. One in particular ;-) brought a big grin to his face. Thanks to ALL for the good wishes and thoughts.
september 03, 2010 12:05am
This page
First off thanks to Tim Sykes for providing the photo of Craig. It was taken during during a meeting in Waterloo.
There was a report somewhere that Craig was suffering clinical depression. Not true, although judging from discussions on the board perhaps many folks are depressed about one thing or another so this isn't surprising.
But it is true, Craig is not doing well.
Almost daily updates on Craig's progress are called in from his close, personal friend Peter Leigh who will be looking after Craig's personal affairs. Information he feels should be passed along to Sowny.ca readers will appear here on a regular or semi-regular basis.
E-mail addressed directly to Craig will not be answered.
However mail will be read to Craig, if directed to the hospital at: https://www.southlakeregional.org/patientemail.html
Craig is in good hands in the hospital. He has a good-sized "support group" trying to keep his spirits up, and we know he appreciated all the kind thoughts sent to the hospital from Sowny.ca readers.
Thanks to John Derringer and others for their official thoughts.
Craig could do a turn-around, re-gain strength, walk and possibly get back on the transplant list.
But as of this week, he's off the list, being too weak to proceed.
september 02, 2010 09:06pm
Periodic Updates
Please check here for periodic updates on the condition of our moderator Craig Smith.
