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Kay and Emma lived in a house that they moved from Tweedside to the family farm, next to his father's home. Kay operated a garage from 1924-1960. During that time he had contracts with Esso, McColl-Frontenac, Texaco and Fina for gas, and from 1946-1960 he operated a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership. He was responsible for organizing the Harvey volunteer fire department and served as chief from 1947-1977. After selling his garage business he worked as an electrician and did small motor repair and welding. He was an elder in St. Andrews United Church.

Kay and Emma had four children: Avens, Murray, Raymond and Neill. Avens and Neill had polio in 1941.

1924 -- Realizing the need for up-to-date service for motorists in the district, T. Kay Craig established a garage about four miles from Harvey Station. Beginning with a small trade, Mr Craig's business has increased steadily. Today he has a large trade and operates a repair shop that is equipped with the most modern appliances.

Of special interest is the fact that Mr Craig's garage is situated on the plot of land drawn by his grandfather in 1837. Three generations of the family have lived and worked on this same land.

The funeral of T. Kay Craig was held at St. Andrew's United Church. Rev. K. Ruth Stuart officiated, with the eulogy being delivered by Dr. Bill Randall, a former minister.

He was born in Harvey Station 93 years ago and was the oldest son of John T. and Janet (McGowan) Craig. He was survived by three sons, Avens and his wife Helen, Fredericton; Raymond and his wife Lottie, Gloucester, Ont.; Neill and his wife Sylvia, Fredericton and daughter-in-law Helen, Riverview; four grandsons, six granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, one sister-in-law Eva Tracey and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother Willie, twin sister Janet, sisters Olive, Lila and Ella; son Murray and wives Emma Manzer and Marion Annesty Smith.

He had been active in the community of Harvey where he operated Craig's Garage for many years. He organized the Harvey Volunteer Fire Department and served as its Fire Chief for 30 years. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church and continued to serve as an honourary elder within its Session. He was one of the first members of the Harvey Road Runners GRS Radio Club.

At the close of the service, his fire chief's hat was presented to his grandson Dan Craig, who is presently a fireman with the Scarborough, Ont. fire department. Members of the Harvey Fire Department as well as others from the surrounding area attended as a group and formed a guard of honour.

The pallbearers were Orlie MacLean, Bernie McCann, Don Weeks, Roy Little, Edgar Dorcas and Earle Patterson. Interment will take place in the family plot in the Harvey Community Cemetery in the spring.

He first married Emma May Manzer, daughter of Willoughby Avens Manzer & Harriet "Hattie" Hay, 20 Jun 1928 in Harvey Station, N.B. Born 16 Dec 1899 in Marysville. Died 30 Jun 1965 in Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

Emma worked in the Cotton Mill in Marysville and also for Esther Paynter in Fredericton as a decorator of ladies hats prior to her marriage.

Emma died 30 Jun 1965, age 65 yr 6 mo 14 days, at Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton.

CRAIG: At Victoria Public Hospital, Wednesday, June 30, Mrs Emma Mae Craig, age 65 years, wife of T. Kay Craig, Harvey Station, NB. Survived by her husband, four sons, seven grandchildren, four sisters, three brothers, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday, July 2, from St. Andrews United Church, Harvey Station. Rev. William Randall officiated with interment in Harvey Community Cemetery.

He second married Marion Ellen Annesty, 23 Sep 1967. Born 27 Aug 1902/1903 in North Sydney, NS. Died 28 Nov 1974 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

Died 28 Nov 1974, age 71 yr., at Harvey Community Hospital. Born North Sydney, NS, father - Henry Alexander Annesty; mother - Mary Evans, Fortune Bay, Nfld.

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Thomas "Kay" Craig. Son of John Thompson Craig (link to Thompson family pages) & Janet "Jennie" McGowan. Born 23 Aug 1897 in Harvey. Died 15 Feb 1991 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Kay and Emma lived in a house that they moved from Tweedside to the family farm, next to his father's home. Kay operated a garage from 1924-1960. During that time he had contracts with Esso, McColl-Frontenac, Texaco and Fina for gas, and from 1946-1960 he operated a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership. He was responsible for organizing the Harvey volunteer fire department and served as chief from 1947-1977. After selling his garage business he worked as an electrician and did small motor repair and welding. He was an elder in St. Andrews United Church. Kay and Emma had four children: Avens, Murray, Raymond and Neill. Avens and Neill had polio in 1941. Excerpt from newspaper item 15 Jul 1937 (Businesses in Harvey): Craig's Garage 1924 -- Realizing the need for up-to-date service for motorists in the district, T. Kay Craig established a garage about four miles from Harvey Station. Beginning with a small trade, Mr Craig's business has increased steadily. Today he has a large trade and operates a repair shop that is equipped with the most modern appliances. Of special interest is the fact that Mr Craig's garage is situated on the plot of land drawn by his grandfather in 1837. Three generations of the family have lived and worked on this same land. From The Daily Gleaner, 6 Mar 1991: T. Kay Craig The funeral of T. Kay Craig was held at St. Andrew's United Church. Rev. K. Ruth Stuart officiated, with the eulogy being delivered by Dr. Bill Randall, a former minister. He was born in Harvey Station 93 years ago and was the oldest son of John T. and Janet (McGowan) Craig. He was survived by three sons, Avens and his wife Helen, Fredericton; Raymond and his wife Lottie, Gloucester, Ont.; Neill and his wife Sylvia, Fredericton and daughter-in-law Helen, Riverview; four grandsons, six granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, one sister-in-law Eva Tracey and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Willie, twin sister Janet, sisters Olive, Lila and Ella; son Murray and wives Emma Manzer and Marion Annesty Smith. He had been active in the community of Harvey where he operated Craig's Garage for many years. He organized the Harvey Volunteer Fire Department and served as its Fire Chief for 30 years. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church and continued to serve as an honourary elder within its Session. He was one of the first members of the Harvey Road Runners GRS Radio Club. At the close of the service, his fire chief's hat was presented to his grandson Dan Craig, who is presently a fireman with the Scarborough, Ont. fire department. Members of the Harvey Fire Department as well as others from the surrounding area attended as a group and formed a guard of honour. The pallbearers were Orlie MacLean, Bernie McCann, Don Weeks, Roy Little, Edgar Dorcas and Earle Patterson. Interment will take place in the family plot in the Harvey Community Cemetery in the spring. He first married Emma May Manzer, daughter of Willoughby Avens Manzer & Harriet "Hattie" Hay, 20 Jun 1928 in Harvey Station, N.B. Born 16 Dec 1899 in Marysville. Died 30 Jun 1965 in Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Emma worked in the Cotton Mill in Marysville and also for Esther Paynter in Fredericton as a decorator of ladies hats prior to her marriage. Emma died 30 Jun 1965, age 65 yr 6 mo 14 days, at Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton. From The Daily Gleaner, 5 Jul 1965: CRAIG: At Victoria Public Hospital, Wednesday, June 30, Mrs Emma Mae Craig, age 65 years, wife of T. Kay Craig, Harvey Station, NB. Survived by her husband, four sons, seven grandchildren, four sisters, three brothers, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday, July 2, from St. Andrews United Church, Harvey Station. Rev. William Randall officiated with interment in Harvey Community Cemetery. They had the following children: 606 i. Avens John Manzer Craig 607 ii. Murray Thomas Craig 608 iii. Raymond Stuart Craig 609 iv. Neill William Craig He second married Marion Ellen Annesty, 23 Sep 1967. Born 27 Aug 1902/1903 in North Sydney, NS. Died 28 Nov 1974 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Died 28 Nov 1974, age 71 yr., at Harvey Community Hospital. Born North Sydney, NS, father - Henry Alexander Annesty; mother - Mary Evans, Fortune Bay, Nfld. 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