My heartfelt condolences to the Vemb family Craig is  truly missed by all who knew him and loved him 
I had many memories of our jr high school days continue to rest easy Brother my prayers of comfort to the family  in this difficult time,
Blessings!

Happen to stumble across the obit of  Craig on Facebook and did know of his passing. Our sincerest condolences to Craig’s family. I remember fond memories of Craig and his brothers at the Police Boys Club. I also spoke with  Craig often in the Whites Lake area in past couple of years. I enjoyed Craig and other members of his family a lot and have nothing but good things to say about each one of them. Rest In Peace my friend,will miss you.



Craig leaves behind a beautifully wonderful family Ricky, Rhonda, Laila, and Charles and all family mentioned prior. As well before him a wonderful man his Dad and his surviving Mom Jean. In the formative years it was my first fishing expedition in Curly's boat  on the Bedford Basin, my Dad, Gordon had a giant lure and a test line sized right for a large sea-going Tuna or best.  At the instant it was drop into the water a struggle ensued this was not a fish that I was anticipating,  this thing took the giant lure and snapped the line. Many years past I told this fabled story "the one that got away". Only just recently, and after speaking with Craig and scuba diving invite, he mentioned the blue fin sharks are like pussy cats pay them no mind. That's when the riddle was solved it was a shark that took our lure and line, so aggressively of course!
Craig had a non-relentless advocacy and determination for Africvilleans rights and land's claim.  That only has recently reached a milestone achievement just days after his passing. That Craig himself would see fruition of his unending toll and due-diligence, how this brings an unwavering pain of sorrow. Thank-you, Craig for the gift of dedication and loyalty and love. In God's house your loyalty is obviously needed more at this time. 

George and Marcy extend our deepest sympathy to the Vemb Family.  Great neighbor and dear friend over the years.  Craig, Thanks for all your help with our pond construction ideas and all the other little projects we dared to venture.  Rest well my friend.  Love Marcy Darville and George Grant 


My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Craig was a fun, kind and caring man who will be greatly missed. I have many fond memories of Craig from sitting on the bank all day fishing bass to scuba diving for lobster (mackerel). Always laughing and would give you whatever he could. He was a great man and will be missed by many. 

This Viking warrior would of been a king on his Viking  ( Norwegian ) side. 
Tell it like it is never backed down from anybody. 
And while he was in the fight of it still laughing and hitting. 
If he was your friend he would do anything for you. 
This brother grew up  with my family we considered him one of our brothers. 
He IS and always will be one of my heroes. 
He taught me how to Scuba Dive when I was 12-13 years of age. 
I won't say RIP because your life has just begun somewhere else and I shall see you again  my brother 

Picture of Craig  and I scuba diving one of the many times. 

Mrs. Vemb, Joyce and Family, 

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.  Craig was such a fun loving man who will be greatly missed. I have many fond memories growing up with the Vemb Family and many great memories shared with Craig and Joyce. He was a great man and my family shares in your loss. 
God bless each of you 🙏🏽  Fly high Craig 🕊 

I have only fond memories of being mentored by Curly, and always welcomed by Jean, from my youth.   I was fortunate to know this family then, and more recently to occasionally cross paths with Craig over the years and share a smile.

I am sorry to learn the sad news.  My sincere condolences to the entire family.  I will never forget the warmth I received there.

My heartfelt prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.  Condolences to you. 

Our very sincere condolences 
Time goes by so fast - 
so many great childhood memories 
God bless all of you at this very sad and difficult time 
Our hearts go out to you all 
Love from the Oulton family 🙏

My deepest condolences to the family. Craig was one of our north end brothers who will always be remembered as a solid friend and mentor.
I have always looked up to him and he will be forever remembered by myself and the old north end crew of the 80,s Thanks for the memories


Craig was a great friend to us for many years. I enjoyed my fishing trips with him and Joyce over the years, always a laugh and we can't forget the lobster deliveries. He taught us how to do our walkway in the back yard, he's was much better. He will be missed. He's in our 💕  forever. God Bless Joyce  Jean  his beautiful family during this difficult time. Much love Ricky and Effie

my deepest condolences to the Vemb family and may he rest with the angels 

Many memories from work, fishing, diving thanks Craig for always looking out for those of us that needed it. You I’ll be missed. My condolences to all the family .

Condolences to Mrs. Vemb, Joyce, Laila, and Rhonda and family, so sorry to learn of the passing of Craig may you all find peace and strength in the days ahead, may God comfort you daily remember God is as close as the mention of His Name, may God dry your tears daily sending hugs/kisses xo

Love Teena Adams - Soule'
Hamilton, Ontario



I’ll always remember Craig smiling, such a nice guy. He had so many stories of working with my brother who we lost in 2002. I too eventually got to work with Craig, during my training I got put in a brute with him “these are the money makers” he said, that’s always stuck with me. I always loved hearing him tell stories, I’m quiet and stay to myself but Craig definitely wasn’t, he was the life of the room and will be sadly missed. My condolences to friends and family. RIP Craig

I remember back 4 years ago when I was still in the bullpen for a finish job on a Saturday night finish and there was 40 of us there.The dispatcher asked Craig to pick one out of all of us and to my surprise he picked me to work with him on the mud boat.Since then whenever I work with him,he always gives me inspirational advice on everything.I will never forget the kindness he’s shown me and treated me like family.Rest in peace my friend and big brutha

I went to Richmond with Craig, funny I was just thinking about him yesterday. I was so grateful when came my school as I was bullied for a long time and he put an end to all that! Not sure why, but wouldn’t let anyone lay a hand in me and everyone knew it. Often thought of him over the years , always grateful.  Your not forgotten buddy...... 

I remember a time being at craigs. He had made big stash egg rolls he made . Omg they were so good. He also showed me his fish pond. Which was beautiful.  My condolences to family. So sorry for your loss. Craig was an is a great man. 

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I haven’t seen Craig for years but knew him since junior high school in Halifax. We also served in Navy in Esquimalt, BC in the early 80’s. I always remember Craig as an honest guy who defended anyone that was being bullied. God Bless!

My sincere condolences to Craig’s wife, daughters, Mrs Vemb, and all family members.

I know that this is a very difficult time for all of you.  May you find some comfort in knowing that others care.  Although Craig has passed his spirit and the memories of the person that he was will always remain.  God Bless you all, and grant you peace.  

Enid Symonds
Vancouver, BC

My heartfelt sincere sympathies and deepest condolences to the Vemb family on the passing of Craig. I remember our childhood memories growing up when my family lived on Water  street and the Vemb family lived on their houseboat . What fun times they were. Cherish Craig’s memories and let them live on . To his family and friends may you find peace . May God Bless and Comfort each and everyone. Rest in eternal Peace Craig 

Dearest Joyce, Katie, Chelsea and Tristen, 
Dave and I are very sorry for your loss.  To Craig’s mother and siblings, please accept our sincere condolences.  It is very trying to witness anyone, let alone someone you love, deal with a life threatening disease.  Craig was a young man.  We were very sorry to hear of his struggle with cancer.   We are so sorry for all you have lost in Craig….which is a lot!  Love Nan and Dave 

You were larger then life. You welcomed us into your life and we only met once. Joyce and girls, I send you my love and my heartfelt condolences. Craig, may you be at peace. You will be missed. 
All our love Darren and Patrick 

My condolences to all family members, I will always remember Craig as a strong family man, he loved you all with all his heart ❤️ He was also one of strong convictions, never to be swayed with the crowd! Did what he said, meant what he said, unapologetically! Peace be thine Craig , you are are in our hands of our saviour now🤲🏻

I’ll never forget how much fun I had going fishing on the weekends with Craig & Joyce.

Love y’a Craig

My heart is with you, Joyce and girls during this difficult time ❤️
I have many memories, but I will always picture Craig by the pond in the backyard

OBITUARY

Craig Maurice Vemb

May 14, 1959 – October 21, 2021

Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home

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