About Craig

Craig’s Cause is a research fund that was developed in memory of my father, Craig Schurman Condon, who passed away at the age of 63, 2 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My father was an exceptional man who was respected by all who knew him. He was my biggest supporter, cheerleader and best friend. He taught me the importance of never giving up, emphasizing that to overcome obstacles and challenges you need to believe in your ability to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and push ahead.

Dad was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and was raised in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Although his career took him to Ontario for a number of years, he remained a Nova Scotian at heart, eventually returning to Nova Scotia in 1987. He graduated from Electrical Engineering at UNB in 1965 and one year later he married my mother Donna Marie (Anderson) Condon. His career with Litton Systems Canada included many accomplishments, over 36 years, taking him both nationally and internationally. It was here that many lasting friendships were formed, which were of great value to him.

Dad’s family and friends will always remember him as an avid outdoor enthusiast whose passion for a healthy lifestyle included such activities as cycling and boating, which brought much joy into his life. His talents extended into creating beautiful pieces of woodwork and landscaping his property. Lastly, he will always be remembered as a passionate Honda owner!! If he did not make a Honda owner out of you, he tried to!! Foremost in Dad’s life were his family, daughter, Stefanie (me) and my husband Paul Condon-Oldreive and grandchildren Jessica and Lucas; extended family in New Glasgow and St. John.

This picture was taken after Dad crossed the finish line, on his first bicycle tour. This was the RONA MS Bike Tour which is a pledge-based fundraising event, supporting individuals living with MS. He had just turned 61 years of age and his passion for cycling was quickly developing. Crossing the finish line was a very "proud moment" in my fathers life, as one can tell by the smile on his face!! This smile and laugh will always be engrained in my memory.