BORN

1966

DIED

2020

Craig JOHNSTON Obituary

JOHNSTON, Craig:
24.8.1966 – 19.3.2020
Owner of Hire a Hubby (Stoke), formerly of Glasgow, Scotland. Suddenly as a result of a tragic accident, aged 53 years. Loving partner of Ruth McAlpine, and Dad to Jamie. A loving brother to Lyn (Glasgow) and respected by many friends, colleagues and clients. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Messages and cards to Simplicity Funerals, PO Box 7103, Nelson 7042. A private family service is to be held this week. A celebration of Craig's life will be held at a later date when everyone can come together.

Published by Nelson Mail on Mar. 22, 2020.

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So sad to hear about Craig . A very special man who was always so helpful and went over and above his hire a hubby role working at my property and for IHC over the years. Love and peace to Craig's family

Susan Booth

August 19, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. Craig did some work for us a few years ago and always continued to wave when he passed in his van. A fellow Scott and truly lovely man. Our thoughts are with you.

Donna and Neil Connell

April 6, 2020

Sincere condolences to Craig's family, and very sorry to hear of your loss. Craig did lots of work for our company, always with a smile and bright personality. Craig was a very skilled worker and nothing was ever a problem for him to fix. He will be missed. Sheryl

April 2, 2020

Craig was doing a great job at our place in Bronte.
So friendly and reliable.
Hans and Maria

March 31, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to Craig's partner, son and family on your tragic loss. Craig was a delight to deal with and his bubbly persona will be sadly missed around our office. Rest in Peace Craig
Regards, Raewyn & staff at Nelson Forests Ltd, Richmond.

Raewyn Brown

March 31, 2020

Craig worked with us on several occasions throughout the years; as a fellow Scot, we enjoyed his banter and also his professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. Shocked and saddened to hear this news. Deepest sympathy to his family, and his lovely son.

Neil & Lucy Henderson

March 31, 2020

A great guy, who made us smile every time he came in. We will miss seeing you around Craig. Our thoughts are with his family.

Garden centre girls Bunnings

March 31, 2020

So sorry to hear about Craig, I worked with both Craig and his son though the companies I have and do work for. He was a lovely person and such a sad loss for our local community! Deepest sympathies to the family.
Angela V

Angela Valentine

March 31, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to Craig's partner Ruth, son Jamie and sister Lyn on their tragic loss.
A great guy with a delightful accent who did a number of jobs for us over the years. Always to a high standard, with great skill, and a relaxed and friendly manner.
Rest In Peace Craig.

Bill & June Mannix

March 27, 2020

Deepest sympathy to Craigs partner & family on their tragic loss. We have been clients of Craigs for several years - he has done several home renovation jobs for us & we were so impressed with his work - Craig will be sadly missed.
Helen & Ron Bennett

Grandparent

March 26, 2020

Please accept my very deepest sympathy. Craig had such a high standard of work, and a very happy manner. I know he will be very sadly missed.
Helen Hay, ex Nelson.

March 25, 2020

So very sad to hear this news. Craig did a several jobs for us and was always our first port of call. He was always easy to approach and went above beyond to accommodate. A friendly honest hardworking human who will be sadly missed.
Condolences to his family at this sad time.

Bronwyn & Jason May

March 25, 2020

Craig was known to me as Hire a Hobbit after his first phone call and broad and gorgeous accent was misinterpreted by me. He did a few big jobs for us and I always enjoyed his easy friendly manner, his humour and his level of skill. I was very sad to hear of his death. My thoughts are with his family

Nan Ward

March 24, 2020

Ruth iam so sorry to hear of the passing of Craig my thoughts r with u and Jamie try and be strong

March 24, 2020

Mark and I were so sorry to hear about Craig. He was such a lovely man and we had so many laughs with him and you in the Kames Hotel. You and Jamie did him proud today and it was a privilege to be able to attend his funeral remotely. You, Jamie and Lyn are in our thoughts. Take Care.
Lots of Liverpool Luv
Mark & Pauline xxx
Don't cry because he has gone. Smile because he was here ❤

Pauline Haslam

March 24, 2020

Ruth, my heartfelt condolences go out to you right now at your deep pain and loss. I believe I met Craig once up at Dad's but it is always you I have seen. I am thinking of you and I will be praying for you. My deepest sympathy, Jayne

Jayne Ayers

March 23, 2020

Craig did quite a lot of renovations on my home and I always enjoyed consulting with him. He was such a good man to work with and always talked so fondly of his family. My sympathy to you all as you live through this difficult period and may time grant you peace.

Lesley Johnstone

March 23, 2020

Our thoughts are with you all. Craig was our "hubby" on many occasions, a really nice man.

Topp

March 23, 2020

Thinking of you Ruth and Jamie at this tragic time. He was such a good man. Kindest Di Connolly

March 23, 2020

So Sad, thinking of you all

Mary Stewart,4/13 Muritai St Tahunanui

March 23, 2020

To the family of Craig. We were one of his clients and very pleased with the work he did for us. Our condolences to you all. So shocked to read of his passing. A man of many talents and a great craftsman. Will be sadly missed.

Brian & Anna Cole

March 23, 2020

My deepest condolences to Craig's partner and family in the loss of such a lovely person . Craig was a treasure to me while renovating always obliging , helpful and available . So sad to hear of his passing . May he rest in well deserved peace .

Rene C

March 23, 2020

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