With deep sorrow the family of Corporal Craig Pye announce his sudden and unexpected death at RCMP Depot in Regina, on Wednesday, September 15, 2004. Left to cope with this great loss is his loving and devoted wife Michelle and two darlng daughters Mikayla and MacKenzie, his mother Patricia Pye, his sister Renee Pye (Fred Martin) and her children Dylan and Elliott Dingwell, Halifax, NS, brother Todd (Katherine) and their children Ashley, Eric and Kelsey, Chipman, NB, sister, Odette Merchant (Alan) and their children Adelaide and Juliet, Halifax, NS, father-in-law and mother-in-law Martin and Lucy Caines, Port au Choix, sister-in-law Collett Caines (Jamie Rumbolt) and her son Stacy, Port au Choix, brothers-in-law Marty Caines (Wanda Tatchell and her sons Jeremy and Kaleb), Port au Choix, Steven, Fredericton, NB, and a large circle of relatives, friends and his \best bud\ Dazzle. Predeceased by his father Eric Pye and infant brother Duane Mark Pye. Craig was currently serving his 15th year with The Royal Canadian Mounted Police having done postings in Sussex, NB, Ferryland, NL, Rocky Harbour, NL, and was recently transferred to St. John's, NL. He was a member of the RCMP Tactical Troop and as a result of this position he was involved in the controversial demonstrations in Quebec, the unrest in Labrador as well as the two G8 Summits. In his role as a Peace Officer his other duties included security for the Queen and former Prime Minister Jean Chretien's diplomatic visits to the Province of Newfoundland. Through the course of his career he was promoted to the rank of Corporal taking up command in the Roddickton Detachment. Recently transferred as the Corporal to Canadian Police Information Retrieval Scetion (CPIC). Through the course of his career Craig was an avid supporter of sports involving members of the RCMP and the community in which he served. He promoted a positive, professional and caring impression of the Force in dealing with community activities. His friendships made will be long-lasting. Craig had a free spirit and a true enthusiasm for winter and for hockey, golf, wrestling and late night television. Craig will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, compassion, loyal comradeship ans his love and devotion as a husband, father, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 21st, 2004 at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Park Drive, officiated by Rev. Gordon Druggett. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Autism Society of Canada(Box 22017, 1670 Heron Rd. Ottawa, Ont. K1V-0C0), and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.