Remembering Dr. Michael K. Craddock (1936–2015)

We are saddened by the recent news that our friend and colleague, Michael Craddock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11th at St. John Hospice at UBC. Michael joined the UBC faculty in 1964 as a leading expert in accelerator physics. He was deeply involved with the building and operation of the TRIUMF facility, and served as the Head of the Accelerator Research Division for 13 years among other roles.

"During a career that spans five indefatigable decades, Michael has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the field of high-energy particle physics and notably in particle accelerator design and construction, and has been instrumental in fostering new generations of accelerator physicists in Canada and abroad. A testament to this and his outstanding character, before he passed, he made a very thoughtful and far-reaching gift to TRIUMF to establish the Michael Craddock Fund for Accelerator students at TRIUMF." Read more on the TRIUMF website.

As an Emeritus Professor since 2001, Michael remained active in his field throughout the subsequent years, including work on the Large Hadron Collider and novel new accelerator designs. He was a fascinating source of knowledge and stories about the very exciting era of our department as TRIUMF was formed and operated, as well as being a valued colleague and teacher. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends a this time. 

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations could be sent to either St. John Hospice, or the Pancreas Centre BC through either the BC Cancer Foundation or the VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation.