Francis Patrick CROTTY

CROTTY, Francis Patrick (Frank). Aged 78 years. Reluctantly but peacefully at home on Sunday December 18, 2016. Devoted husband of Julia (Tig) for 53 years. Beloved brother of Margaret and Peter; loving father of Philip, Peter, Martin, David and Kate; cherished Grandpa to Tom, Ella, Catherine, Rachel, Benjamin, Katie, Fraser, Archie and Max. A joy to his many nieces and nephews, a great friend to his mates and well tolerated by his in- laws, Frank was a community minded man with a big heart and a huge laugh. He will be missed by many. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Catholic Church, Greenmeadows, on Friday December 30, 2016 at 11am, followed by a private cremation. Note: For this community, this will be the Mass for the day. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Leukaemia Foundation would be appreciated and can be made at the service or via www.leukaemia.org.nz.